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Following dinner and a silent auction, learn about foster care, adoption, volunteer and parenting opportunties.

Bring unwrapped Christmas gifts or make a financial donation for the children.

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Lake Norman YMCA’s Evening at River Run

32 Rip Currents —

18 Captain’s Chair

Davidson’s Dwayne and Julie Mayton know how to deck the halls

Chuck McShane talks about his new Lake Norman book

21 Blair’s Bits

There’s nothing too big to take Dalton Edwards down

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Style

Star looks for the holidays

Holiday

40 Grapevine

Pantagonia and Tasmania get into the wine game

45 Thoughts from The Man Cave

Tips for guys on how to win the holiday gifting game

46 The Galley 29 Live on with Lynn and Purpose

Chart your dreams with intention

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48 Game On

Curling gets a new home

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A Peninsula kitchen designed to work

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Your guide to the holidays at Lake Norman

64 Lori’s Larks

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’m an only child, and my parents didn’t have a large extended family, so there were plenty of Christmases when it was just the three of us. Christmas Eve was always our big day — the day of our traditions.

Most Christmas Eve mornings, my dad would sneak out of the house (with or without me) to the jewelry store downtown to buy a present for my mother. He’d haggle with Mr. Ellis to get a good deal on whatever bauble he selected for her. During the evening, we’d dress for church in our Christmas finery and return home for a simplified holiday feast after the service.

When we finished dessert (almost always a red velvet cake), we opened presents.

Dad always waited until we were finished opening everything before he walked over to the tree and pulled out envelopes of money from its branches for my mother and I. Every year we acted surprised, even though we knew what was coming.

There’s nothing unusual about any of this, but then there was this one Christmas Eve. We were getting ready to go to church, and the power flicked off with a turkey breast in the oven. We thought it would flicker back on in a few minutes — no such luck.

We turned the oven off as a safety

FINDING TRADITIONS The holidays just might surprise you precaution, and being the good Methodists we are, went on to church. An hour or so later we returned home to a dark and chillier house. “Let’s go out to eat,” my mom suggested in her let’s-make-the-bestof-this voice, so we made the 25-minute trek into town. (I grew up in rural Cabarrus County so going to town was a big deal.) By 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve every restaurant was closed in Concord —every restaurant except Waffle House.

My dad, handsomely dressed in a coat and tie, and my mother and I wearing festive Christmas garb, walked into the smoky restaurant to find that it was packed with everyone from weary interstate travelers to loners who probably could tell some heartbreaking stories. We found a booth by the window and proceeded to have our Christmas Eve dinner.

I can’t remember what I ordered. I can’t remember the waitress’s name or what she looked like. I can’t even remember what my Christmas outfit looked like that year. All I can remember is how much fun we had celebrating Christmas Eve in an extremely different environment from our living room.

We haven’t been back to Waffle House since then, but we talk about that Christmas

Eve every year. It was anything but perfect, but somehow it was perfect for us that night.

My children will be 5 in February, so Christmas is beyond exciting in our household right now. We’ve been texting Santa since September, and they both started belting out Jingle Bells way before Thanksgiving. As for me, I’ve been thinking about starting traditions. Sure, The Tater Tots have their picture taken with Santa Claus every year, and we go to Breakfast with Santa at the Lake Norman YMCA, but we don’t have any Tate family traditions yet.

While trying to plan some family traditions for us, I’ve discovered that traditions are like nicknames, they just happen and for whatever reason they stick. I have no idea why my family opened presents on Christmas Eve as opposed to Christmas morning, I just know that’s what we did.

So in an effort not to stress myself out this holiday season, I’ve decided to let our holiday traditions find us. Who knows?

We just might end up eating Christmas Eve dinner at Waffle House.

Happy Holidays!

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

Davidson’s South Main Arts District offers something for everyone.

Davidson’s South Main Arts District

STREETWISE

A group of entrepreneurs reinvents the south side of town

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On weekday mornings you can usually find S.M. Barrette tinkering with lawnmowers in the garage at Archer’s Towing in Davidson.

The 81-year-old lives up Highway 115 past Davidson College, where he worked in the maintenance department until he retired. As he looks across the street at all the new places in town (Davidson Beverage Company, South Main Sweet Shop, Restaurant X, Seasons At The Lake and more), he remembers what the area used to be like.

“There used to be an ice factory there. There used to be a cotton gin and fertilizer plant,” he recalls as he keeps working on a push mower.

Archer’s Towing is the oldest business in what is now Davidson’s South Main Arts District. Established in 1955 by Clifford Archer, Archer’s Towing is one of the oldest towing businesses in America. A glance inside the office reveals dozens of framed photos

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of law enforcement officials Archer’s has helped over the years. (Archer’s tows for the Davidson, Cornelius and Huntersville police departments.) The business, now run by Frankie Archer (Clifford’s son), also has an impressive collection of model tow trucks, including Mater, a favorite from Disney’s Cars movies.

This slice of history fits in well with other businesses that are just beginning their story. Nancy and Vinnie DiGiorgio opened Campania in 2008. “Where we lived in New Jersey before moving here was near Princeton, and we often refer to Davidson as our little Princeton,” says Nancy. “But even more charming than the town and college [Davidson College] are the people and the wonderful community that we are a part of.”

Across the street beside Wooden Stone Gallery, a functional art gallery that took root in the neighborhood in 2004, is

Carrburritos, which opened in January 2013. Owners Doug and Edie Surratt were drawn to the South Main Arts District because of its sense of potential — plenty of parking, housing growth and walkability.

“We love the vibe of the area, residential and retail. The energy is ramping up,” says Edie, adding that Carrburritos will soon add a deck to enhance its outside dining experience.

“The restaurants and businesses support each other, and there is a sense of shared goals, primarily bringing more people to the area.”

Frank Schuster, who co-owns Seasons At The Lake (a home décor/holiday boutique) with Gary Skaggs, couldn’t agree more. “Everybody is putting an effort into cleaning this area up and making it a place to be,” he says. “It’s a good resurgence and a great variety of shopping and food.”

Whether you’re getting a slice of pizza at Fuel Pizza for lunch or topping off your day at Davidson Beverage Company with a craft beer (DBC has more than 300 to choose from), Davidson’s South Main Arts District is a great place to pass the time — as it changes with the times.

— Lori K. Tate, photography by Amy Ellis

In the Kitchen with Jill Dahan

Sarah Elizabeth Borst’s photography series titled 410 East Gaston depicts Diana Rogers, a Savannah performer.

A CURRENTS Photographer Wins Big

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Sarah Elizabeth Borst exhibits at the 2014 Lucie Awards

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Davidson’s Sarah Elizabeth Borst’s photography series titled 410 East Gaston won second place overall in the Portrait Sarah Elizabeth Borst Category of the International Photography Awards Annual Competition in August. The judges also selected Borst and her series to be considered for the Deeper Perspective Photographer of the Year Award at the 2014 Lucie Awards held at Carnegie Hall in New York City last month.

Borst, a senior at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Georgia frequently shoots for CURRENTS when she’s in the Lake Norman area. Although she did not win in the Deeper Perspective category, she was one of six international finalists out of 27,000 entries from all over the world.

Her documentary series, 410 East

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Gaston, focused on her friend and Savannah performer Diana Rogers.

“I documented her [Diana] over the course of three months in her Victorian mansion over jalapenos and low country gossip,” says Borst, a 2011 graduate of North Mecklenburg High School. “It [the portrait category] was also the only category that was judged upon the narrative that went along with the series. I had to send in a 60-second recording of my artist statement that was played on a huge screen with my images in Carnegie Hall. It was surreal.”

Shortly after winning second place in the Portrait Category, Borst discovered that her image of Rogers holding the martini glass (Diana in the Parlor) had been chosen for the Best of Show exhibition for the International Photography Awards. It is now on display at Splashlight Studios in Soho, her first exhibition in New York.

THE SCOOP For more information on Sarah Elizabeth Borst, visit www.sarahelizabethborst.com.

In the October issue, we highlighted the area’s shop dogs, including Blackie at Lake Country Gallery in Mooresville. In the article we mistakenly referred to the gallery as Lakeside Country Gallery. We apologize for this error.

Holiday cookies are a big tradition in our house, and I love to make mine delicious and nutritious. My family and all my friends are very fond of chocolate cookies, and this one is a top favorite. Filled with antioxidant rich dark chocolate, protein, mineral-fueled almonds and low-glycemic coconut sugar, these taste as good as they are good for you. Decorated with a touch of white chocolate or organic powdered sugar or just left au natural, these are sure to be a welcome treat in your holiday cookie tins this year.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix egg whites with the sugar and vanilla until just combined in a mixing bowl. Stir in melted chocolate, and immediately drop by tablespoon full onto the baking sheet. Bake for six to seven minutes just until set, and then remove and slide parchment paper off baking sheet and cool cookies on the paper. Drizzle with chocolate or powdered sugar or leave plain. Makes 10 to 12 cookies.

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

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The Art of Coffee Melissa and David Stahlman want you to start your day off right

Melissa Stahlman and her husband, David, started Black Powder Roasting Company in Mooresville.

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Melissa Stahlman and her husband, David, just wanted a good cup of coffee. The kind her husband experienced traveling overseas for work. “Whenever he would go to like Italy or Dubai, he would get a really good cup of coffee,” says Melissa, “and whenever he’d come back home he could never find the same quality.”

Some people might just complain about it. The Stahlmans started Black Powder Roasting Company.

“A good cup of coffee can start your day off right and you don’t have to add all the sugar and cream to mask the flavor,” explains Melissa.

The Mooresville company sells 16 types of single origin coffee, including organic and cold brewed. They use Super Hard Beans, which are grown at higher elevations. They are also low in acid,

helping to eliminate the stomachaches some people get after drinking coffee.

Melissa says tasting coffee is a lot like wine. “Each wine has its own characteristics whether it’s chocolate or fruity or whatever,” she says. “The same thing goes for different coffee beans.”

— Allison Andrews, photography by Ben Sherrill THE SCOOP Black Powder Roasting Company coffee is sold at Lowes Foods and HEbrews Coffeehouse in Mooresville, Two Sisters Market Cafe on Highway 150, and Madalyn’s Coffee and Tea in Cornelius.

Black Powder Roasting’s focus is on wholesale, but the company does keep loose retail hours on Friday from Noon to 7 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. It is located at 256 Raceway Drive, Suite 10, Mooresville. For more information, visit www.blackpowderroasting.com.

A Christmas Legacy

One Special Christmas makes the holidays brighter for children In 1973 Don Chapman was a student at the Memphis College of Art in Tennessee and couldn’t afford to make the trip home to Mooresville for Christmas. Instead, he spent the break creating wooden toys in the school’s woodshop and donated them to a local orphanage.

Don Chapman It was a tradition he loved so much that it has endured throughout the years, eventually turning into the volunteer organization One Special Christmas, which is now run by members of Chapman’s family.

After Chapman returned home he began working at Central Piedmont Community College as a woodworking

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instructor. With the help of many volunteers and the campus woodshop, he continued producing wooden toys and gifting them to underprivileged children in the community. Over the years, the family decided to move away from gifting the wooden toys and now holds an annual auction in December to raise money so children can receive more contemporary-style gifts. Funds raised help provide gifts to many children in the state of North Carolina.

Sadly, Chapman passed away in 2003 after a battle with leukemia, but his desire to give children the Christmas they deserve lives on. Chapman’s son, Brendon, serves as the group’s CEO and his daughter, Emily Valenti, joined the board of directors in 2008.

“We feel like there are a lot of organizations out there to cover a lot of children,” says Valenti. “We try to

find kids who might slip through the cracks of the system. In years past, we go to another impoverished area, such as Robeson and Cherokee counties. We ask guidance counselors at the schools to identify students who they feel might not be able to get Christmas gifts.”

In 2013, One Special Christmas raised $25,000 and provided Christmas for more than 105 children. The organization also added a new component in 2013 — an online fundraiser that also allows it to provide gifts to children specifically in the Mooresville Graded School District.

— By Renee Roberson, photography courtesy of One Special Christmas THE SCOOP For more information regarding One Special Christmas, visit www.onespecialchristmas.com.

We Just LOVE!

The Official Christmas in Davidson Ornament for 2014 Most Christmas ornaments have a story behind them, and that’s certainly the case with the official Christmas in Davidson Ornament for 2014. This year’s ornament is a print of an original painting by Kristen Feighery, owner of Sanctuary of Davidson.

In November 2013, the town of Davidson began a “Turn around, shop in town” campaign. Part of that campaign was asking a local artist to design and create the official ornament for Christmas in Davidson. “I was asked if I would be interested, and I jumped at the chance,” says Feighery, adding that this is a for-profit project that supports local artists and small local businesses in Davidson.

“I wanted to show the best of Davidson and what really embodies the heart of our beloved, little town. So I chose to represent the farmers market, education, fitness and art in the forms of theatre and music,” explains Feighery. “If I’d had more room, I would have added a painting easel as well. Art is a vibrant and growing part of this community.”

Two hundred ornaments were produced, and Feighery says it was a labor of love.

“When I realized the big job I had agreed to and the time frame, I was lucky enough to have many people offer to help cut, sand and prep the wood blocks for me...so much had to be done before I could seal the print onto them,” she says. “I took up the offer from my kids, my husband, a fellow artist and friend, and her daughter, who all pitched in to make sure I wasn’t too overwhelmed with the order. It was a wonderful experience that I wouldn’t trade for the world. That’s the beauty of a small town like Davidson...so many are willing to lend a hand.”

You can purchase the official Christmas in Davidson Ornament for 2014 in Davidson at Sanctuary of Davidson, The Village Store and Rumor Mill Market.

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Lake Norman YMCA: An Evening at River Run

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The Lake Norman YMCA held its 4th Annual “An Evening at River Run” fundraiser on Friday, October 24, 2014, at River Run Country Club in Davidson. Presented by the nonprofit’s Board of Managers, the event raised more than $36,000 for the Lake Norman YMCA Annual Campaign, which supports the organization’s focus areas of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Guests in attendance included North Carolina Senator Jeff Tarte, Davidson Mayor John Woods, MI Connection board member Brad Davis, and local business and community leader Bobby Cashion.

Several individuals gave testimonies on the impact of the Lake Norman YMCA Annual Campaign in their lives, highlighting the Y Readers and Adaptive Water Skiing programs.

For more information about the Lake Norman YMCA and its programs, visit www.ymcacharlotte.org/ lakenorman.

Guillermo Gomez, Michael Westhafer, Paola Gomez and Martha Barrera.

Senator Jeff Tarte draws a winner for a wellness basket.

From left, Linda Barrick, Randie Long, Ben Pinegar and Andi Marshall.

Cassandra and Erik Walsingham with Jessica and Ben Pinegar. Ben is the executive director of the Lake Norman YMCA.

Davidson Mayor John Woods draws a winner for a prize.

Help the Lake Norman-Huntersville Rotary, Rotary Club of N. Mecklenburg, Happy Hour Rotary and Sons of the American Legion build Huntersville’s first Veteran’s Memorial one brick at time!

Purchase one personalized brick for $90 or two for $75 each. You can honor a special veteran in your life or create a generic message to honor our troops.

Veteran memorials do not have to be just for local vets, you can honor anyone from all over the country. This new memorial will be located at HuntersvilleConcord Rd. and Main St in Huntersville and will consist of 6 monuments honoring each branch of service (see rendering).

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What better gift for the holidays than a memorial that will honor your loved ones forever!

Project sponsored by the Lake Norman-Huntersville Rotary, Rotary Club of N. Mecklenburg, Happy Hour Rotary and Sons of the American Legion

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SURFACE Chuck McShane connects the stories of Lake Norman’s people to its past in his new book

works at the Cornelius Public Library. We lived in Uptown Charlotte before we moved here.

How did the book come about?

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The book started with a story I wrote for Charlotte Magazine. It was about the lake turning 50. I started interviewing people and doing the research — there was just so much stuff. I was able to whittle it down to about 3,000 words, but I had so much more left. And then The History Press in Charleston contacted me. Apparently an editor there had read the article and contacted me because that’s what they do, a local history focus. He asked if I thought there was a book there, and I said, ‘Absolutely.’ I probably had enough already for a book, but I did spend more time diving deeper into it over the next year. That was probably October 2013 when he contacted me.

Is this your first book?

Yes.

Did you ever think you’d write a book?

I’d always kind of vaguely thought I would, but this gave me the opportunity to really have a focus.

What makes this book different from other books about Lake Norman?

I tried to integrate the stories of the people with the stories of the lake, so it’s more of a narrative. …My goal was not so much to compile facts but to tell a story that people would enjoy reading as a story, not only as history.

What do want readers to get out of this book?

Chuck McShane’s passion for history led to him writing A History of Lake Norman — Fish Camps to Ferraris.

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hough Chuck McShane has only lived in Davidson for two years, he knows more about the Lake Norman area than most folks. As the author of the recently published A History of Lake Norman — Fish Camps to Ferraris, he could say it’s his business to know about the area’s past. It’s also his passion.

A native of Fayetteville, McShane earned his undergraduate degree in history and later an MA in American history from UNC Charlotte.

In addition, he’s about to complete a PhD in public policy from the same institution.

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When he’s not delving into the area’s past or writing about history and culture for publications such as Charlotte Magazine and Our State, he works for the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute and PlanCharlotte.org. We recently met with him to find out how his book about Lake Norman came about.

What brought you to Davidson?

My wife [Laura Noethiger-McShane] got a job with the Davidson Public Library. She now

I’d like for readers to be entertained at some level. I don’t want to tell people what to get out of it. I think any history, particularly a history of a changing area, is recognizing just how new the identity of this area is and how much it’s changed. Because really for newcomers, I think it’s a great way to connect with a place that they’ve made their home that has this really fascinating, really deep history that maybe you don’t see every day. You don’t really think about it when you’re out on [Highway] 73 stuck in traffic.

You don’t think about how this area used to be much different not very long ago.

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settle on the courthouse steps in Newton.

And then another guy in Catawba County who ended up buying a few acres of the lake bottom back from Duke. What’s pretty funny I think is that he owned it or his son owned it in the 1990s and was still paying taxes on it — $4 a year and .31 of it was for fire protection for the bottom of the lake.

How long did it take you to write this book?

I guess it started with the magazine article, if I count all of that because it’s all kind of the same project. It started in April 2013, and I turned it in, in July. So I guess about 15 months while I was doing other things as well.

What’s your process for doing this? Obviously there’s a ton of research involved.

What is one of your favorite stories in the book?

There are so many of them. …I found some folks from Lincoln County, a guy, I think his name was Perry Nixon who came close to suing Duke [Power] but was able to

I started with interviews with people, talking with folks about their memories.

Then I supplemented that by getting into some of the newspaper articles from the Carolina Room Uptown [at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library]. I also went around to all of the county libraries to get what they had about the Catawba River, about Lake Norman. Then I talked with folks like

Jack Conard [Cornelius’ unofficial town historian] and then Jan Blodgett [College Archivist at Davidson College]. … I try to get most of my research done before I write because it flows a little better that way.

What was rewarding to you about this project?

I think when you get people to talk about their memories of growing up and when they were young, in some ways that makes people happy, and that makes it enjoyable just doing those interviews. And the other rewarding thing is I’ve been doing some talks around the area for newcomers who don’t know much about the history of the area. Being able to inform them about the history of the area in an entertaining and engaging way, I think that’s rewarding.

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t the final Friday night football game for West Iredell High School, it all came down to the last 12 seconds of the game. West Iredell had just tied it up with a touchdown, but it was now up to Dalton Edwards, the kicker for the team.

The focus was on him to make the point after and win the game.

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To truly understand why it’s more than just winning a game to Dalton, you have to go back to September 2013. Dalton was in need of braces and had to have his wisdom teeth pulled, but when he had his blood pressure checked for the procedure, the doctors noticed something wasn’t quite right.

His blood pressure was too high.

At the time, Dalton’s mother, Geri, suspected nothing. “He had always had high blood pressure,” recalls Geri. “It was never a real concern, and it had never amounted to anything in the past

so I wasn’t too concerned.”

The doctors wanted to be certain, and good thing they did, as his blood pressure turned out to be a real concern.

Doctors ordered a CT scan of Dalton’s kidneys. By chance, the scan ended up covering his entire abdomen, revealing a large tumor. They quickly met with an oncologist who told Dalton and his family, “It’s cancer.”

It was a 12-pound tumor, the size of a basketball, and it needed to come out immediately. Dalton recalls getting the news and how it wasn’t the cancer that bothered him.

“I was probably more upset that I couldn’t play soccer,” he says. “I was fine knowing I had cancer because I knew I could get through that.”

Month by month

For the next several months, Dalton’s family was in and out of medical facilities in the Charlotte and Lake Norman areas.

“It was a huge nightmare, and I was hoping we would all wake up and just be fine,” says Geri. “We didn’t have time to think about it. Our main concern was making him better.”

At first, he was getting better. Doctors were pleased with the surgery and his liver transplant. However, during a regular checkup in August, not even a year after his initial surgery, doctors discovered the cancer had spread to Dalton’s rib. They moved quickly to remove part of the rib, leaving the Edwards family living life month by month, praying the cancer doesn’t return again.

All along the way, the Lake Norman community has been by the family’s side to cheer on Dalton and help his family where they can; whether it’s cooking meals at the last minute or just listening. The Pray for Dalton 33/25/20 Facebook page has almost 10,000 likes, many from people who have never met the family. “That

by Blair Miller Photography courtesy of Geri Edwards

Seizing the Day —

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Left: Dalton has been brave throughout his fight against cancer.

Above: The West Iredell High School football teams says a prayer before a game.

Right: Dalton’s favorite place is on the soccer field.

support has been tremendous,” says Geri. “We turned to the community for that kind of support because we knew we couldn’t do it alone.”

When Make-A-Wish got involved, Dalton joked that he would like to go to England to see his favorite soccer team, Manchester United, in person. He never expected it would really happen, and he certainly did not expect students at his rival high school, North Iredell, to be the sponsor and pay for the entire trip. But sure enough in May, Dalton; his father, Joe; and his older brother,

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Dillon, flew to England to watch Manchester United beat Hull City.

“He was so shocked,” says Geri. “He couldn’t believe there were people out there who were that caring. …It was an awesome gift and something that Dalton will be able to remember for the rest of his life.”

Throughout his medical procedures and treatments, Dalton was determined to get back on the football field, which brings us back to the final game and the final 12 seconds. Dalton made the point after, and West Iredell won the game.

“It was more than an extra point,” says Dalton. “It was just a special moment for me. There’s nothing really big enough to take me down. I learned that from my football coach.”

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Julie Mills Owner of Progressive Pilates in Cornelius and Make-A-Wish Foundation (Central and Western NC) W.I.S.H. Society Woman of the Year 2014

by Lori K. Tate photography by Glenn Roberson

How much money did you raise for Make-A-Wish? $26,350

How did you do it?

Star Looks for the

Season Julie Mills celebrates the holidays by making wishes come true

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I sent out some emails to get things started, but I also hosted a fashion show at Progressive Pilates and it was amazing how many people came out to support this incredibly great cause. The generosity of so many wonderful people in the Lake Norman community has been truly overwhelming and gratifying.

I also enlisted my husband, who made a request to some friends as well. It takes a village for sure.

How many wishes is that?

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What’s your holiday wish?

Pretty much the same thing I wish for every year...more time with the people I love.

What do you look for in a star?

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that. But you cannot believe them; you have to believe you. You have to believe in yourself. You have to be self-possessed and own your own intentions, and you do that by using your self-awareness to set your goals.

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I believe…

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Almost two decades later, I still remember Shontae clearly, largely because that kind of self-possession and self-assurance is rare in anyone — and especially rare in a young woman. And what a shame that is.

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Rip Currents – Holiday

by Holly Becker Photography by Ken Noblezada

DECKED OUT FOR CHRISTMAS Davidson's Dwayne and Julie Mayton know how to decorate for Christmas.

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The Maytons have 34 decorated Christmas trees in their Davidson home.

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wayne and Julie Mayton know how to deck the halls — and nearly every other inch of their Davidson home. Their residence is so full of Christmas cheer that it would be difficult for even the grumpiest of grinches not to catch the holiday spirit. Last year the couple filled their Pages Pond home with 34 decorated Christmas trees. That’s downsizing from the 48 trees they’ve had in Christmases past. Every room in their home has a Christmas tree — even the bathrooms.

A tradition is born Married 26 years in April, Dwayne and Julie met as students on the Virginia Tech campus. Julie says they didn’t set out to start a Christmas tree collection. It spontaneously happened as the newlyweds were celebrating their first Christmas together.

As the Maytons found ornaments that they liked, they’d generate an idea for a particular Christmas tree theme.

“Dwayne was in the Army, and we were stationed in Germany. We moved there around Thanksgiving, and we were by ourselves overseas. We had a tree and then his mom, my mom, and an aunt sent us trees,” recalls Julie. “We ended up with four trees that first year we were married.”

They’ve managed to keep their elaborate decorating tradition thriving since that first Christmas despite eight moves during their 14 years in the military.

As the Maytons found ornaments that they liked, they’d generate an idea for a particular Christmas tree theme. “We mostly take collections of things we have and start putting them on trees,” says Julie.

There’s a Rudolph tree, a pewter

ornament tree from places they’ve traveled, a tree with beaded ornaments made by Dwayne’s aunt, a Virginia Tech tree, a candy tree, a stocking tree, an antique ball tree and a dog tree — just to name a few.

Stories behind the trees Several Christmas trees have special meanings behind them. A blue and silver tree is a throwback to Julie’s childhood Christmas tree. “The guest room has a blue

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and silver tree so my mom will be reminded of home when she visits,” explains Julie.

Two trees pay homage to their military service. Nicknamed Captain and Mrs. America by friends, their master bedroom reflects their deep love for their country. The patriotic-themed tree includes American flags and red, white and blue ornaments.

A bear-themed tree is adorned with Boyds Bears and stuffed Teddy Bears.

Julie says the stuffed bears are a reminder of their times apart, including when Dwayne served in the first Gulf War during Operation Desert Storm.

“Dwayne would buy me a bear and send it to me whenever he was deployed somewhere,” she says.

Dwayne is particularly most proud of his inverted Christmas tree, which stands upside down with the top of the tree sticking in a tree stand. He modeled the idea after a tree he saw hanging upside down in Salado, Texas, and spent nearly five years trying to figure out how to do it himself. “Finally, I woke up Julie in the Continued on page 36

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Thank you to our readers and advertisers for sharing your holiday traditions with us! Here’s to holding on to those special moments and creating new traditions with friends and family!

“A tradition that Jack and I started with our grandchildren is the “Santa Sighting” on Christmas Eve. We purchased a Santa Suit and Jack himself sneaks out of the family party that we have each Christmas Eve to suit up. At the appropriate time when the kids are gathered in front of the window for their holiday picture...... “Santa” sneaks across the yard so that the children see him. He always drops his bag (of course filled with toys for the kids) and they squeal in excitement. He hasn’t been caught yet so the tradition continues!!!”

Robin Smith Salzman Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Gastonia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram “Christmas has always been centered around two things for us: family and food. Being a restaurant family, we always made our best memories in the kitchen or around the table. Every Christmas, someone in the family tries to replicate our grandmother’s famous Oyster Dressing. It is our way of keeping her memory close to our hearts.”

Freddie Lancaster, Big Daddy’s of Lake Norman “I’m excited to share my new family tradition of visiting The Linville Falls Winery owned by Cornelius resident Jack Wiseman. Our weekend trip to the mountains starts the weekend after Thanksgiving and includes a tour or their award winning winery, then an overnight stay in a cozy mountainside cabin.

The next morning is filled with the essence of hot spiced cider to keep us warm while we pick out our Christmas tree at the winery’s tree farm!”

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and Happy Holidays

“I was at the age in the ‘50s when cowboys were our heroes, the ones that wore the white hats. Roy Rogers was the King of the Cowboys but Red Ryder had his own brand of BB guns and I wanted a BB gun about as badly as a young boy could want anything.

The movie, “The Christmas Story,” reminds me so much of my obsession I had with the genuine Daisy, Red Ryder BB Gun and, I wanted the Red Ryder gloves with the fringe hanging off the cuffs, too. I must have been a good boy, because Santa came through with flying colors.”

Cotton Ketchie, Landmark Galleries “My husband and I have traveled to our hometown almost each of the last 25 years.

Sometimes it’s hard to be away from home every year but when we are with the people we love most in the world at our traditional celebration on Christmas Eve, there’s no place on earth we want to be. Christmas is filled with so many rich memories with our family and I can’t imagine it any other way.”

Julie Mills, Progressive Pilates “One of my favorite Christmas Eve memories is the year that my Aunt Doris gave me my first pair of designer jeans. Those Jordache jeans were so special to me because I knew they were way beyond her budget but she wanted me to have them.”

Kelley Daspit, APR Director of Planning and Community Relations Iredell Health System “There are two holiday movies I like to watch while wrapping presents. The first of course is White Christmas where I sing along and imagine myself as the very skinny sister who dances so amazingly.

The other is Breakfast at Tiffanys, where I imagine myself as Holly Go Lightly so fashionable and brilliant. My husband knows not to intervene during this process as I wrap better with movies and wine of course!”

Carole May, Bebe Gallini, Cornelius, NC

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“Last year we were given an elf by friends. We thought it was only a toy, but once my daughters christened her, “Elfalfa Christmas Joy,” mysterious Christmas magic began to happen. Each night Elfalfa was very busy while we slept, and each morning we enjoyed discovering her magical mischief around our house. She disappeared on the 12th day of Christmas, but we all hope she’ll be back again this season!”

Abigail Jennings, President LAKE NORMAN REALTY, INC.

“When I was a little girl, my friends and I would get together after the Holidays and show off our new dolls. Barbie was very popular and my one friend would love to show us the dresses that she had made for them. Especially, the Bridal dress. Little did I know then that she was inspirational in helping me choose my Career.”

Nancy Lepore, Designing Brides of Davidson “The holidays are our favorite time of year at Newport Properties! Our agents always look forward to participating in the Angel Tree program, which provides holiday gifts to over 1,200 children through the Christian Mission.

Giving back to the community is a rewarding tradition that Team Newport carries on throughout the year!”

Kate Gaither, Owner, Newport Properties “I have fond childhood memories of celebrating Chanukah with my family in New York. My parents would buy my brother and me eight small presents, to celebrate each day of Chanukah. I would play spin the dreidel with my brother and cousins and we would win Chanukah gelt (chocolate coins). One Christmas season, my parents took us to see the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall. I thought it was the most amazing show, I had ever seen!”

Lori Schneider, M.D., Lakeside Neurology “One Christmas I was super surprised that Santa had not only visited our house, but dropped off gifts for me and my brother at my Great Grandmother’s house. I remember the coolest pink bicycle with training wheels, streamers, and white basket with pink & purple daisies on the front. Santa was clearly “the bomb”.

Julie Lee, Blacklion Furniture, Gifts & Design Centers “My Dad said that all the other kids left Santa cookies and milk but to get the best gifts we should do something special. With that in mind, each Christmas Eve we left Santa homemade pizza, chilled Champagne & one stemmed glass. He must have shared with the Elves once, as we woke to find two stemmed glasses by the tree!!”

Frances Dawson, The Lake Norman Group of RE/MAX Executive at The Lake

“My husband is from a large family and his sister married a man of Italian descent. We celebrate with our local family & friends the “Feast of Seven Fishes” on Christmas Eve. We attend our Church’s candlelight service at 5:45 then venture to Mooresville for the feast!

Lots of food, family and really good stories and memories!”

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middle of the night with the idea, and I got up and built it,” he says.

The trick, he says, is reversing the order of the limbs on an artificial tree.

A season for sharing Christmas decorating doesn’t happen in the Mayton household in a day or two. It’s more like a Christmas decorating marathon.

“Typically we try to start decorating by mid-November and continue up to the week of Christmas,” says Julie.

Once decorating is complete, they leave everything on display through January.

The Maytons have developed quite a reputation for their festive decorations.

Their neighbors look forward to Dwayne and Julie’s annual Christmas party. In addition to Christmas trees, their 135 snowmen cookie jar collection is on display.

“We like other people to enjoy it [the decorations] besides us, and we’ll have an open house for the neighbors,” says Dwayne. “Last year we did a brunch and asked neighbors to come in their pjs.”

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Celebrating the holidays with a beautiful collection of festive apparel, gifts and accessories. Come check out Lake Norman’s best kept secret.

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Join us for holiday cheer and free give-aways at our open house on Saturday, December 6th & Saturday, December 13th 10am – 2pm . Register for Gift Basket to be given away each day. Also jewelry party on December 13th. Food, drinks, coffee, craft vendors.

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Redefined Home Style

Decorate your home with holiday sparkle. Shop vintage Christmas and holiday décor in store now. Nellie Jane is a fine interior-design boutique located in Morrison Plantation. Expect to find a curated collection of furniture, mirrors, lighting and home décor that blend funky and modern with timeless tradition.

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The Wooden Stone Gallery in Davidson has unique gifts for everyone on your list. Original works by artists from around the country include jewelry, pottery, metal, glass, wood, fine art, greeting cards, handbags, ornaments, and much more! We are located in the South Main Street Artists District next to Carrburritos Restaurant.

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Come check out our holiday specials, happening now in Birkdale Village. Come experience the Vanilla way of Shopping!

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Come to Sanctuary of Davidson! We specialize in the unique and feature over 50 local and regional artists. You’ll find something for everyone on your Christmas list!

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The Village Store in Downtown Davidson

Nestled in the heart of historic Davidson’s charming Main Street, this fun-filled store features a wide variety of cards, gifts, women’s accessories, housewares, seasonal decorations & other treasures. You’ll love our free, signature gift wrap.

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South Main Sweet Shop Beautiful holiday chocolates, stocking stuffers and hostess gifts! All natural, hand-crafted artisan chocolate.

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Grapevine

by Trevor Burton

DEVILS AND PENGUINS

A gaucho between the vines in Patagonia.

At first glance you’d think that this is an article about ice hockey, but, in fact, it’s about some tasty treats from two interesting wine-growing regions

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evils and Penguins certainly are NHL hockey teams, but they’re also the fauna associated with Tasmania and Patagonia.

These are a couple of the southernmost wine regions in the lower hemisphere. They are cool regions. Global warming apart, wine grapes grow successfully in latitudes from 20 degrees and 50 degrees in both the southern and northern hemispheres. Both of these regions push over the 40-degree limit — not a climate for T-shirts and flip-flops.

Tasmania and Patagonia are up-and-coming wine regions that produce some interesting wines. They’re well worth exploring and, when you do, you’ll definitely be vinously rewarded. So, let’s take a look.

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extending beyond the wine region down to the southern tip of the country. That’s where the penguins hang out. This is Argentina, so the duo of altitude and latitude play their harmonic game here. Up north, closer to the equator, altitude plays a mitigating role, balancing out the high temperatures. In Patagonia, altitude plays a reverse role. Here, altitude is much lower, allowing some warm relief from what could be frigid conditions.

Wines from Patagonia are traditionally more European in style than those from the central and northern regions of Argentina.

That’s a result of the area’s cooler climate.

Patagonia has its Malbecs; they’re less deep than their northern cousins but they’re concentrated, lively with lots of minerality.

Sauvignon Blanc has found a home here — again, loving the cool temperatures. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon are

players, too. But the grape that’s emerging as the star in Patagonia is Pinot Noir. The wines are silky and sumptuous, brimming with elegant red fruit and yet with a supple concentration that lingers so that you always want more. Pinot Noir is a notorious curmudgeon when it comes to growing successfully beyond its native Burgundy, but it’s taken to the cool climate and rocky soils of Patagonia with fervor.

There are two areas within Patagonia where wine production is concentrated — Rio Negro and Neuquén. Wine making has a long history here, but it’s only recently that Patagonia has become significant on the Argentinean stage — on the world stage, for that matter. What’s made the difference is outside investment in irrigation.

Patagonia, like the rest of Argentinean wine country, is an arid desert. In this case, you can add “windswept” to the description.

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of the Andes Mountains, there’s a big diurnal swing that can go as high as 30 degrees C, ensuring nice balance and acidity in the wines.

You’re definitely on the edge of the wine world in Patagonia. The best demonstration of this is the name of one of the larger bodegas in the region, Bodega del Fin del Mundo — the winery at the end of the world. Patagonia is a huge territory. It’s twice the size of California, and it is still a long way from the wine region to reach the land of those penguins and their glaciers. So, “the end of the world” is a little bit of an overstatement, perhaps, but it gets the point across.

What the devil Now let’s move over to the Tasmanian Devil. Wine culture goes back a long time here also. Tasmania’s first experiment with grapevines resulted in a wine that was shown at a Paris exhibition in 1848. However, the island’s wine didn’t really get going until the 1950s. After World War II, waves of immigrants from Europe arrived. They recognized the similarities of the soils and climate in Tasmania with the great grape-growing regions of their homelands. That was the catalyst.

There’s a little similarity to Argentina.

There, the Andes Mountains act like a reservoir, collecting winter snow that melts in spring to irrigate vineyards. Tasmania has its own mountains on its West Coast. They collect rainfall from the prevailing westerly winds and pass it along to irrigate the fairly arid East Coast.

There really is a good amount of rain. This little island makes up almost 14 percent of Australia’s total rainfall. That sets up a cozy environment for grapes. There is plenty of sunshine and some non-fertile soils that cause vines to struggle and build up character in their grapes. The mountains act as a buffer, sheltering vineyards and producing mild spring and summer temperatures with warm autumn days and cool nights. Grapes can ripen slowly on the vine, resulting in maximum varietal flavor development. A perfect combination.

For many years sparkling wines predominated. No real surprise as the environment is not unlike the one you find in Champagne in the northern hemisphere.

There’s still a lot of sparkling wine. From the 2014 harvest, 35 percent of Tasmania’s fruit went in that direction. But, like Patagonia, the emerging superstar is Pinot Noir.

More and more Pinot Noir is being

planted. Some is destined for sparkling wine, but production of still, table wine is on the upswing. Goody for us. It’s always tempting to judge any region’s Pinot Noir against the great wines of Burgundy — all 100 percent Pinot Noir. But that’s a little silly as winemakers are producing wines that reflect their own terroir; they’re not trying to make a copycat Burgundy.

And that’s where Tasmania is becoming interesting.

For such a small island there is a huge variation in climate, and there’s a great deal of experimentation to get grapes to reflect where they’re from. Older vines are producing complex wines that are full of fruit and fill out the palate. Newly planted vines are producing young, fresh wines. We’re in the middle of a tasty evolution. Exploring Tasmania’s Pinot Noir could become a full-time job — and there’s not a lot wrong with that.

Patagonian and Tasmanian wines interest me because they’re developing as they grow into a true expression of where they’re from.

That’s neat to watch or, more accurately, neat to taste. They’re not that easy to track down as they are far from mainstream, but I’m certainly going to be on the lookout. This is too much fun to miss. Give them a whirl. Enjoy.

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Just Think Tips for guys on how to win the holiday gifting game

bags? Do they like to write notes? There are a lot of things women like but won’t spend money on themselves. If you can figure out what those things are, she will love you.”

Her last suggestion was to make whatever you buy personalized.

Monogramming names or initials to a gift equates to going the extra mile.

Christine Rinkert, owner of Luna’s at the Lake, gave me her tips in a guy friendly list format.

• Reach out to a best friend or sister and see if there’s anything she has mentioned.

• Women drop hints often, so listen, even if you have an idea in your head.

• Shop local. Especially if your wife or girlfriend has shopped there before and has a relationship, the staff can help match a gift with what she has purchased.

• Splurge and buy her something she might feel guilty buying herself.

She will appreciate you making her feel special at the holidays.

• No matter what you do, make the attempt to pick something. Gift cards are a good idea but adding something personal shows you care.

“We are all about service, service, service, as I’m sure the other shops around here are, too,” Rinkert says. “We are always willing to put together options to help make it easier for you to choose and, when you have made your choice, guys, don’t forget the finishing touch of beautiful, complimentary gift wrapping.”

Kristin Billy, independent consultant and regional vice president with Arbonne International, introduced me to another option.

“As far as gift ideas and finding something special, I think options like Arbonne are a great avenue,” Billy says. “Skin care, cosmetics, health and wellness, and even hair care products for their personal use are things women are always happy to get. Not only the products they use regularly but new products that work, too, are exciting.”

When Billy suggested that avoiding the confusing array of cosmetic counters in major department stores might save my sanity, I knew she was on the level.

So, with a little time left until the holidays hit, thanks to some absolutely fantastic tips, ideas and suggestions, I can confidently say I’m good to go. Which is a good thing because the college football bowl season is about to begin.

by Mike Savicki

s if to remind me that summer had officially ended, the dreaded dearth of holiday catalogs began arriving in late September. Seriously, September? I asked myself. Was it a mistake that Christmas catalogs were piling up in the mailbox so soon?

When they kept coming, and their numbers multiplied by the day, I knew there was no mistake.

The catalogers meant business.

Department stores weren’t too far behind. Hoping to catch an end-ofsummer sale on golf clubs and corn hole, I hit a sporting goods store. Who greeted me? A Santa wearing a thermal rain suit with a red wool hat and winter hunting gloves standing next to a female mannequin fully dressed in cold weather running gear holding a stocking overflowing with accessories that included a Fitbit, headlamp and energy gels. I was wearing flip-flops with sunglasses.

No, it didn’t seem right that my first Santa sighting came when the days were still scorching, and the evening temperatures hadn’t yet dipped below 75 degrees.

But the catalogs and display Santa hit their marks. With more than three months to go, I was officially sweating what to get my wife for Christmas.

Rather than wait, overthink, suffer and procrastinate until the last minute like I usually do, I decided this year to be proactive. Admitting, then accepting that I needed to break my failed pattern of giving a Chia pet adorned with costume jewelry and a gift card year after year to the one I love most, I sought gifting advice from those who know best. With months to go, I checked in with local gift shop and clothing boutique owners, plus an independent health and beauty consultant.

I listened attentively and took notes.

“In stores like mine, well-intentioned guys come in and walk around like they are totally lost,” says Wendy Presley, owner of Papaya Paper & Gifts in Cornelius.

Point taken, I’ve been there.

“I think that the thing that will help men is to be a little intuitive and think about what a wife or girlfriend is into, then go from there. If it is fitness, then buy them something sporty or if they are sentimental, then buy them something special that they will always keep and think of you,” Presley adds. “Do they like purses? Do they collect

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by Lynn Roberson photography by Glenn Roberson

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Margaritas are a must at El Toro.

iners can tell authentic cuisine by the subtle touches.

In a Mexican restaurant, it’s the salsa. The pico de gallo. The guacamole.

The rice. The family atmosphere.

At El Toro Mexican Grill and Bar — el Toro Cocina Mexicana — in The Shops on the Green in Cornelius, the signs are all there. This is authentic Mexican food.

All about family The restaurant features heritage recipes from owner Kathy O’Reilly’s family and the families of Miguel Saldana, his brother Jorge and extended family members.

“Everybody is related somehow,” O’Reilly says. “First cousins, second cousins, brothers. Husbands, wives work here.

When I first met them several years ago, come to find out, my family and their family are from the same part of Mexico.

So we swear we’re second cousins.”

Extending the family theme is a sister restaurant, El Vaquero in Locust. “You’ve got the cowboy and then the bull,” O’Reilly says.

She first met Miguel when he and family members opened the first restaurant near her home in Locust. “I said 'I’m not going to another sorry Mexican restaurant. I’m half-Mexican, and I’m from Arizona. I go to my grandmother’s kitchen, and that’s the best food. I cook like my grandmother.‘ ” O’Reilly finally tried the restaurant — and was won over. “I knew it was real. It was authentic. And, then the service was so nice. We just kept going and going.”

O’Reilly, a special education teacher by training, found herself working at the restaurant as she transitioned from teaching to spend more time with her son. She recalls when Miguel broached the subject of them opening a restaurant together.

“I said, ‘With you? Awesome. Anywhere, any day. Your family and my family,’ ” she recalls. “So, Miguel started looking, and he wanted to be in this area. He had heard really nice things about this area. It’s a small community in a large town, and that’s what Locust is.”

After rejecting other locations, Miguel persisted until he found a spot in Cornelius.

The next step was to bring in the staff, which includes family members who moved from Oklahoma and who are steeped in nuances of the service culture and the cuisine.

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REAL THING El Toro brings authentic Mexican food to Cornelius

Authentic Mexican food is the focus — think soups, fresh meat and ensalada.

Staff members with owner Kathy O’Reilly (third from right).

Each morning, the staff starts anew preparing the food. “They make everything fresh every day,” O’Reilly explains. “The enchilada, the guacamole, the green sauce, all of that is done fresh. They do all their prep for that day on that day.”

The food is flavorful. “Real Mexican food is light,” O’Reilly says. “It’s not fried. It’s all about soups and fresh meat and ensalada — your fresh salad — your fresh vegetables, your fresh fruits.”

One slightly less authentic item on the menu is the melted cheese — because people really want it, she says.

A well-oiled machine The restaurant staff members work as a well-choreographed team, helping each other clear tables and serve food and drinks.

“That’s part of delivering the food fast and fresh,” O’Reilly says. “It’s like a fine, well-oiled machine.”

Visiting with O’Reilly and the staff is a treat. She introduces each staff member, telling stories about them.

One member of the team is known as el payaso, or clown, because he keeps people laughing with his sense of humor.

O’Reilly describes another staff member as “our genius woman in the making.”

In another homey touch, for birthdays the staff brings out a flavorful dessert and a vivid colored sombrero for the honoree to wear. They gather around and sing a traditional Mexican song.

The spot offers a private dining area with a separate entrance for no charge.

The only requirement is that the guests purchase their food from the restaurant.

While the restaurant has a bar, the staff is quick to point out it definitely is not a bar.

“We want mamas with babies to come in,” O’Reilly says. “We have high chairs.

We know babies get rice on the floor. And, that’s okay. This is a family establishment.”

Property owner Art Sabates has welcomed the family concept, O'Reilly says. “He’s following along and encouraging us,” she says. “He wants us to be very successful here.”

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Game On

by Mike Savicki Photography by Ben Sherrill

Also known as chess on ice, curling builds a north Charlotte home

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his is a story about curling. Yes, curling. To be more specific, this is a story about one winter sport that requires nothing more than a rock, brooms and a sheet of ice to play.

Care to know more? First played in Scotland, also the birthplace of golf, curling is one of the world’s oldest team sports, dating back to the sixteenth century when it was played on frozen rivers and lochs. The sport made its Olympic debut in Chamonix in 1924 and grew as a demonstration event before finally making its full Olympic medal debut in Nagano in 1998.

It is multigenerational, meaning teams of four are often comprised of grandparents, parents and children all playing together, and, in recent years, with more than 165 clubs opening across the United States, curling’s popularity has increased rapidly to almost cult-like status with Facebook pages appearing to support even obscure aspects of the game, such as the Norwegian Olympic Curling Team’s Pants.

But don’t chuckle or pass judgment, there is a reason why the sport of curling is appearing on these pages. Thanks to almost four years of fundraising, planning and development by the Charlotte Curling Association, the sport now has a dedicated 17,000 square-foot, first in the Southeast home in north Charlotte. The recently opened Charlotte Curling Center features four sheets of curling ice spanning 12,000 square feet, locker rooms, a break room and a raised spectator viewing area which offers an unobstructed view of the live action, complete with video capture and refreshments.

Yes, you read the last paragraph The Charlotte Curling Association recently opened the Charlotte Curling Center in north Charlotte near the Lake Norman area.

The 17,000 square-foot facility, first in the Southeast, features four sheets of curling ice spanning 12,000 square feet, locker rooms, a break room and a raised spectator viewing area.

correctly, curling now has a new home in Charlotte, and the ice is open to everyone.

Sweepers to your brooms “Opening the new facility is something we have worked very hard as a group for years to make happen,” says Steve McKee, president of the Charlotte Curling Association and a curler, himself, who admits to getting hooked after watching nearly every hour of televised coverage during the last few Winter Olympic Games.“What it means is that we now have a home where those who love the sport can play as often as we like while also introducing curling to entirely new groups of people, including families, seniors, kids and those with disabilities.”

Before grabbing a broom and stepping onto the ice, athletes should know a bit about how the sport is played. In a nutshell, there are four curlers on a team, and each plays a specific position and role.

The object is to slide 42-pound stones along a sheet of pebbled ice, placing as many as close to the house as possible.

One player throws the rock while others sweep the ice with brooms to polish it and create the friction that keeps the stone gliding toward its target. A game has 10 ends, and strategy plays a huge role in earning points. Rocks can serve as blockers or guards, and it is often the hammer that decides the outcome.

Omar VanRooyan, 69, began curling in 1972 while serving overseas in the Canadian Forces. For more than 40 years, he has played on sheets, primarily on military bases around the world, before retiring to Charlotte after a stint sailing in the Caribbean.

“What I love about the game is that anyone can play it at any age. It is very social, and we self-monitor, meaning there are no referees or judges,” VanRooyan explains. “If we make a foul, we call it on ourselves, and we often congratulate the other team when they make a great shot. You might call curling a gentlemanly game. It’s very courteous, and I also enjoy that tremendously.”

Sylvia Jennings, 75, began curling in 1977 long before retiring to Charlotte.

“At home in Montreal, curling was a way of using the winter. My husband and I don’t ski, and we don’t skate so rather than coming home every night and sitting by the fire, curling was a way of getting ourselves out,” she shares. “We were invited to come down to a curling club one evening to give it a try, and that was that. From that point on we curled five nights a week, on weekends, whenever we got the chance.”

On fresh ice After relocating to North Carolina in 1995, Jennings thought her curling days were finished.

“I really hated the thought of leaving the game, but I was convinced that moving south meant giving up a winter sport,” she says. “But then I heard there was a club in Charlotte, and then the new facility became a reality, and I am ecstatic once again.”

Having now played on the same fresh curling ice she remembers from Canada, Jennings has renewed her passion.

“I’m still competitive, and it’s the challenge every time you go out that keeps me hooked. I’m a skip, so I see it from the skip’s point of view,” she says.

“By curling against different teams and different people, I see different styles and strategies so I’m always thinking. It’s fascinating and exhilarating, and I just love the challenge of going out there and beating someone.”

THE SCOOP The Charlotte Curling Association will hold a Grand Opening Community Open House event on Saturday, December 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the new facility located at 6525 Old Statesville Road (east of I-77 off Exit 16). Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the facility, view live curling action, and try throwing a stone and sweeping. Founded in 2010, the Charlotte Curling Association now includes more than 110 junior, adult and senior members ranging in experience from novice to 50-plus years. For an event schedule and to learn more about Charlotte Curling, including weekly “Learn to Curl” sessions, visit www.charlottecurling.com.

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by Deb Mitchell Photography by Amy Ellis

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Interior designer Kendra Tardif, owner of Pheasant Hill Designs, redesigned this kitchen in The Peninsula to make it more functional.

Kendra Tardif redesigned a Peninsula kitchen to work I

By mixing rustic elements like reclaimed brick and a copper-wrapped range hood with more luxe materials such as black granite for counters and a marble-look quartzite on the island, Tardif was able to render a casually elegant look to this kitchen in The Peninsula. The cabinet and drawer pulls were selected as much for their classic styling as for their wide spread (comfy for both big and little hands).

The wood and twine light fixtures over the island cap things off with a subtle nod to waterfront living.

t’s the little things.

Always having to dig in a drawer for a spoon; never having a convenient spot to store dishtowels; constantly struggling to find room in the fridge. It was these kinds of aggravations and then some that prompted one busy Lake Norman family to scrap their poorly functioning kitchen and start over.

“The original kitchen was beautiful,” says one of the homeowners, who lived in the new home in The Peninsula along with her venture capitalist husband and their six children for one frustrating summer before bringing in interior designer Kendra Tardif

to redesign the space. “But when I’d touch something 20 times a day, and it didn’t feel good or didn’t work well, it was miserable.”

Optimizing the space Tardif, owner of Pheasant Hill Designs in Charlotte, worked to fulfill the clients’ wish list (“They definitely knew what they didn’t want.”) and to bring the couple’s divergent tastes together. Remarkably, the designer, who is particularly passionate about kitchen design, resolved the space’s inefficiencies without changing its footprint.

Tardif opted for fully custom cabinetry throughout, “You just can’t optimize

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the space any other way,” she says. Case in point is the pullout tucked into what would otherwise be wasted space by the sink. Instead, Tardif created a handy spot for hanging towel storage.

Tardif also outfitted deep storage drawers with utensil trays on drawer glides that slide out of the way, giving access to cutlery and prep tools beneath. A tucked away coffee station is a favorite feature of the adults in the home, along with an instant hot water faucet and a pullout spice cabinet. A lift for the KitchenAid mixer makes it easy to tuck the heavy item in an island cabinet when not in use, but still allows the family’s daughter — who loves to bake — to use it readily.

For upper cabinets, Tardif installed 54-inch tall units. “That’s an unusual size because the doors tend to warp,” she says, “We added glass on top, which stabilizes the wood.” While the door panels conceal clever storage, such as inserts to hold serving trays upright, A lift for the KitchenAid mixer makes it easy to tuck the heavy item in an island cabinet when not in use, but still allows the family’s daughter — who loves to bake — to use it readily.

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Deck the Halls A window Tardif added over the sink sheds a little natural light on the task of washing up.

Tardif added impact to what’s visible behind the glass by adding lights and having the glass shelving edged in trim to mimic the look of wood shelving without blocking the light.

The too-small island was swapped out for a massive replacement that offers storage and prep space galore and plenty of elbowroom for the kids to dine. The island’s standout feature is the built-in cutting board. “It’s dropped lower because that’s more comfortable for chopping,” the homeowner says, “We’ve had chefs in to cook for parties, and they love it.”

With six kids, efficient cleanup is a must. A trash compactor and two dishwashers make the chore less arduous, and a window Tardif added over the sink sheds a little natural light on the task of washing up.

Maximizing the space Tardif maximized refrigeration space by placing standalone units side by side, then “building them in” with custom door fronts. She also tucked two refrigerator drawers into the cabinets she continued into the adjacent family room (by doing so, she not only extended the kitchen’s storage capacity, but also created a seamless visual flow between the spaces). By removing a second, little-used door beside the fireplace, Tardif was able to extend the built-ins to the wall, creating a mini home office space.

By mixing rustic elements like reclaimed brick and a copper-wrapped range hood with more luxe materials such as black granite for counters and a marble-look quartzite on the island, Tardif was able to render a casually elegant look to the space. The cabinet and drawer pulls were selected as much for their classic styling as for their wide spread (comfy for both big and little hands). The wood and twine light fixtures over the island cap things off with a subtle nod to waterfront living.

The homeowners say they love how their new kitchen looks.

They also say, however, that the true quality of Tardif’s design lies in the fact that she managed to turn the little things about their kitchen that once drove them crazy into some of the very things they now enjoy the most about their home.

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Your Guide to the

Holidays at Lake Norman

Fa, la, la, la your heart out Everyone associates summer with Lake Norman. While it’s true, this is the place to be when it’s warm, it’s also true that this is the place to be during the holidays. On any given day during the month of December, someone is doing something festive. And the best part is that they would love for you to join them.

With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of fun holiday things to do, so get out there and make spirits bright. For more details about these events, refer to the next two pages.

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December 1-January 1 Downtown Mooresville Holiday Light Spectacular, nightly December 1 North Mecklenburg Community Chorus performs Voices of Christmas, 7 p.m.

December 2 Davidson Holiday Gala, 7:30 p.m.

December 3 Davidson Holiday Gala, 7:30 p.m.

December 4 Christmas in Davidson, 6-9 p.m.

December 4-21 Davidson Community Players performs It’s a Wonderful Life December 5 Christmas in Davidson, 6-9 p.m.

December 5 MSI Chamber Holiday Bazaar, 2-8 p.m.

December 5 Christmas Celebration in Downtown Mooresville, 6-8 p.m.

December 6 Christmas in Davidson, 6-9 p.m.

December 6 North Mecklenburg Community Chorus performs Voices of Christmas, 3 p.m.

December 6 Candlelight Christmas at Historic Latta Plantation, 6-9 p.m.

December 6 Iredell Concert Association presents Denver and The Mile High Orchestra’s holiday concert, 7:30 p.m.

December 7 Davidson College Christmas Vespers Service, 7:30 p.m.

December 8 North Mecklenburg Community Chorus performs Voices of Christmas, 7 p.m.

December 9 Stocks for Tots, 5-9 p.m.

December 12 Christmas Celebration in Downtown Mooresville, 6-8 p.m.

December 13 A Huntersville Christmas, 4-8 p.m.

December 13 The 18th Annual Lighted Boat Parade at Peninsula Yacht Club, 6:15 p.m.

December 14 The Cornelius Concert Series features Mt. Zion UMC’s Chancel Choir, hand bell choir and orchestra performing Love Came Down at Christmas, 11 a.m., 2 p.m.

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

CONCERTS North Mecklenburg Community Chorus (December 1, 6, 8) The North Mecklenburg Community Chorus performs Voices of Christmas featuring a selection of new and traditional holiday favorites.

December 1, 7 p.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Davidson; December 6, 3 p.m., Community in Christ Lutheran Church, Cornelius; December 8, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, Huntersville.

Free. www.nmccsings.org.

Davidson Holiday Gala (December 2-3) The Davidson College Choirs, Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble and friends ring in the holiday season with the second annual Holiday Gala. 7:30 p.m. $10.73-$36.24.

Duke Family Performance Hall, Knobloch Campus Center, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

Iredell Concert Association (December 6) Denver and The Mile High Orchestra gets you in the holiday spirit. 7:30 p.m. $11.24. Mac Gray Auditorium, 474 North Center Street, Statesville, www.iredellconcerts.com.

Community Christmas Celebration and Movie Night (December 7) Enjoy Christmas carols, free pizza, drinks and desserts, plus free games for the children, as well as free photos with Santa. At 5 p.m. there will be a free showing of the comedy holiday classic A Christmas Story. 3:30-7 p.m., Huntersville United Methodist Church, 14005 Stumptown Road, Huntersville, www.humconline.org.

Davidson College Christmas Vespers Service (December 7) Join the Davidson College community for its annual Lessons and Carols Christmas Vespers Service featuring music from the Davidson College Chorale and Brass Ensemble. Prelude music performed by the Davidson College Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 p.m.

Free. Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Davidson, www.davidson.edu.

Cornelius Concert Series (December 14) Christmas at Mt. Zion celebrates the season with Mt. Zion’s Chancel Choir, hand bell choir and orchestra.

Love Came Down at Christmas by Joel Raney will be performed. 11

a.m. and 2 p.m., love offering, Mt. Zion United Methodist Church sanctuary, www.mtzionumc.net.

Lake Norman Big Band (December 15) 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. $5 cover.

Call 704.664.2695 for reservations.

The Finish Line Restaurant, 125 Morlake Drive, Mooresville, www. thelakenormanbigband.org.

EVENTS Downtown Mooresville Holiday Light Spectacular (December 1 through New Year’s Day)This orchestrated light show includes 75,000 lights set to music. 7-9 p.m.

Free. Lawn of Mooresville Town Hall, www.downtownmooresville.com.

Christmas in Davidson (December 4-6) Enjoy this Davidson tradition filled with carolers, a live nativity, food, performances, carriage rides and more. Norman Rockwell’s vision of the holidays comes to life.

6-9 p.m. Free. Downtown Davidson, www.christmasindavidson.com.

Christmas Celebration in Downtown Mooresville (December 5, 12) Visit Santa, enjoy music, Christmas Tree Lane, wagon rides and more. 6-8 p.m. Free.

Downtown Mooresville, www. downtownmooresville.com.

MSI Chamber Holiday Bazaar (December 5) Do your holiday shopping in a winter wonderland.

2-8 p.m. Free. Charles Mack Citizen Center, Mooresville, www.mooresvillenc.org.

Candlelight Christmas (December 6) Step back in time to a Latta family Christmas as you tour Historic Latta Plantation by candlelight. Visitors will meet the Latta family and see them celebrate the holiday through dancing, music and storytelling. Visitors will also have the opportunity to see cooking in the kitchen and visit a live nativity starring the Latta farm animals. 6-9 p.m. $8, $7 seniors and students, children 5 and under free. Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, www.lattaplantation.org.

Stocks for Tots (December 9) Stocks For Tots was created as a way to bring together stock car racing and its fans, while raising awareness

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of the child abuse problem in North Carolina. The idea was to collect toys and raise money during a festive, family-oriented holiday event. Folks get to see many of their favorite NASCAR & NHRA drivers / celebrities, as well as their show cars on display and even a visit from Santa himself. 5-9 p.m. NASCAR Technical Institute, 220 Byers Creek Road, Mooresville, www.stocksfortots.com.

A Huntersville Christmas (December 13) Downtown Huntersville will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland, complete with a visit from Santa and his elves, stories with Mrs. Claus. The Parks and Recreation afterschool team will be located in the fire department to assist the children in writing letters to Santa and the magic show will once again be located in Town Hall. There will be two stages with a variety of live entertainment and Christmas carolers roaming throughout the event. Local restaurants will be open as well as a variety of concessions. Craft vendors will be located in Veterans Park at Main and Maxwell for Holiday shopping. 4-8 p.m. Free. Downtown Huntersville, www.huntersville.org.

The 18th Annual Lighted Boat Parade (December 13) Area boats dress up for the holidays with the theme “Christmas Around the World” in mind. Santa arrives by fireboat at 6 p.m., and the parade begins at 6:15 p.m. Concessions and buffet open at 6 p.m. $19, $11 children 4-12. Peninsula Yacht Club, 18501 Harbor Light Boulevard, Cornelius, www.peninsulayacht.com.

First Footin Walk and Trail Run (January 1) If you enjoy the holidays a little too much, this event will get you back on the straight and narrow.

This Scottish tradition is a celebration of good will and good fortune.

First Footin’ Five Miler Trail Run, 10 a.m.; step off for the First Footin’ Walk around the farm grounds, 11 a.m.; Stone Soup Blessing and Gathering, noon. Rural Hill, Center of Scottish Heritage, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, www.ruralhill.net.

FILM Studio C Cinema Private Peaceful is a World War I drama directed by Pat O’Connor that details the gritty rural lives and loves of Tommo and Charlie — two young brothers — and their poor Devonshire family from 1909 until 1916, when the outbreak of World War I destroys their country

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idyll. Both join up (one under age), leaving behind the beautiful Molly who is the love of both of their lives. The young men survive gas attacks, shelling, German troops and the appalling deaths of their close friends. But one thing they cannot escape is summary military justice.

Cornelius residents, $10.70; nonCornelius resident $11.70. Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.studioccinema.com.

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

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.

Cornelius Arts Center. Home Grown is the center’s annual local art showcase. (Through December).

Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri-Sat 9 a.m.-noon. 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org.

“Cotton” Ketchie’s Landmark Galleries Various exhibitions.

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

Depot Art Gallery Mooresville Arts presents Artoberfest, featuring work from some of the finest artists around. September 30-October 31. Opening reception and awards presentation, October 10 6-8 p.m. 103 W. Center Avenue, Mooresville, www.magart.org.

Foster’s Frame and Art Gallery Various exhibitions. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10a.m.-4p.m.

403 N. Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, 704.948.1750.

Four Corners Framing and Gallery Various exhibitions. Tue-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

112 S. Main Street, Mooresville, 704.662.7154, www.fcfgframing.com.

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.

GALLERIES The Van Every/Smith Galleries Jaume Plensa (Through December 16) This exhibition — Plensa’s first comprehensive exhibition in North Carolina — features works on paper as well as sculptural works in bronze and steel. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat-Sun noon-4 p.m. Davidson College, The Van Every/Smith Galleries, 315 N. Main Street, Davidson, www. davidsoncollegeartgalleries.org.

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

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

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

Blue Planet Water Environmental Center Tour (First Tuesday, Third Thursday) Learn about water and wastewater through a hands-on tour. Fun for all ages. Tours are available the first Tuesday and the third Thursday of the month on a first-come, first-served basis. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission TBA. Call 704.621.0854 or e-mail Bplanet@ ci.charlotte.nc.us to schedule a tour.

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

2nd Friday Art Crawl Every Second Friday, Cornelius Cultural Arts Group invites the community to experience downtown Cornelius in style! Hosted by Bella Love, this monthly art crawl features some of the area’s most talented and

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Davidson Farmer’s Market (December 13, 20) 9 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 Basketball Could this be the year the Wildcats make it back to the big dance?

Come see. UNC Charlotte (December 3, 7 p.m.), Stetson (December 6, 4 p.m.), Niagara (December 13,

7 p.m.), Richmond (January 3, 5 p.m.). Belk Arena, Davidson College, www.davidsonwildcats.com.

Davidson College Women’s Basketball The Lady Wildcats kick off what promises to be another great season. North Carolina A & T (December 2, 7 p.m.), James Madison (December 7, 2 p.m.), La Salle (January 4, 2 p.m.). Belk Arena, Davidson College, www. davidsonwildcats.com.

THEATRE It’s a Wonderful Life (December 4-21) Step back in time and experience a live radio broadcast as this beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life. With the help of a small ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve and realizes the wide impact of his life. Presented by Davidson Community Players.

Thu-Sat 8 p.m., Sat-Sun 2 p.m.

Confirm times before going. $20, senior (65+) $18, student (under 21) $12. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour Street, Davidson, www. davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

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f a genie ever appeared and asked me who I wanted to be for an hour, I would say Darlene Love in an instant. To be able to sing like the famous pop star who belted Today I Met the Boy I’m Gonna Marry in the 1960s would be a dream come true for me. When the holidays roll around, the first song I want to hear is Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).

Love’s voice is a force that puts me in the Christmas spirit quicker than candy canes.

So when I first heard about 20 Feet from Stardom, a film directed by Morgan Neville, I wanted to see it. The film shines the spotlight on backup singers who sang (and still sing) for such legends as Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Sting and more. Darlene Love is a focus of the film, as is Merry Clayton, Claudia Lennear, Judith Hill, Lisa Fischer, Tata Vega and The Waters family. These are all people you don’t know you’ve heard on the radio for most of your life. (Clayton sings the amazing background vocals on the Rolling Stones' legendary Gimme Shelter.) I knew that this movie would put faces with so many names for me and give me more perspective into my super singing hero; I just had to see it.

However, it’s not that easy to see art house films on the big screen in this area. Sure, there’s the Manor Theatre in Charlotte, but that’s not so easy to swing when you’re the mom of four-year-old twins. (The ironic thing is that I used to live within walking distance of the Manor in my 20s.) Anyway, I kept my eye on this movie, watched it win an Academy Award for best documentary and hoped that someday I’d be able to see it.

(If you’re wondering, it’s also hard for us to swing the time for Netflix as well.) That said; I was beyond excited when I discovered that Studio-C Cinema was showing the film last month 10 minutes from my house.

Founded by Robert Maier, Studio-C Cinema started in July 2013 and focuses on bringing art films to the Lake Norman area. Movies are shown on a big screen at the Cornelius Arts Center, and because of demand, films will now be shown during the first and third weekends of the month starting in January. The space can seat 65, and films begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday nights (Saturday nights tend to sell out.)

There’s also a complimentary wine and cheese reception in the gallery of the Cornelius Arts Center beginning at 6:15 p.m.

My husband, John, and I arrived at the reception around 6:30 p.m. with plenty of time to take in the Alchemy of Tea exhibit on display. After chatting with folks in the

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Art films definitely have a place in the Lake Norman area with Studio-C Cinema

Clockwise from left, the complementary reception prior to the film; Lori K. Tate and her husband, John; Lori K. Tate and Robert Maier, founder of Studio-C Cinema.

gallery, we took our seats for the movie. Maier, who worked in film production for more than 35 years in New York, Baltimore and Charlotte and who is currently an instructor and coordinator of the broadcast production program at Gaston College, gave a brief introduction and then we were off to the serendipitous, yet heartbreaking world of backup singers.

Turns out Merry Clayton laid the Gimme Shelter track in the middle of the night when she was pregnant and wearing curlers. And Darlene Love gave up on the music industry for a while and cleaned houses. Who knew?

After the movie, most of the audience stayed around to have an interesting discussion about the film and the brutal industry it depicted. John and I had a great date night and plan to make Studio-C Cinema a regular thing. And I couldn’t be happier that I finally got to see the movie about my beloved Darlene Love.

THE SCOOP For more information regarding Studio-C Cinema, visit www.studioccinema.com.

This month Private Peaceful will be shown on December 6-7 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $9 for Cornelius residents, and $10 for other. On Saturday, December 13, Silent Film Comedy Shorts with live piano accompaniment by Ethan Uslan is the main attraction.

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