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Contents

10 The Main Channel

What’s hip at Lake Norman

15 Port Hole

The Lake Norman Chamber’s Annual Awards Banquet

16 Captain’s Chair

Rick and Brad Howard preserve history through Langtree Plantation

18 Game Changers

Rachel Sutherland makes a statement

Contents 28 Rip Currents —

Love

A Denver couple finds love in a hopeless place

33 The Galley with

Lynn and Glenn Café Sky Eatery mixes and matches to please

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21 Blair’s Bits 36 Grapevine

April and Michael Moore’s triumph

From honeymoon to Hanover Park

24 Rip Currents — 40 Game On Style Sweet and sparkly

Izzy Justice harnesses emotional intelligence in athletes

43 Thoughts from

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Mike Savicki tours the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame

48 Home Port An entertaining retreat in Troutman

66 Currently

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The Last Romance, Davidson in Denver and Sweetheart House Tours

72 Lori’s Larks

An artistic date night in Cornelius

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MAKE IT February is a big month for me. There’s the fifth birthday of The Tater Tots on Groundhog Day, as if Groundhog Day weren’t enough to celebrate. Then there’s my parent’s wedding anniversary, my father’s birthday, Valentine’s Day and my half-birthday.

If you know me well, odds are that you’ve heard the story of my half-birthday.

If not, today is your lucky day.

As I’ve mentioned in this column before, my parents bought a cottage on Lake Tillery the month before I was born. For those who care to count, that’s almost 43 years ago. To the left of our cottage lived a man named Richard Griffin, and his birthday fell on Christmas Day — the ultimate birthday curse for a child. He decided to remedy the situation by celebrating his half-birthday instead — June 25.

When he told 5-year-old me about his birthday set-up, I thought it was the coolest thing I had ever heard. Completely missing the point, I took his idea to mean that you could have two birthdays a year instead of just one. I immediately got my parents on board with the new birthday plan. Being the parents of an only child, they went along with it.

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You can celebrate any day you want on my half-birthday (it’s February 19 in case you want to send a card), and when I was in elementary school I was allowed to have a sleepover, complete with frozen pizza, Cheez Doodles and dancing to Rick Springfield songs. Gotta love the ’80s.

I’ve grown up a lot since then, as I now take it upon myself to buy my own half-birthday present, which usually results in going out for sushi. Regardless, I still recognize the day because it’s fun to celebrate things, and living another half year seems like as good a reason as any.

The same could be said for Valentine’s Day. A lot of people think February 14 is a commercialized/manufactured holiday that has nothing to do with love and everything to do with Hallmark. That might be true, but I think it’s a fun day to wear pink and cook a nice meal with my husband and children.

No, I don’t need a holiday to do those things, but sometimes I need reminders.

A holiday, artificial or not, works well in that capacity.

It’s so easy to get caught up in the day to day that we often forget to make things a little bit more special for ourselves or someone else. We shy away from using the

fine china. We keep grandmother’s ring wrapped in a jewelry box. We microwave popcorn instead of popping it over the stove. We eat inside instead of dining on the patio on a warm winter evening.

Little, special actions are the exclamation points in life. These are the things we remember. These are the things we relish.

I had outpatient surgery the day before Valentine’s Day last year, so we weren’t able to do anything special. That didn’t stop my husband from bringing me a surprise copy of Vanity Fair from the grocery store — a delicious treat for a magazine editor. His gift didn’t cost hardly anything. It was the fact that he knew how happy it would make me that made his gift spectacular.

This month, I challenge you to go out of your way to do little things for the ones you love and celebrate the fact that you are in each other’s lives. You can do this any day of the month for all I care, but if you need a reminder, Valentine’s Day is a good one.

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A Helping Hand Rebekah Mount offers companionship through Safe@Home From the age of 8, Huntersville resident Rebekah Mount knew she wanted to be a nurse. While her original vision for her career has changed, she is still passionate about health care and launched Safe@Home Companions this past August to prove it.

As she was homeschooled for high school, Mount became a Certified Nurse Aide, or CNA, through Central Piedmont Community College. After taking a job with a national home health company, she worked with an elderly client between 40 to 60 hours a week. The two developed a deep bond, and when the woman passed away, Mount says she was heartbroken.

It was then that she realized how important the need is to find trustworthy and compassionate caregivers, particularly for elderly clients. This sparked the idea for Safe@Home Companions, a non-medical companion service specifically designed to assist families as they care for loved ones.

All the companions, who work as independent contractors, are CNAs or registered nurses. They are available to serve in private homes, hospitals or long-term care facilities and assist clients in getting to appointments, housekeeping tasks, paying bills or simply companionship. Safe@Home Companions doesn’t just assist the elderly, however, as Mount explains that the services are available for veterans, new moms, those at home recovering from surgery, etc.

Because companion services typically aren’t covered by insurance, clients can

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Huntersville’ Rebekah Mount launched Safe@Home Companions to assist families as they care for loved ones.

book sessions in two- to four-hour blocks of time daily, weekly or on a one-time-only basis. Mount works as the Family Care Coordinator for the company, matching companions with clients, attending introductory meetings and monitoring the levels of service.

She is also now pursuing a degree in business marketing and management.

“What separates us from other

agencies is that we are so focused on that caregiver companion relationship,” says Mount. “It takes a very special caregiver to be a home companion.”

— Renee Roberson, photography by Ben Sherrill THE SCOOP For more information about Safe@Home Companions, visit www.safeathomecompanions.com.

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In the Kitchen with Jill Dahan

Conference at Davidson College is about sharing information and insight Interaction is one of the best ways to learn. And interaction between generations is even better. That’s the thinking behind the 7th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference at Davidson College this month.

“In 2008, three Davidson women began brainstorming ways to create a space for women of different ages and backgrounds to come together and share ideas about leadership in a variety of capacities,” explains Ashley Adams a senior political science major at Davidson College, who chairs the conference committee Jill Filipovic with Kate Sanford and Nora Wharton.

This year’s conference title is We’re Not There Yet: The State of Gender Equality in the 21st Century, and the keynote speaker is Jill Filipovic, a senior political writer for www.cosmopolitan.com. A frequent speaker and on-air commentator on gender, political and legal issues, Filipovic is a former weekly columnist for The Guardian, a non-practicing lawyer and an editor of the website Feministe.

“Kate [Sanford] and I have noticed a lot of people talking about whether or not there continues to be a ‘women’s movement’ today. We would argue that there is one, and it is increasingly found online,” explains Adams. “As a senior political writer for Cosmopolitan.com, Jill is part of this online movement. We both read her work and admire her, and found her to be a great option for the conference.”

In addition to Filipovic, the conference will feature breakout sessions titled How Far We’ve Come and We’re Not There Yet. Space is limited to 60 students and 60 members of the community.

“Ashley and I have left the past conferences feeling incredibly empowered and inspired, and we want to bring that feeling down to a really personal level,” says Sanford, a senior English major. “We are discussing problems of gender inequality that still exist today, so we hope that attendees will leave the conference with the resources — the knowledge, the perspectives, the enthusiasm — to make the changes in their everyday lives that will lead to larger, positive shifts in gender dynamics.”

— Lori K. Tate, photography courtesy of Ashley Adams and Kate Sanford THE SCOOP

The Women’s Leadership Conference at Davidson College takes place on Saturday, February 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Davidson College Lily Gallery.

Registration is $15 for students, $30 for community members. For more information, visit www.leadershipdavidson.com.

The Women’s Leadership Conference at Davidson College allows women of all ages to exchange ideas.

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Warm Gooey Dark Chocolate Puds Sometimes only chocolate will do. For those days, this showstopper of a dessert is not only utterly irresistible but is a one-bowl, cooked-in-less-than-10 minutes and good-for-you treat. The melt-in-the-middle fudgey center balances out the surrounding luxurious walls of dark chocolate cake. The good-for-you goodness comes from the 70 percent or above dark chocolate, which is rich with antioxidants, and the egg which delivers brain enhancing lutein. Anyone trying to avoid those sugar highs will be happy, as this cake only uses coconut sugar which is low glycemic and is chock full of antioxidants and minerals. Think of it as really having your cake and eating it, too. Double the quantities, and you can spoil more friends with this rich, decadent dessert.

Ingredients 50 grams of dark chocolate, 70 percent or above (I like Theo brand.)

1 large egg 1 tablespoon of cream cheese 1 tablespoon of coconut sugar, plus a bit extra for coating (I like Big Tree with vanilla beans.) ¼ teaspoon of vanilla paste or extract Instructions Melt the chocolate low and gently until just melted.

Whisk in the sugar and cream cheese until combined.

Quickly whisk in the egg until smooth and add the vanilla. Butter lightly two (2 ½ inch in diameter) ramekins and sprinkle inside with enough sugar to lightly coat.

Divide mixture between cups and bake at 375 F for about eight to nine minutes. They will slightly jiggle in the center. Remove and let set two to three minutes. Run a knife around the outsides and turn upside down onto serving plates. Serve warm or at room temperature with Greek yogurt or ice cream if desired. Serves two.

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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Gardening Outside the Lines The Davidson Horticultural Symposium offers innovation and creativity It is impossible to drive along the picturesque residential back roads of the Lake Norman area without appreciating the landscaping of the houses that populate them. A well-designed cottage garden or well-kept yard can beautify a property, but knowing what to do with a space can be difficult. When the Davidson Garden Club started their Horticultural Symposium 31 years ago, they intended to address this very question.

“The whole concept and intention of the symposium [has always been] the same: to provide an educational opportunity to the community,” says Mary Wilson Stewart, a member of the club.

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aspiring and experienced gardeners alike.

Now, years later, the event draws more than 400 attendees to campus. They come to hear the diverse group of horticultural authorities brought in as speakers, to tour the campus’s arboretum, to eat the homebaked goods provided by club members and to see the work of the visiting artist — this year, potter Pam Brewer.

The 31st Annual Davidson Horticultural Symposium is themed Planting Outside the Lines and will take place on March 3 at Davidson College. This theme represents a focus on finding innovative ideas for planting and using natural spaces in wilder ways.

“There is a tremendous interest in designing your own garden,” says Pam Grant, the club’s publicity chair. The symposium is focused on exactly that:

Davidson’s Robin Wilgus painted this garden especially for the Davidson Horticultural Symposium.

teaching attendees of all skill levels how to make a garden or yard an unforgettable part of their home’s aesthetic.

— Connor Roberson, photography courtesy of Michael VanHecke THE SCOOP The Davidson Horticultural Symposium takes place on Tuesday, March 3 from 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Knobloch Campus Center at Davidson College. The cost is $89 per attendee, and the registration deadline is February 23. For more information, visit www.davidsonsymposium.org.

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They are available in either 14kt gold-fill or sterling silver, and they Bonnie Boardman’s latest are 32 inches long. necklaces.

“I really wanted to do a mini collection with some color and sparkle but still keep my signature hammered metal element in the design,” says Boardman. “I love layering necklaces of different lengths, and these are perfect to layer with one or two shorter necklaces.”

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A ferry crossing the Catawba River in the early 1900s.

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Getting around the Lake Norman area isn’t easy. Anyone who’s tried to make a one-exit trip on I-77 in the afternoons can tell you that. Though it’s tempting to wax nostalgic about the days before traffic jams and toll road plans, this area has always had its share of transportation troubles.

The main obstacle: water. Before 1963, folks had to find a way to get over the Catawba River. Today, getting around the massive Lake Norman is the chief challenge. Reminders of the river’s central role in everyday life are all around us.

There’s Hager’s Ferry Road, Beatty’s Ford Road and, of course, the Cowan’s Ford Dam — that giant concrete structure that keeps the lake in place.

Ever wonder, while you’re sitting in traffic, where these ford and ferry names came from? Early settlers and the Catawba Indians before them spent lots of time looking for the narrowest and shallowest spots in the river. They called these spots fords. Some fords were a series of rocks forming rough and slippery bridges for foot traffic. At other spots, horses and wagons found shallow enough ground to splash across. The settlers who found the fords, or owned land around them, gave the crossings their names. Sherrill’s Ford, for instance, gets its name from Adam Sherrill, the earliest recorded white settler to cross west of the Catawba in 1747.

The first long distance roads all led to the fords. When the Revolutionary War made it to the Lake Norman area in 1780-81, the fords became key points of confrontation between the British and American forces.

In later years, as more and more people streamed into the area, landowners at deeper spots along the river started offering ferry rides across.

A dozen or more ferries operated along the Catawba by the late 1800s. The flat-bottom boats, driven by paddles and poles, carried horses, wagons and even some automobiles from shore to shore. Some were still making trips across as late as the 1930s.

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the early 1900s, North Carolina began investing in highways. In 1907, a group of Mooresville businessmen helped raise money for a bridge over the Catawba in hopes of convincing the state to run its Salisbury-to-Asheville highway through town. The 43-foot tall steel bridge wouldn’t survive the Great Flood of 1916 (the subject of a future installment), but it signaled the end of the era of ferries and fords.

And, yes, it was a toll bridge.

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From left, Lauren Furcht, Jennifer Stoops, Erika Erlenbach and CURRENTS Publisher Sharon Simpson.

The Lake Norman Chamber held its Annual Awards Banquet on Friday, January 16 at The Peninsula Club in Cornelius. Senator Thom Tillis was the keynote speaker. During his speech, the newly elected Senator promised not to let the pressures of Washington, DC reduce his commitment to the Lake Norman area. The dinner also included the installation of the chamber’s chairman for 2015, Mike Russell.

The Robert Cashion Businessperson of the Year award was presented to Greg O’Connor of Champion Sports Performance, while The McIntosh Law Firm Passion to Succeed Award was given to Sam James of James Funeral Home Cemetery & Onsite Crematory in Huntersville.

The John R. Cherry Community Service Award went to the Lake Norman Kiwanis Club.

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The Lake Norman Chamber’s Annual Awards Banquet

Senator Thom Tillis was the keynote speaker. Kristin and Rob Kidwell, and Woody and Sharon Washam.

2015 Chamber president Mike Russll and wife Tracy. Brett Hicks and wife Brittani.

N.C. Senator Jeff Tarte and his wife, Nancy.

Louise Cashion with her son, John, and grandson.

Sally and Chris Ashworth.

From left, Senator Thom Tillis, Bill Russell and Susan Tillis.

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From left, Brad and Rick Howard of Mooresville co-own Langtree Plantation.

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ick Howard and his son, Brad, are learning a lot about weddings these days.

As the co-owners of Langtree Plantation, a new (yet old) wedding/event venue in Mooresville, the Howards know what’s important in creating a successful soiree.

They also know the importance of preserving history. Built in 1850, the main house on the property stands surrounded by oak trees just as it did back then. For Rick and Brad, Langtree Plantation is a way of preserving the area’s heritage and giving the people in the Lake Norman community a place where they can make their own history.

With the official opening slated for this spring, we recently spoke with Brad and Rick, both Mooresville natives, to learn more about what’s going on at Langtree Plantation.

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What was going on with this property before you purchased it?

Rick: Before we bought it, the house was a private residence. It was built by Dr. Henry Yeoman Mott in 1850. He lived here, and then his son lived here. It was purchased

by Carl Malz in the 1970s, and we bought it from him.

How did you come up with the idea to turn the property into an events venue?

Rick: I’ve lived here all of my life. He’s [Brad] lived here all of his life. Originally when we started the other Langtree [LangTree Lake Norman], part of the vision for that was

Rick and Brad Howard want you to make memories at Langtree Plantation planning for the future and trying to respect the heritage of the community. This property [Langtree Plantation] was one of the largest land tracts that could be developed, and it had a lot of history with it. We bought it to try to preserve it, and at the time we bought it we had no idea for sure what we were going to do with it.

We did a lot of research and looked at a lot of communities outside of here. People started calling wanting to have weddings here. We started to do focus groups and visit places. We thought this would be a great place for events.

What will it evolve into? It’s changing every day. We started out with weddings.

There was recently a surprise birthday party for a 70-year-old. There have been

wedding showers, baby showers. There’s talk of a prom here this spring and graduations. The vision now is for it to be a community-based facility for any sort of special celebration, whether it’s a wedding or a family reunion or a corporate function — we have several of those during the week.

Brad: We’re surrounded by all of these companies, and we have all of these buildings on the property for breakouts.

It’s not your traditional facility.

Rick: One thing that was very positive to us about the property is that the Davidson College Lake Campus surrounds it. All 110 acres of it surrounds us. That land is in a trust, and it will remain the way it is.

You’re not going to wake up tomorrow and find 6,000 homes over there.

What have you added to the property?

Rick: There’s a big barn in the back. The property really consists of the house itself, then the lodge and a rustic barn. The new events center is under construction and will be finished by spring. That building is 8,250 square feet.

What’s the square footage of the main house?

Rick: About 5,000 square feet, and there’s a place for brides to get ready before the wedding.

Brad: We’ve put in a bridal changing room upstairs. It’s got a chaise lounge, a standup mirror and a dressing table.

How do you want people to feel when they come here?

Rick: We want it to be comfortable, laid back and a place where they can create memories that will last a lifetime for whatever occasion it happens to be.

Rick: What we’ve done is basically come in Brad: We want it to feel like home when and refurbished it. they show up.

Brad: Everything was existing. What is now the Carolina Boulder Lodge was a THE SCOOP garage. We just took the garage doors off For more information regarding Langtree Plantation, visit www.langtreeplantation.com. and added some decorative landscaping.

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Game Changers

by Rosie Molinary photography by Candy Howard

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DEFYING EXPECTATION Rachel Sutherland always wanted to make a statement

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or years, she did it with a byline. Now, she is doing it as the head of Rachel Sutherland Communications, a career move that may have come relatively quickly but whose foundation she laid over decades in the newspaper industry.

“We moved here in 1998 for jobs at The Charlotte Observer. I eventually ended up in the role of style editor and covered fashion and beauty. It was a dream job for me,” recalls 41-year-old Sutherland, who lives in Mooresville.

When the economy took a nosedive in 2008, The Charlotte Observer began to offer buy-outs to their staff. With a smaller workforce, Sutherland’s job was growing frustrating, and she anticipated more buy-outs. Preemptively, she considered what could be next for her even though she first dreamed of working for a newspaper in middle school.

“I took stock of what I was good at and what I was good at was pitching. That was how my ideas got into the paper. I was really good at finding stories that were different or new or finding new ways to approach stories,” recalls Sutherland.

It wasn’t just story generation that excited Sutherland.

“I loved that my job gave me license to talk to as many people as I could,” she says.

At a business lunch with a shop owner, Sutherland lamented that things in the newspaper industry were changing.

“I said ‘my job is not going the way that I want it to,’ and he said ‘I would pay you to do my PR’,” remembers Sutherland.

“So I spent six months thinking about how I could do it, what I would do and thinking about the interactions I had with small business owners as style editor. They would call me at the last minute and say, ‘Can you get this in?’ so I knew there was a need locally for people

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Mooresville’s Rachel Sutherland started her career in the newspaper industry and now runs Rachel Sutherland Communications.

Up Close and Personal

What’s the best advice you have ever been given? Say thank you and write thank you notes. I got my first newspaper internship because I wrote the recruiter a thank you note.

What is one app you cannot live without?

Evernote.

What advice do you give regularly? It is show business and not show friends. I don’t have to do things just to be nice. It is important to maintain a distinction between friends and business. Friends and business can mix sometimes, but there should always be a distinction between the two.

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who knew how the system worked.”

In January 2010, Sutherland launched Rachel Sutherland Communications, a pitch-based PR and marketing firm that offers its clients an all-encompassing perspective in order to maintain clear messaging across all channels.

While she made the move out of necessity, Sutherland now marvels at how right her new career is for her and her clients.

“It took me so long to decide to do it, and then, when it started working, I thought,

When you were 8 years old, what did you want to be when you grew up? A lawyer because I liked arguing with people.

What is your best habit? My religious use of my Day Designer planner.

‘Why didn’t I do this earlier?’ I loved telling people good stories and turning people on to new stuff. That is why being a fashion editor was a good fit for me. That is what I am doing now; I just have a different audience,” says Sutherland. “I am still pitching editors, just not from inside the paper. I love that I get to make people happy from my clients to the editors that we work with to the consumers because they are learning something new.

Business ownership has been a giant exercise in defying expectation.”

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From left, Michael, Fletcher, Parker and April Moore of Cornelius. The Moore family started the non-profit organization Remembering Finn as a tribute to their oldest son, Finn, who was tragically killed by a drunk driver.

by Blair MIller photgraphy by Ben Sherrill

helping by healing April and Michael Moore turned the worst of tragedies into something positive

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n an instant, life changed for April and Michael Moore. They remember the phone call they received in August of 2007 that propelled them into a world they never expected. Their son, Finn, who was spending time with family in South Florida, had been involved in a serious car accident. A drunk driver had hit the 7 year old, and doctors said Finn was in coma.

April and Michael immediately got into their car and made the drive from Cornelius to Fort Lauderdale. “We were in shock and didn’t know what we were walking into,” recalls April.

“We didn’t know what to expect. We didn’t know if we could make it there.

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It was a moment by moment thing.”

Photography courtesy of Michael and April Moore.

There’s a reason

Seven-year-old Finn was visiting family in South Florida at the time of his accident.

What made this even more challenging was that April was eight months pregnant at the time. The couple began the trip, but the stress of it all prompted April to begin to go into labor. Despite the painful contractions, the Moores continued on until they made it to the hospital, where doctors were evaluating Finn.

“Doctors were telling us to go deliver the baby, but I just felt like I needed to be with Finn,” says April.

“The contractions were so unbearable during the drive. Yet, when I got to the hospital, I didn’t feel them. God gave us that time to be with Finn and prevented us from feeling the contractions.”

Finn died from the injuries in the crash.

But within hours of Finn’s death, April gave birth to their second son, Parker Finn.

“Here I was in labor, yet I was also trying to handle the loss of my other son,” says April. “I’m not sure how to describe that.

When you look at people who have been through something highly traumatic, there’s a period of numbness and shock.”

April delivered Parker through C-section, and doctors had some concerns about Parker’s respiratory system so he was taken to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. As night fell, the reality of what had happened was settling in for April and Michael.

“We had awful breakdowns that night,” says April. “But we also feel strongly that there’s a reason why this happened.” While Parker was getting the treatment he needed in the NICU, April and Michael were able to grieve and prepare themselves. “Parker was protected from our misery by getting treatment 24-7 from the nurses,” says Michael. Parker was eventually released, and the Moores returned to Cornelius.

Keeping his memory alive

One year after Finn’s death, the Moore family began to hear from other family members who wanted to remember Finn by helping others. “It started with people giving us money they would’ve spent on a birthday present for Finn,” says April. “They wanted that money to be used in a way to support his memory, and it eventually grew to strangers sending us money.”

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Finn loved to swim, so his family created Remembering Finn, a non-profit organization that provides swim lessons to children who can’t afford them at the Lake Norman YMCA.

swim lessons for kids who can’t afford them at the Lake Norman YMCA. In the seven years since Finn’s death, the Moores estimate that more than $35,000 has been donated directly to the YMCA, resulting in 1,788 children learning to swim.

“It’s just rewarding to know that there are children who are able to have this experience because of the generosity of the people who are helping to keep Finn’s memory alive,” says April. It’s true healing for a family that has endured so much by what happened in an instant.

“Everything we went through, we are now turning around to help others,” says Michael. “That’s what is healing to us.”

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n October 25, 2009, 34-year-old Amy years, and she never got to see them.”

Pardue suddenly collapsed when an New beginnings aneurysm ruptured in her brain just two The Pardue twins, Brantley and days after giving birth to twin boys. Her Gavin, remained in the Presbyterian heartbreaking death brought strangers Hospital NICU for several weeks. Tim together and impacted lives forever. visited his sons every day, often stopping Tragic loss by the ICU desk to give updates on Amy was a healthy mom-to-be their condition and to show photos. until her oxygen levels dropped, Still trying to come to terms with forcing her to deliver her twins via an Amy’s death, Tim asked Kelley if emergency C-section at 31 weeks of she could talk privately. “He said, pregnancy. Her family would learn that ‘Can we talk about everything pneumonia caused her levels to drop. sometime? I just need to understand After delivery, she improved. A everything,’ ” Kelley recalls. transfer from ICU to the maternity The two met in the cafeteria for floor seemed likely. Tim Pardue, her coffee, exchanged phone numbers and husband of nine years, had every remained in touch. Since Amy had reason to believe Amy would be fine. planned to be a stay-at-home mom, The morning Amy collapsed, a nurse Tim was strapped to find childcare for named Kelley came on shift as Amy’s his premie sons after NICU discharge. A nurse. Kelley was not supposed to work former NICU nurse, Kelley was a natural that day but picked up an extra shift. fit to help. Tim knew she only worked She had the difficult task of comforting weekends at the hospital, so she could Amy’s family through their grief. spend time with her son during the week.

With no alternatives left to save Amy’s When the twins were four months old, life, Tim donated her organs. He’d later Kelley moved in to care for them full time. learn that Amy’s kidneys, pancreas and Tim and Kelley’s friendship liver saved the lives of four other moms. blossomed. They began dating As a divorced mom of a then 2-yearand soon fell in love.

“You have a lot of time to talk and get to know one another when you’re up in the middle of the night feeding babies together every three hours,” says Kelley.

Their dating was met by some skepticism initially. Soon Kelley's and Amy’s families were brought together by an unexpected and amazing discovery. Kelley’s mother, Cathy Kennerly, and Amy’s mother, Susie Stephens, met only to realize they were long lost childhood friends.

“When we discovered who Kelley’s mother was, it was like a sign from God — and Amy — that everything would be okay. It was reassurance that we needed,” says Stephens. Now all three families come together for birthdays, Christmas celebrations and a yearly mountain vacation. old son, Kelley was deeply touched by the loss of this young mother. “It was Families united my worst day as a nurse,” she says.” This In April 2011, the couple married. mom wanted these babies for all of these

"You have a lot of time to talk and get to know one another when you’re up in the middle of the night feeding babies together every three hours."

Tim and Kelley’s friendship blossomed.

They began dating and soon fell in love.

Amy’s family attended. “We are so thankful they [Brantley and Gavin] won’t know the pain of not having a mommy,” says Candie Goodwin, Amy’s sister.

Kelley’s son, Grayson, then age 3, pulled 18-month-old Brantley and Gavin down the aisle in a wagon.

“If we can survive dating with premie twins and a 2 year old while going through the grieving process, we can make it through anything,” says Kelley, who has now officially adopted the twins.

“They grew in my heart and not in my belly,” she says. “I feel so grateful that God has allowed me to be their mommy.” She’s also grateful to Amy, whom Kelley only met and had a brief conversation with a day prior to Amy’s sudden death.

“Amy made Tim the husband that he is, and she brought these two precious boys into my life,” says Kelley.

To keep Amy’s memory alive, Kelley created a picture book for Brantley and Gavin with their mom’s monthly pregnancy and baby shower photos.

The Pardues’ courtship and blended family is unconventional, but they believe God brought their families together and say they are blessed to have so much love surrounding them.

“I’m very happy where I am and am thankful,” says Tim.

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“We are tucked away back here, but once people know we are here, they come back two or three times a week,” says owner Kim Ngo. “That shows me that they enjoy what we have to offer.”

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Café Sky Eatery at LangTree Lake Norman satisfies a variety of appetites

Surprise and delight

The California Salad features romaine lettuce, mixed greens, avocado, tomatoes, strawberries, candied walnuts, Feta cheese and raspberry vinaigrette.

Ngo chose menu items that surprise and delight more adventuresome diners, while also offering more traditional and expected choices that deliver as promised.

To fashion the eclectic menu, she and her husband, Son Ngo, drew upon their family’s dining experiences, their international heritage and a background in restaurants.

“My menu base, everywhere we go, we always look for something for all four family members to eat,” she says. “We all have four different tastes. It’s hard to go anywhere.

All of us cannot agree on anything to eat.

That’s how I came up with this concept and hoping that everybody who comes in here can find something to eat.”

She worked on the menu for more than six months, mixing and matching, knowing she wanted to offer more than just conventional deli choices.

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The Thai Chicken Flatbread Pizza offers grilled chicken, red onions, sprouts, provolone, crushed peanuts, cilantro, shredded carrots and peanut sauce.

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“I wanted to mix in other stuff,” she explains. “The Banh Mi sandwich is very popular now. That is the number one sandwich in Vietnam, which is where I come from. I wanted to offer food like that. We do have people who say, ‘Oh my, I don’t have to go to Charlotte.’ We have Thai, and we have American, of course. I put in the pulled pork sandwich. People here like barbecue.”

The Banh Mi sandwich features grilled chicken and ham, with pate, pickled shredded carrots, cilantro and special mayo on a baguette. The pulled pork sandwich showcases Carolina smoked BBQ on a brioche bun with cole slaw on the side. The menu also features fresh salads, Paninis, spuds, flatbread pizzas and a daily soup.

The more traditional fare, such as the Nathan’s hotdogs and the Sky High Club — while a bit more indulgent than the more healthy options — also were chosen for their emphasis on quality.

Ngo tried out recipes on her husband and children, Skyler and Tyson.

“I want the food to be fresh, simple, and fast,” she says. “I want people to come in here and know that our food is healthy.

That’s what I want people to know us for, fresh ingredients and gourmet tasting. I do blend in some different ingredients to make it gourmet. That’s just a little extra

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The Sky High Club satisfies with ham, turkey, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and mayo on three slices of toasted bread.

touch that I want to add in, so they can taste a little difference.”

For example, with the Thai chicken flatbread pizza, she adds fresh bean sprouts and crushed peanuts. “With items like that, you don’t normally go into a restaurant and get that,” she says.

Something for her family Ngo owns and operates two Orchid Spa and Nails salons, the first in Harrisburg. When son Tyson was admitted to Pine Lake Preparatory, she decided to open her second nail salon in LangTree Lake Norman. As Cornelius residents, the family drove by the development frequently and saw how it was growing.

“I went in and signed for my nail salon,” she recalls. “They offered me the whole space. There was no way I could fill the whole space with nail clients. And, if I could, I wouldn’t be doing a good job with it. I don’t want the assembly line. I want customized, and I want the quality.”

She decided to split the space in half and offer food. She considered several concepts before landing on Café Sky Eatery. The décor complements the food, with a sleek, modern design.

Initially, Ngo had thought to offer just ice cream, then explored the idea

of a snack shop with ice cream, fries and similar items. “Then, I thought that was just too fattening, with all that grease and oils,” she says. “So then, I changed to this concept.”

At first, the café sold already prepared entrees from a grab-and-go case.

They found, however, that the quality deteriorated too quickly. Now, a front case features specialty drinks and desserts, with the entrees prepared quickly to-order.

Nova’s Bakery provides bread and desserts to the eatery. “That’s one thing I am very pleased about,” Ngo says. “Our bread is very fresh.

You can taste the difference.”

Ngo spent the early years of her career in restaurants. Most recently she owned Japanese restaurant Yoshi’s Grill in Huntersville with her husband and his brothers. They recently sold it to a partner. “We sold it so we could concentrate on something for us,” she says. “I wanted to venture out and try to do something different.”

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Grapevine

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A honeymoon created a passion for good wine that resulted in a vineyard right here in North Carolina, close to our lake

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number of years ago Michael and Amy Helton, newlyweds, spent their honeymoon in the South of France. That’s not a bad spot to be in, especially if you like wine. So, of course, they experienced local wines either at restaurants or on picnics — why not, great wines and not so expensive.

Then came the thud of reality as they returned home. Both of them were art teachers and each was looking at possible retirement.

That involved figuring out what they wanted to do in the next phase of their lives. One day, as they drove by an abandoned tobacco field in Yadkinville, their thoughts drifted back to the sunshine and euphoria of the Mediterranean, and the answer became blindingly clear — “let’s build a vineyard and a winery.”

Build they did. Goody for us.

After two years of hard work — the romance of winemaking is mostly myth and mostly overrated — their first harvest came in, and Michael made and bottled his first vintage.

Now in their 18th year, Hanover Park Vineyard produces world-class wines.

Again, goody for us.

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Hanover Park produces wines that have shown to be world class.

Don’t take my word for it World class wines? Don’t just take my word for it; take that of a bunch of wine connoisseurs in Paris. A few years back I got one of Paris’ most noted chefs to set up a wine pairing lunch at Le Violin d’Ingres, a one Michelin star restaurant. The wines he featured were from Hanover Park. What I liked was that the chef, Christian Constant, didn’t just choose items off of his regular menu for the pairing, he created dishes to complement the wines. I sent him tasting notes, and he designed the lunch menu around them. Pretty neat.

Michael, Amy and I sat down and hosted lunch. There were quite a few Gallic eyebrows around that lunch table and, by the end of the meal, all of them were raised. The Parisian bunch were a little familiar with Napa Valley but had never heard of Yadkin Valley. We sure piqued interest. It got to the point where one of the wine staff ran back to the kitchen to find an atlas to uncover “Where is this North

Michael Helton, right, and the sommelier at Le Violin d’Ingres discuss Hanover Park’s wines.

Carolina?” The overall comment was, “These are very good wines, but they are not French.” Given French chauvinism when it comes to wine, that rates as a very high compliment.

We ran a second, more casual session. This whole adventure took place at a time when I was still toiling away in the world of commerce.

One of my clients was a French

telecommunications executive and a real wine aficionado. The four of us went to lunch at his favorite neighborhood restaurant and brought our own wine along. Not as formal but same result. The whole serving staff got involved in tasting Hanover Park wine.

There were rave reviews and lots of curious and jealous fellow diners. Two for two in Paris — not a bad wine score.

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Michael Helton is smart enough not to try and duplicate the wines he fell in love with in southern France. He wants his wines to show the unique soil and climate of his vineyard. He encourages his vines to dig deep for moisture and pull lots of taste goodies from the soil. But nonetheless his philosophy of winemaking is deeply shaped by his time in France.

The southern Rhône region of France produces some spectacular wines that are unique. Back here in the United States there are several wine makers, Rhône Rangers, who use Rhône wines as a kind of template that influence how their wines are made. Helton fits right in. He uses grape varietals that are found in the southern Rhône region as well as several, more well known, others. He also creates wines that are a blend of several grapes, another Rhône characteristic — interesting fact, there are 13 grapes that are, by law, allowed to be blended into the Rhône’s famous Châteauneuf du Pape wine. But, let me emphasize again, he uses the Rhône wines as a template only. His aim is wines that showcase the terroir of his particular piece of the Yadkin Valley.

That’s what makes everything so interesting, not to mention tasty.

Helton’s wines definitely have an "Old World" feel to them. His goal is to create wines that are perfect accompaniments to food — although they’re really splendid on their own. The wines are definitely not “fruitforward” like most other wines from the “New World.”

There are fruit flavors, naturally, but they are beautifully balanced by all that good stuff that the vines pulled from the soil.

There are nice earthy tones, a touch of mineralogy, vegetal flavors and garrigue. Garrigue? That’s a wine term from, where else, the southern region of France. Garrigue refers to the low-growing vegetation on the limestone hills of the Mediterranean coast.

There are flavors of bushy, fragrant plants that grow wild there, plants such as juniper, thyme, rosemary and lavender. Garrigue refers to the sum of them — all of this from a simple grape.

Hanover Park’s portfolio is extensive, so it’s well worth the trip to get to the vineyard to sample some or all of them. I’m a Rhône wine groupie, so whenever I’m at Hanover Park I head for a sip of Viognier or a Mourvèdre, two grapes found mostly in the Rhône region. Another of my targets is Helton’s blended wines. Blending allows winemakers to create a wine with just the right balance.

Some strengths of one grape match weaknesses of another.

Sometimes blending can create a wine that’s greater than the sum of the parts of wines that are being blended. Helton produces a couple — Michael’s Blend and a wine called 1897. Nice.

Without a doubt, the best way to taste wine is with the person who created it. You get to delve into the philosophy behind the wine, and then you get to sample it. It’s like having a conversation with a poet. Hanover Park is easy to get to, just a short ride from the lake. So, pay a visit, do a little “philosophizing” and sip on a glass of liquid poetry. Enjoy.

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Game On

by Mike Savicki phtography by Glenn Roberson

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Cornelius resident Izzy Justice understands the valuable link between the brain and improving athletic performance.

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EQ Learning to understand and harness emotional energy can improve athletic performance

began to see that while athletes understand the physical and technical aspects of their game, they almost universally lacked emotional understanding.

“It’s funny, when I ask athletes to tell me about themselves, they know the specifics of their bodies like their height, weight, percentage of body fat and VO2 Max, and they can tell me everything about their best times, best pitches and most memorable performances, and if they play a sport that uses equipment, they can tell me down to the detail about the specs of the equipment. But when I ask them to describe what roles their brains play

The Missing Piece Justice was trained in a new science called emotional intelligence, and he knew full well how it helped in the business world. But in his decades of work, he never considered how it might apply to athletes.

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Not long after, the golfer became Justice’s first client, and the improvements they made together helped catapult him higher in the PGA rankings and into The Champions Tour. Justice soon expanded and diversified his client base, connecting with a stable of athletes and teams across NASCAR and professional tennis and basketball, as well as the triathlon world. As a neuropsychologist, he soon

Photography courtesy of Izzy Justice

Athlete

zzy Justice was firmly and comfortably entrenched in his career as a management consultant before he began a proam round of golf at the 2002 Wells Fargo Championship. Trained to work with senior leaders and management teams of Fortune 500 companies in harnessing human capital and maximizing the performance of employees, Justice was known and respected for the results he delivered in a business setting. But at dinner that evening, when the PGA Tour Professional he had been paired with earlier in the day asked him if his skills might translate to assisting athletes, Justice made an abrupt career change.

Justice with five-time Ironman champion Heather Gollnick. The two co-wrote the book Triathlete EQ, A Guide For Emotional Endurance.

in their game, they know very little,” says Justice. “Because the science behind emotional intelligence is a science that is less than 20 years old, there is a tremendous opportunity for athletes across a broad spectrum to make improvements. …

When I first began, my work was vastly different and unknown.”

Find your color When Justice, a Davidson College graduate, works with a new client, he follows a similar basic protocol. First, he gives the athlete or team the language to talk about emotions as they impact sports performance.

“In our society, we are conditioned not to talk about

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Justice competing last year in Ironman Chattanooga.

for it to happen. By having the emotional awareness, we will be able to process the challenge better and move back to green.”

Justice sees the potential gains that can come with learning to understand and harness emotional energy as vital for athletes of all abilities. He says awareness and knowledge of how the brain acts and reacts is paramount to moving to a higher level of performance and satisfaction.

“While sports and business are different, I have learned, at the end of the day, the feelings are the same, and the enjoyment that comes with the reward is the same, too,” Justice says. “What we need to do is recognize that our emotions impact so much, and to achieve, improve or reach a goal, training our brains must exist alongside training our bodies.”

explaining, “Our decision-making ability is compromised by the emotions that we feel, and the emotions we feel are very, very different in a competitive environment.

We, as athletes, must know that at some point, something will happen that will put us in red. It could be an equipment failure or even a weather change. We must be aware of this, embrace it, and be prepared

To learn more about Athlete EQ, connect with Dr. Izzy Justice on Facebook at the public group Sports EQ with Dr. Izzy or visit www.triathleteq. com. His book, Triathlete EQ, A Guide For Emotional Endurance, was co-written by five-time Ironman Champion Heather Gollnick and includes a forward

by Bob Babbitt.

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our emotions,” he says. “We don’t talk about it at the office or at home, so how can we talk about it in sports?”

The language he teaches includes a color-coded system of green, red and yellow signals to help the athlete better understand his or her emotional condition through every stage of performance — from basic training through highlevel competition. In their most basic definition, green represents the athlete in a positive, forward-thinking state. Red represents a condition of stress, typically when an athlete is pushed to “fight or flight” mode. And yellow represents the state in between, where athletes are neither pushing nor coasting.

“Statistics show the average human being spends almost 80 percent of our time in some sort of yellow,” Justice explains.

“My job is to help an athlete execute to the best of their ability, and they can only do that in a green state. If they do it in either the yellow or red state, it is pure luck and can’t be repeated. We train to be green.”

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Writer Mike Savicki tours the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame in Mooresville

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n the far back corner of Mooresville’s North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame and Museum, well beyond AJ Foyt’s orange #54 Camaro stock car, around the corner from an impressive collection of top fuel dragsters, and not too far from Ryan Newman’s #27 Alltel Ford Taurus, a bright yellow 1929 Ford Model A rests proudly and patiently. To the uneducated eye, the car might seem like nothing more than a relic in a museum dedicated to race history, but to those who are close to the sport, the car represents something

Mike Savicki spent some quality dude time at the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame in Mooresville.

much more. Built on a Modified Model A Ford chassis and powered by a 1951 Mercury V8, the car is a living reminder of how the pursuit of speed and power has driven locals to push the envelope of performance for decades.

You see, in 1992, this car, owned and driven by Mooresville’s Don Miller, became the fastest supercharged flathead V-8 street roadster on earth.

During a white glove tour of the museum, routinely given numerous times daily to any and all visitors who might be interested by an army of volunteer staffers, we stop to debate the speed performance and potential of the car.

“Don purchased the car in the mid1980s and converted it to a purpose-built race car. He had this up to 156 miles an hour in Bonneville,” explains Ray Wallace, a Sherrill’s Ford resident and museum volunteer more popularly known as “Razor.” “He blew away the class record, and this could have gone faster.”

“Actually, it was 156.6 miles an hour, but no one kept a record of that,” says Mooresville’s Zon Davison, a second volunteer guide, adding, “and it still could go faster.”

Troutman’s Doug Nutter, a third volunteer in the group, nods in approval while Miller, now the museum’s chairman, simply smiles from a stool nearby.

In racing, I quickly learned fractions of miles per hour matter. Compounded over even a flying mile, it is those fractions that make the difference. They define winning.

And when it comes to talking racing, you can never have enough opinions, especially when the subject car is nearly 90 years old and still has power, promise and possibility under the hood.

In the next hour, as my guides lead me through display after display of fire suits, engines, cars, memorabilia, trophies, awards and even a display of how moonshine was once made, bottled and run locally, I learn about how motorsports has come to define the

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region, how many of the sport’s legends have left their mark in our state, and how each and every car on display has impacted the sport.

Miller, the retired president of Penske Racing South and former team manager for Rusty Wallace and the Miller Genuine Draft Racing Team, tells me about how his team once believed “Rusty’s Ride,” the 1980 Chevy Impala driven by Wallace, actually became possessed and developed a unique smell for victory that helped direct the driver to an unbelievable string of wins.

Razor Wallace tells me about how the museum houses the only collection of Petty stock cars that spans four generations, then shares stories about the adjacently displayed Crawford SSC2K driven by Elliot-Forbes Robinson and Tony Stewart.

And everywhere I look, I see the names of motorsports legends who raced in North Carolina — Tony Eury, Frank Mundy, Rex White, Bill Blair, Curtis Turner, Benny Parsons, Tim Flock, Johnny Hayes and Bobby Allison — and I see the names of current drivers like Jimmie Johnson and Ryan

Ray "Razor" Wallace, a volunteer at the museum, knows the stories behind all of the cars on display.

Newman, who settled in the area many years ago and have built legendary careers.

“It seemed strange to me,” explains Miller, “that at the time in the early 1990s, there was no real museum for racing or central point for visitors to come, right here in the heart of race country. All the teams had shops here, and the employees worked behind closed doors with nowhere to send their friends and families when they came

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“And once you visit,” adds Wallace, “it kind of gets in your blood.”

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Homeport

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The great room maximizes water views, as it offers a comfortable place to relax and let the cares of the day melt away.

Opposite: Chris Strom of Strom Construction Inc. constructed a 5,100-heated-square-foot custom home that better suited Jim and Becky Karr's needs.

permanent vacation Jenny Pippin created an entertaining retreat for Jim and Becky Karr

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hen Jim and Becky Karr decided to make their Lake Norman vacation home their permanent residence, they knew they needed to renovate. Consulting with Jennifer Pippin of Pippin Home Designs Inc., the couple soon realized the project would be a much bigger undertaking.

“We had a general idea of what we wanted, and Jenny came in and met with us in the old house to determine if she could get us where we wanted to be or not, and we decided to design from scratch,” says Becky.

The Karrs demolished the 3,000-squarefoot Troutman home that they purchased in 2005. In its place, their builder, Chris Strom of Strom Construction Inc., constructed a 5,100-heated-squarefoot custom home that better suited the family’s lifestyle and needs. The Karr home earned the Lake Norman

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Above: The pool offers wonderful lake views.

Below: Jenny Pippin and Chris Strom.

Outdoor entertaining is easy at this Troutman retreat.

The porch effortlessly brings the outside in.

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The Karrs, who spent their honeymoon on Lake Norman, are self-described “lake people.” They enjoy boating, Jet Skiing, wakeboarding and fishing.

Pippin says her clients’ goal was to add more outdoor living areas and more accessibility from rooms on the lake side of the house to those outdoor spaces, all while maximizing lake views. The new home includes the addition of a covered outdoor space on both levels of the home.

The original home sat below the road level. “It was a basement lot, without a basement home on it. The client wanted to have a basement home with a garage accessible on the first-floor level, so we had to bring in fill dirt and build the retaining wall to raise the front yard

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“Angling the house was the best thing we could have done,” says Jim. “Nearly every room has a view of the lake.”

Windows and glass doors line the lakefront side of the home, making natural light abundant. The first level offers stunning peeks of Lake Norman via 16-foot double slider doors in the great room that open to a small terrace.

Interior designer Tracie Johnson of PTI Design helped the Karrs achieve a lodge-like feel. The great room features a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace nestled between two wooden bookshelves. The most eye-catching architectural feature is the stained wooden trusses on the ceiling.

“The trusses created the wow factor in the space. This is something you do that takes it to the next level and makes a beautiful home a fabulous home,” says Johnson.

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Above: The master bath exhibits earthy tones in a beautiful way.

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Bar none Jim’s bar is the shining star of the basement level. It features a kitchenette, Continued on page 54

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a pub table and a seating area with a TV and fireplace. Stained concrete floors were installed to withstand the high foot traffic and water from the lake and pool.

For Jim, it was important that the bar look and feel more like a bar than a kitchen, but it was essential that it function like a kitchen to service the outdoor entertaining spaces. To accomplish that, the stove, microwave and refrigerator were not placed behind the bar but instead across from it.

The bar offers plentiful storage and contains a sink, dishwasher and icemaker. The bar itself, made from Cambridge-stained birch wood, is an attractive furniture piece.

Leather and wood bar stools further create a pub-like feel.

“We added overhead cabinets to serve two purposes. First, it allows Jim to display sporting memorabilia,” says Pippin.

“Second, it gives more of a bar-like feel.”

With all of these customized features, the Karrs can entertain better than ever as they enjoy their lake lifestyle.

Interior designer Tracie Johnson of PTI Design helped the family achieve a lodge-like feeling throughout the home.

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6 Bedrooms, 7 Baths, 2 Half Baths 6,209 Square Feet $2,749,000 MLS# 3055398

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DETAILS: Stunning Lake Norman estate on prestigious Alexander Island with a half-acre point lot, sunset and main channel views. Outdoor amenities galore with Pier, Dock, Boat Lift, Cabana with Bath and Outdoor Kitchen and Terrace.

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Backyard serenity on .71 acre in The Peninsula. 3 car garage, all brick waterview home, right around the corner (walking distance) from the Yacht Club. Open floor plan from kitchen to great room. Beautifully landscaped with backyard Trex decking. Updated cooks kitchen and bathrooms. Bonus room could be 5th bedroom. NEW ROOF 07/2014. Installed generator panel for entire home. Electric dog fence. MLS 3044103

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409 GRASSHOPPER CIRCLE | MOORESVILLE 28117 STUNNING WATERFRONT RENOVATION! Completely rebuilt in 2013. Water views start at the front door and continue thru nearly every room. 220 ft of shoreline, seawall. Quality finishes, open floor plan. Chefs dream kitchen includes custom cabinetry, 6 burner gas stove.

Fantastic outdoor living space. Huge screen porch and deck on main. Lower level is perfect for great parties, has heated flooring. The ultimate bar and game room leads to covered porch, hot tub, outdoor kitchen. Home warranty. $1,500,000 | MLS#3034284 Marcia Liedle, (704) 574-0479, Marcia.liedle@allentate.com

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RIVER RUN COUNTRY CLUB Just reduced to $925,000. At over an acre this Cul-de-sac home site is not only private but is the largest lot currently available in River Run. With over 6400SQFT this 5 bdr 4.5B home has it all! 3 Car Garage, Elevator, Large Salt Water Pool and Jacuzzi. Hardwoods on main have just been refinished and the entire interior has been painted as well. Come see the rest of our upgrades!

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Immaculate home w/ open, spacious floor plan featuring two story great room w/gas log fireplace, large kitchen w/ maple cabinets & tile back splash, drop zone in mudroom & bonus room on main level. Private fenced yard w/ large patio.

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Located in Olmstead, this craftsman-style BASEMENT home is on a wooded, cul-de-sac lot with approx. 0.7 acre! Versatile floor plan offers an office/bedroom (with full bath attached) on the main floor and a bonus room upstairs. The kitchen features granite counters, gas range stove, double oven, and a large island with a farmhouse sink and marble countertop. Outdoor living space with front porch, covered deck, covered patio, and fenced back yard! MLS# 3056975, $449,900 Ashley Richardson (704) 819-1027, ashley.richardson@allentate.com

Exquisite Waterfront Estate w/ resort style salt-water pool, State of the Art Home Theater, 1400 bottle Tuscan wine cellar, Chef’s Kitchen, 3 Fireplaces, Smart Home System, Sandy beach, multiple outdoor living venues and 2nd living quarters. Attention to the finest details.

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15919 STONEMONT ROAD

148 LOGAN RIDGE DRIVE

Amazing BIRKDALE RANCH is walking distance to Birkdale Village shops, Charming Victorian Home is located blocks from Downtown Mooresville. Home has a large welcoming, wrap around porch, Whole Foods, Starbucks, more. High-end upgrades in kitchen w/new quality cabinets, moldings, tile, granite, backsplash & SS appliances including beautiful wood floors, seven decorative fireplaces with ornate refrigerator & double ovens. Huge master w/tray ceiling. High-end updated mantels, slate roof, fish scale shingles and professionally master bath w/marble, updated flooring & shower. HVAC system 2011. Easy 64 landscaped yard. Stephanie Richart (704) 560-6836, commute to uptown Charlotte. MLS# 3047092, $429,000, Judy Richardson (704) 506-9799, judy.richardson@allentate.com www.353SAcademyStreet.com lake norman currents | February 2015 | www.lncurrents.com

Wonderful ranch style home has great open floor plan and is bright and sunny. Great room features vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring and fire place with gas logs.

Kitchen has stainless appliances, granite counter tops, ceramic tile flooring, tile back splash and bar and a sunny breakfast area. Master bedroom has vaulted ceilings and the secondary bedrooms are good sized. Deck overlooks flat backyard. Move in ready! Convenient location just off I77. USDA financing available. MLS# 3041252 $169,400, Marcia Liedle, (704) 574-0479, Marcia.liedle@allentate.com

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Alexander Community Concert Series

The Davidson College Jazz Combo performs in Denver on February 8.

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The Last Romance, Davidson in Denver and Sweetheart House Tours

The Last Romance is the third installment in the Warehouse Performing Arts Center’s Plays & Pastries Series. The series focuses on Readers Theatre, which is a style of theatre where actors do not memorize their lines, and there is minimal if any blocking. The audience gets to use its imagination to fill in the blanks, which makes for a fun evening.

Alan England directs The Last Romance, which features local acting favorites such as Jim Esposito, Joan Tate, Marilyn England and Curtis Kriner. Perfect for Valentine’s Day weekend, this romantic comedy depicts love in the golden years. Ralph, an elderly widower, serves as the main character. He suddenly feels young again when an unexpected chance at love comes his way.

Relying on his renewed boyish charm, Ralph attempts to woo the elegant but distant Carol. The odds are stacked against him as Carol is reluctant to the idea, and his domineering sister likes to meddle in his business.

Somehow he manages to regain a happiness that seemed lost to him.

The Last Romance; February 1315; 8 p.m., 2 p.m. Sunday; $10; a 48-hour advance reservation gets you a pastry from La Patisserie Bakery in Mooresville; Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius, www. warehousepac.com.

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Currently Under the direction of Tim Gordon, the Davidson College Jazz Combo travels across the lake to perform for the Alexander Community Concert Series at The Episcopal Church of St. Peter By-the-Lake on February 8. This combo focuses on small group jazz literature, as it also features student-driven improvisation.

A reception to meet the musicians follows the concert, and refreshments are also offered.

Alexander Community Concert Series, Davidson College Jazz Combo; February 8; 3 p.m.; adults $15, seniors and students $10, children under 12 free; The Episcopal Church of St. Peter By-the-Lake, 8433 Fairfield Forest Road, Denver, 704.489.6249.

Sweetheart House Tours

If your sweetheart is a history buff, this is the date for you. Come out to Historic Latta Plantation for its Sweetheart House Tours. Enjoy a guided tour of the circa 1800 home peppered with historical Valentine’s Day facts, as well as love stories regarding the Latta family. There are plenty considering that the Latta family had three daughters (Betsy, Nancy and Polly). They were known as “The Belles of Hopewell.”

During this tour, you’ll see the courting window, the courting candle, vintage Valentine’s Day cards and more. It will either make you appreciate how easy it is to communicate with your significant other today (text, anyone?), or it will make you pine for the days of the beautifully handwritten letter scented with perfume. Regardless, the tour is sure to bring out the romantic in you and the one you love.

Sweetheart House Tours; times TBA; $7 adults, $6 seniors/students, children five and under free; Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, www.lattaplantation.org.

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

CHILDREN Rumplestiltskin (February 1) Adapted by the late Rupert Barber, this production features a bragging father, a poor king, a lot of straw and a funny little man. Together they make for a not- to-miss performance of this classic and cautionary fairy tale. Performed by Davidson Community Players’ Connie Company. Times vary. $10.

Davidson Day School Theatre, 750 Jetton Street, Davidson, www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org

CONCERTS Davidson College Concert Series (February 1) Cellist Deborah Pae captivates audiences on world stages as a seasoned soloist, recitalist and chamber musician. In her performance at Davidson, Pae will collaborate with international concert pianist and recording artist Dana Protopopescu. 3 p.m. $5 youth, $8 faculty/staff/ military/seniors and $17 general admission. Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

Alexander Community Concert in Denver (February 8) The Davidson College Jazz Combo will present a jubilant, joyful and jivey afternoon of jazz. Reception to meet the musicians, with refreshments, follows the concert. 3 p.m.

Adults $15, seniors and students $10, children under 12 free. The Episcopal Church of St. Peter By-the-Lake, 8433 Fairfield Forest Road, Denver, 704.489.6249.

Organ at Davidson (February 10) Michael Rowland, former Associate Director of Music at Davidson College Presbyterian Church and Artist Associate at Davidson College, presents a program of works by composers whose names begin with B, L, T and M in honor of the BLT and Mayonnaise sandwich. 7:30 p.m.

Free, with donations encouraged.

Davidson College Presbyterian Church, www.davidson.edu.

Soundscape — William Fried, Piano (February 12). Davidson Artist Associate in Piano William

Fried will be joined by percussionist and Indiana UniversityPurdue Professor of Music Scott Deal in presenting immersive audio environments for piano, percussion and electronics. 7:30 p.m. Free. Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

Music @ St. Alban’s (February 15) A. W. Duo with Eun Sun Lee A Mendelssohn Salon features Husband and wife A. W. Duo with guest pianist Eun Sun Lee performing Mendelssohn Salon. This piece features the composer’s C minor trio and featuring a few short works for cello/piano and violin/ piano from composers of this period. 3 p.m. $15, $10 students and seniors (62+), children under 12 free. St. Alban’s, 301 Caldwell Lane, Davidson, www. musicatstalbansdavidson.org.

Lake Norman Big Band (February 16) 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. $10 cover. Call 704.664.2695 for reservations.

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

Davidson College Faculty Recital (February 22). Three Davidson music faculty members present an afternoon of chamber music. Milner Professor of Music Bill Lawing will play trumpet, Adjunct Instructor John Sadak plays clarinet and Associate Professor Tara Villa Keith plays percussion.

3 p.m. Free. Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

Stile Antico (February 22) An ensemble of young British singers, Stile Antico operates without a conductor. The members rehearse and perform as chamber musicians would. The group, which tours all over Europe and North America, has a repertoire ranging from English Tudor composers to the music of early Baroque. 7 p.m. $20. Davidson United Methodist Church, Davidson, www.davidsonumc.org.

Davidson College Smith Artist

Girls’ Night Out

Series (February 24) The Smith Artist Series presents Broadway’s Next Hit Musical, a troupe of master musical improvisers. The performers gather made-up, hit song suggestions from the audience, and turn them into a full-blown improvised musical, complete with memorable characters, witty dialogue and plot twists galore. 8 p.m. Free, but require reservations. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

EVENTS World War II Living History (February 7-8) Travel back in time to the European Countryside circa 1940’s, without needing a passport or a time machine. The Latta grounds will take on a new identity as you meet both Allied and Axis forces.

See original collections of period clothing, weaponry, military vehicles, literature, photographs, tents and much more. Also see a skirmish reenacting one of the many originally fought during The Battle of the Bulge. Time TBA. $8 adults, $7 seniors/students, children five and under free.

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

Sweetheart House Tours (February 10-15) During this week each house tour will be accompanied by historical Valentines Day facts and love stories of the Latta family. See the courting window, courting candle, vintage Valentines cards and more! Learn how the holiday began and also enjoy a self-guided tour of the Plantation’s grounds and outbuildings as well as the exhibit hall. Time TBA. $7 adults, $6 seniors/students, children five and under free.

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

7th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference (February 21) Female students from Davidson College, along with women leaders in the community meet to discuss where women have been, where they area and where they want to go. The keynote speaker is Jill Filipovic, a senior political

Family Fun

Me Time

writer for www.cosmopolitan. com. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. PRICE. Davidson College Lily Gallery, Davidson College Campus, www.womensleadershipdavidson.com.

Go Red For Women Lunch and Learn (February 27) Lake Norman Regional Medical Center hosts Go Red for Women Lunch and Learn. Daniel Koehler, D.O., Cardiologist at Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute — Lake Norman, will be the featured speaker for the event. Go Red for Women is an organization created by the American Heart Association which strives to make women more aware of their heart health and take better actions towards staying healthy. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch is complimentary, but reservations are required.

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, 171 Fairview Road, Mooresville, 888.99.LNRMC. Black History Month Celebration (February 28) Meet and learn from both the Potts and Rivens families; enjoy memorabilia, performances, children’s activities and refreshments. This free, public event is offered in collaboration with the Smithville Community Coalition.Founded in 1910, Smithville is one of the oldest communities in Cornelius, with roots dating back to the 1880s. The Smithville CommUNITY Coalition was formed in 2011 and is made up of residents, area citizens, non-profits and faith-based communities.

3-5 p.m. Free. Cornelius Town Hall, www.cornelius.org.

FILM Studio C Cinema (February 7-8, 21-22) John Waters’ Polyester (February 7-8) is a satire on the popular 1960s and ‘70s TV sit-coms that featured perfect uppermiddle class families, like Leave It to Beaver, Father Knows Best and My Three Sons. Studio C’s Director Robert Maier worked with John Waters on five films and was the line producer for Polyester. Finding Fela (February 21-22) tells the story of Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s life, his music, his social and political importance. He created a new musical movement, Afrobeat, using that forum to express his

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revolutionary political opinions against the dictatorial Nigerian government of the 1970s and 1980s. This film was directed

by Academy Award-winning director Alex Gibney. Cornelius residents, $9; non-Cornelius resident $10. 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 Various exhibitions. Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri-Sat 9 a.m.noon. 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org.

“Cotton” Ketchie’s Landmark Galleries Various exhibitions.

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

Depot Art Gallery 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.

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

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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 Project 35 is organized by Independent Curators International. It highlights the work of 35 international video artists and filmmakers selected by 35 international curators. (Through February 27) Kymia Nawabi features Nawabi’s recent works, which are inspired by her research on alchemy, Greek and Egyptian mythology and religions from around the world.

(Through February 27). Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat-Sun noon-4 p.m. Davidson College, The Van Every/Smith Galleries, 315 N. Main Street, Davidson, www. davidsoncollegeartgalleries.org.

MONTHLY EVENTS Carolina Raptor Center Live bird presentations, flight shows, behind-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.

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 innovative artisans as well as live performances, food trucks, and special events

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at local businesses. 5-9 p.m. Free.

Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.bellalove.org.

Davidson Farmer’s Market (Febuary 14, 28) 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.

St. Bonaventure (February 4, 7 p.m.), Duquesne (February 7, 7 p.m.), George Mason (February 11, 7 p.m.), Fordham (February 21, 7 p.m.), George Washington (February 28, 7 p.m.). Belk Arena, Davidson College, Dayton (January www.davidsonwildcats.com.

Davidson College Women’s Basketball The Lady Wildcats kick off what promises to be another great season. Saint Louis (February 14, 2 p.m.), VCU ( February 25, 7 p.m.).

Belk Arena, Davidson College, www.davidsonwildcats.com.

THEATRE 2-Across (February 6-7) Directed by Rachel Jeffreys and featuring Mara Rosenberg and Phil Robertson, 2-Across is about two strangers, a man and a woman, who board a San Francisco commuter train at 4:30 a.m.. They’re alone in the car, each is married, both are doing the New York Times crossword.

She’s an organized, sensible, psychologist. He’s a free spirited, unemployed ad exec. She is a crossword pro, he always quits.

When he tosses his puzzle away, she snaps, “Crosswords are a metaphor for life, those who finish, succeed, those who don’t, fail.” This starts an 80-minute ride described by critics as “Hilarious,” “Witty,” “Romantic,” “Poignant” and “Wonderfully entertaining.” 8 p.m. $15 presale, $18 at the door,

Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216 Westmoreland Road, Cornelius, www.warehousepac.com.

The Last Romance (February 13-15) Directed by Alan England and starring Jim Esposito, Joan Tate, Marilyn England and Curtis Kriner, The Last Romance will be a script-in-hand reading — perfect for Valentine’s Day. This delightful romantic comedy is about love in the golden years. Ralph, an elderly widower, feels young again — all thanks to an unexpected second chance at love. Relying on a renewed boyish charm, Ralph attempts to woo the elegant but distant Carol. Up against Carol’s reluctance and his domineering sister’s meddling, Ralph embarks on the challenge of a lifetime, and regains a happiness that seemed lost. 8 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. $10. Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216 Westmoreland Road, Cornelius, www.warehousepac.com.

What You Will (February 18-22) Davidson’s Theatre Department presents What You Will, written by Wendy Hammond and directed

by Steve Umberger. What You Will was commissioned by the Theatre Department to lead more female playwrights to produce works that concern the female and LGBTQ experience. Based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, the plot revolves around six college students creating a documentary about their experience at an interfaith conference, where they are forced to confront their own faiths, identity and desires. 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. on February 22. $5 students, $7 faculty and staff, $8 seniors and military, and $10 general public. Barber Theatre, Cunningham Theatre Center, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.

Ordinary People (February 26-March 15) Conrad Jarrett had an older brother named Buck, and now Buck is gone. What’s left of young Conrad’s family, with his successful, well-intentioned father and his beautiful, organized and remote mother, is in terrible jeopardy, as is Conrad himself. They are all “ordinary people” and each is fighting a hard battle. Davidson Community Players presents this thought-provoking piece that won an Academy Award for Best Picture in 1981. 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. $12-$20. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour Street, Davidson, www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

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Lori’s Larks

by Lori K. Tate photography courtesy of John and Lori K. Tate

Wine, Design and Laugh

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n the March 2013 issue of CURRENTS, I wrote about Elizabeth Coleman and her then new business, Wine and Design, in Cornelius. It’s a studio where you paint the picture of the day by following an instructor.

Coleman has a calendar on her web site that shows what the actual picture of the day is. It can be anything from a vase of flowers to a snowy forest to a peacock to a starfish. I made a mental note that it would be a fun thing to do, and I even bought a Groupon for an evening there, but I never made it.

Date night takes an artistic twist

Lori K. Tate tapping into her inner artist.

Well in January, my husband John and I had childcare for the evening, so we decided to give Wine and Design a try. I thought it would be fun to see how a rightbrain person like me would interpret the evening compared to a left-brain person like my mechanical engineer husband.

The cool thing about Wine and Design is that you don’t have to be artistic. It’s simply a place to relax and channel creativity, something most of us don’t get the chance to do too often. You can bring dinner and wine and simply hang out with friends while you paint. Quick tip, if you bring food, pack something easy like crackers and hummus or maybe order a pizza. I packed salads, and it was difficult to eat that type of thing while painting. I should have realized that beforehand — paint and learn.

Regardless, John and I joined a group of random people for the evening. There was a mother and daughter, a couple on a date and two ladies on a girls’ night out.

We grabbed an apron and sat down to begin

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painting the selection of the evening, Bird Chandelier — two blue birds perched on the arm of a chandelier with dangling crystals.

At each seat there was an easel, complete with a canvas sketched with the outline of the evening’s painting and a Styrofoam plate of the paint colors needed for the painting.

For our project, we had four brushes, two rounds and two flats. We watched as our instructor, Grace Petersen, a 19-year-old digital filmmaking major at The Art Institute of Charlotte, showed us how to paint the background of the piece. She demonstrated a few brushstroke tricks to give the painting depth and proceeded to show us how to paint each object in the painting throughout the evening.

At first everyone was quiet, trying to paint as meticulously as possible. Once we realized that none of us were going to art school anytime soon, the mood lightened and we started laughing with each other.

One guy joked (in a nice way) that his painting was going in the trash when he got home (it really wasn’t bad). My birds

The finished product.

John Tate, an engineer, puts his take on the picture of the day

looked like they had been to the salon to get highlights, while John’s feathers were so coifed that they looked like the birds put product on them. I had to laugh when John got frustrated when he botched his background. Seriously, were we dropping these off at the Louvre later? He didn’t botch it, by the way.

By the end of the evening, we had a lot of laughs, as well as two paintings that were suitable for hanging in our home. John was surprised at how much he enjoyed it, and I was happy that I finally gave Wine and Design a try.

THE SCOOP

Wine and Design is located at 18059 West Catawba Avenue in Cornelius. For more information, visit www.wineanddesign.com.