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Joyce Rothchild LOCALPERSONALITIES
by Heather Leahwood
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or some people, retirement is a time for relaxation, an opportunity to travel, and finally fulfill lifelong dreams. For others, it can mean losing a sense of purpose, or even struggling with their sense of identity. When Joyce Rothchild left her high-powered corporate career in New York City and moved to Raleigh, she decided it was the perfect time to don a sassy Santa Claus skirt and high-kick her way across the stage like a Rockette. Whether she’s wearing bright red lipstick and feathers, dancing in senior centers, or helping newly-released inmates find professional job interview outfits, Rothchild is using her free time to break Boomer stereotypes and shake up the Triangle—and loving every minute of it. When she first moved to Raleigh, wanting to be closer to her grandchildren, she missed the energy and spontaneity of the City That Never Sleeps. Rothchild found herself with a common retiree challenge—she had way too much time on her hands. Rothchild recalls, “My type-A personality was struggling, constantly looking for interesting, meaningful things to fill the void. Plus, I always fought the archetype of being the sweet old grandmother, or the cookie-baking grandma. I wanted to be the ice-skating grandma, the energetic and inspiring one my grandchildren can look up to.”
So Rothchild got together with a group of spirited, retired women and became the “dancing Grandma.” Donning colorful outfits, fishnets, and feathers, the gumptious retirees became known as the Sassy Classics. Ranging in ages from 68 to 87, they’ve entertained and inspired at retirement communities, women’s prisons, and company events from San Diego to Atlanta. They even stole the heart of a Carnival Cruise director, who allowed them to spontaneously takeover the stage while on vacation together. “Now,” brags Rothchild playfully, “we’re international!” The Sassy Classics have had their share of adventures. “Once,” shares Rothchild, “Ten of us showed up at the GM building where CBS does their Morning Show in New York. We were on the street in make-up and feathers and fur coats on, hoping to get on a segment. Our red boas are shedding a sea of feathers all over the place. And a man from the station took a look at us and asked if we could stay for the next segment, which happened to be showing off dogs for adoption. So we’re standing behind the dogs on TV, cheering with our red feathers twirling.” Despite their popularity, Rothchild shares, “Being a good dancer isn’t the most important thing. We’re more attitude than aptitude,” she says.
The ladies from the Sassy Classics: Noela Woodall, Joyce Rothchild, Linda McKinney, Gerry Bowles, Carole Guld, Sharon Norton, Wendy Johnson, Shirley Dimond, Andrea Gardner, and Felicia Baldwin
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But wherever they perform, they encourage the audience to dance along. In retirement communities and nursing homes, this sometimes means older audience members keeping time with their walkers, clapping their hands, or swinging in their wheelchairs. “When you reach a certain age, you need a supportive sisterhood like this. It’s okay if you can’t kick as high.” The music, rhythmic movements, and exercise help prevent concerns like Alzheimers and decreased range-of-motion. It promotes mental focus and physical wellness. Most of all, the group is celebrating age. Age is not an excuse to not chase your dreams or try something new. “I have one friend who’s turning 80 next month. She’s gorgeous. She says she can’t wait to say she’s 80! She’s proud of her age.” The group hopes to inspire other retirees who may feel nervous about leaving their comfort zones to try something different. While Rothchild encourages mental, physical, and social health by dancing in the Sassy Classics, she also serves the community in other ways. She’s a member of the local Soroptimist Women’s Organization. “I was impressed at my first meeting, because these women are detail-oriented and understand time management.” The Raleigh Soroptimists gave birth to successful non-profits like PATH NC, a group that focuses on raising awareness and legislative action against human trafficking. The Triangle
Chapter of Dress for Success began in a Soroptimist’s closet, and now clothes hundreds of women in professional attire and helps them find jobs. “Our goal,” explains Rothchild, “is to improve the lives of women and girls. We think globally and act locally. These are powerful women, driven to make a difference.” Volunteering, Rothchild asserts, is a meaningful and fun reason to get out of the house each day. Retirees, or even empty-nesters, may feel a little lost when they find themselves with so much extra time and nothing specific to accomplish each day. Volunteering—or dancing—can provide a renewed sense of purpose. “Every time I go to Dress for Success and I put an outfit on a woman that she has never seen herself in anything other than jeans and a t-shirt, and I watch her grow three inches in front of the mirror,” says Rothchild, her voice catching a bit. “That is the most meaningful thing I think I do. Because it’s oneon-one, it’s immediate, it’s her hugging me.” “I always tell the women we are in this together,” she adds. She recalls a time, volunteering as an usher for the NC Symphony, when a woman she’d helped at Dress for Success years ago came running towards her, hugged her, and thanked her. “She remembered me
after all those years. I felt so humbled to have made such an impact on this woman,” Rothchild shares. Whether dancing or volunteering, ultimately, it’s all about connecting and interacting with the people around her. There’s a tendency for some people to isolate themselves after major life events: retirement, children moving out, or the death of a spouse. That, Rothchild stresses, is when people need support systems most of all. “You may have to work at it,” she says, “but it’s important to get out there and surround yourself with positive attitudes, be around good friends, spend some time doing something charitable or fun.”
For some people, stepping on stage covered in red feather boas and Santa skirts may be too intimidating. Rothchild advises, “That’s okay! Even if it’s just joining your church group, start with something small and more comfortable. A ladies group that makes quilts for veterans, or mentor children and read to them once a month. The more of what you do that benefits another person, the more it benefits yourself.” “Just find something,” she encourages, “that is a wonderful diversion. You are never too old.” Like many retirees, Rothchild remembers being younger and fitter, taller and thinner. She says she doesn’t dwell on that. Instead, she dances, volunteers at the Symphony and ballet, and helps inmates find new jobs and new chances at life. Every day she can, she chooses to make the world a better, more fun, and whimsical place. “Age does not matter,” she says. “You just have to reach out and connect. Find your people. Make your dreams happen.” And whenever someone tells her they’re struggling or at a challenging place in life, she just shares her cure-all for everything and asks, “Why don’t you dance?” B! Learn more about the Sassy Classics, view videos, and more on their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/sassyclassicsdance
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Triangle Dining
Glenwood Grill
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by Catherine Morell | Photos by Nancy Thomas
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hat do we really want when we venture out for an evening in search of a good meal? We want more than just great food; we want an experience. The ideal evening we hope for may vary depend-ing on the reason we venture out, but it is fair to say that second to excellent food, we want a comfortable atmosphere where we feel welcome, attended to, and well…where we feel at home. glenwood grill offers all of these dining experiences, bar none. The true meaning of “neighborhood restaurant” totally comes alive upon entering the front door of this casual, yet elegant eatery. Fifteen-year veteran and manager, chris Klewieki, greets you with warmth and attentiveness as you are hopefully whisked away to your table. i say hopefully only because you will have to beat the diehard regulars to get a table. glenwood grill is one of raleigh’s top tier establishments and has been in business for 26 years. So it only follows that the place is constantly packed, attracting business power lunch clientele (being so close to downtown raleigh), and a steady dinner crowd, six days a week. But fear not! There are 68 seats, not including a small outdoor patio for warmer months, and a full bar, so just make a reservation and let your experience begin.
Chef John Wright hails from Charleston, South Carolina where he established himself in Magnolias, one of Charleston’s premier restaurants. This is where Chef Wright perfected low country cuisine, eventually becoming one of the initial chefs to bring this fare to the Triangle in the late 90s. Outside of a very short stint where he tried his hand at catering, Chef Wright has been THE cornerstone at Glenwood Grill for about 17 years. Now, in a time when restaurants come and go at the blink of an eye, it is incredible, and somehow a relief to know that there are still places like Glenwood Grill that continue to draw the masses after so many years. In fact, Chef Wright says that the last two years have been their busiest to date.
Glenwood Grill manager Chris Klewieki, bartender Chad Corsi and Chef John Wright
So what’s the secret that keeps people coming back? Well, let’s start with the locally-sourced menu that Chef Wright changes about five times a year. It is worth mentioning that he is loyal to his purveyors Simply Fresh Seafood, Blue Sky Farms, Papasonn Produce, and Endless Sun Farms. The farm-to-table concept is one that we should not take for granted. So now let’s talk food. Along with the first divine glass of Louis Jadot Poully Fuisse ($12/glass), an unoaked French Chardonnay, an array of small plates were presented.
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Among them were the most sublime Parmesan Fried Oysters ($16) that have ever melted in my mouth. Served with corn remoulade, there’s no way you will find any better than these. The Crispy Honey Chipotle Glazed Pork Belly ($7) was equally as exalted, served over pepper jack grits, green tomato pickled onion slaw, and a smoked tomato vinaigrette. It was indeed as crispy outside as it was mouth-wateringly soft inside. Ordering one or both of these on your visit is a must, without a doubt. The Duck Confit Enchilada ($8) with caramelized onions, pepper jack cheese, salsa roja, pico de gallo, and avocado crema is not to be ignored either, as it displays Chef Wright’s creativity and depth in the use of ingredients and flavors. Another fabulous plate which has that comfort food with a twist air about it, was the Lobster Pot Pie ($9) with peas, roasted carrots, celery, and seafood veloute served with a micro salad with Granny Smith apples and honey truffle vinaigrette. On the lighter side of the small plate menu, we tried the Arugula Salad ($5) with apple, roasted pecans, and Gorgonzola crumbles, as well as a Southern Caesar Salad ($7) with maple pepper bacon, and fried grit croutons. And for the diners out there with certain dietary restrictions, other than the salads and sides (mentioned below),
know that Chef Wright is glad to cater to those who would like to call in to pre-order special entrees like veggie platters or gluten-free dishes. Next, chosen from the extensive and varied wine list to go with our entrees, we had a glass of La Freynelle (white) Bordeaux from France ($9/glass), followed by a solid Robert Mondavi Cabernet ($12/glass). Both were lovely, dry, and perfect for pairing. From the “Ocean and Land” menu, one of the highlights was the Shrimp Scallops and Grits ($18) with Italian sausage, peppers, smoked honey pork jus, and green onions over a pile of herb and sweet corn grits. The shrimp were nicely marinated and the scallops seared to perfection. Chef Wright explained that when the hotels regularly send out of town guests to dine here, especially if they are not Southerners, they often specifically want to try grits. “I never lost a grit challenge,” he remarked with a smile. Another contest he would definitely not lose would be the filet mignon challenge. His eight-ounce, grilled Filet Mignon ($19) was topped with a homemade pimento cheese and served over a rich red wine veal reduction. It was simply amazing. The Carpet Bagger ($28, or $18 for half) had two four-ounce filets served over parsnip smashed potatoes, Parmesan fried oysters (because you can never have enough), on a red wine veal reduction, and a béarnaise sauce. From the ocean, we had Pan Seared Flounder ($19) served with baby Yukon potato cakes that were boiled in old bay and mashed with sour cream, accompanied by a classic succotash, smoked green tomato mustard jus, and
lemon caper remoulade. The Lump Crab Cakes ($20, or $13 for half) came with creamed corn and the arugula salad mentioned earlier, and the Roasted Pork Roulade ($21) was accompanied by ginger butternut squash sweet potatoes, green beans, and candied pecans, topped with a cranberry pomegranate chutney. These were all impeccably cooked and plated, and it would be difficult choosing a favorite! Side dishes (all $5) were a key element to this low country meal. The traditional likes of tangy Collard Greens, Baked Mac and Cheese, and Carolina Dirty Rice, made with “Carolina Gold” rice (harvested in South Carolina) and cooked with chorizo and Italian sausage, instead of the traditional chicken livers, were all excellent accompaniments to any entrée. The Roasted Beets with pine nuts and goat cheese, as well as the Sweet Potato Au Gratin were only slightly off the beaten path of typical low country cuisine, but still true to form. Our dessert of Blueberry Peach and Strawberry Cobbler ($6) served with Homeland Creamery (Julian, NC) vanilla bean ice cream was gone as soon it hit the table, and the Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Tart ($6) was as rich as any chocolate lover could ask for. So where did that leave us, other than quite full and in a very satisfied state of mind after so much amazing food? If you like the idea of a “happy food coma,” I will leave you with that thought. It brings us back to the question of why we venture out on an evening to dine, and the fact that we want a full experience in an environment where we feel at home. “I’m a working chef and don’t get the chance to come out here and talk with the guests much,” says Chef Wright. The fact that he even thinks about how he wishes he had the time to do so tells you a lot. One can feel the
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love and care that goes into this place. “We have an incredible staff here,” he goes on to tell us, which was quite evident to us throughout the evening, both from the service at our table and the quality of the food coming from the kitchen. He mentions that he has employees that have been with him for fifteen years, which is an outrageous amount of time to hang onto restaurant staff. Chef Wright is obviously doing something very, very right. I don’t know about you, but I am all about dining at a place where the vibe is super welcoming and homey. If it is home to the chef himself, and to the staff, then it will feel like home to the diner. It is no wonder that Glenwood Grill is considered a true neighborhood restaurant. Chef Wright and his staff imbue the place with a welcoming spirit that you will want to revisit again, and again, and again. Thank you all for such a wonderful evening. B!
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The Perfect San Francisco Christmas Story by Barbara Petty
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lice and I met while were two single women traveling around Europe in 1977. She was having a Campari and Soda in the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence. As she was alone, I invited myself to join her. I was staying in a hostel; Alice was staying in a hotel that had a view of the Uffizi Gallery. I lived in a rent-controlled apartment in Denver; she lived in an apartment just up the street from Union Square in San Francisco. Somehow, she adopted me and we became fast friends. I traveled yearly to visit her in her hometown. Alice didn’t have a car. In fact, she was the first person I ever met who didn’t own a vehicle. I discovered that San Francisco is one of the most pedestrian-friendly cities in the world. She would stop at the neighborhood market to buy her evening meal on the way home from work (she worked at Casual Corner, although I believe she really didn’t need to work). Market Street and Union Square were three blocks from her apartment. If we were just going down to the Embarcadero, we would hop on the Trolley; for longer commutes there was BART. Sometimes a cab ride was required but bottom line, she didn’t need a car! The entire concept was so novel to me. I fell in love with San Francisco through the eyes of my friend. And wouldn’t you just know it; when we moved to Sacramento in 1986, Alice was moving to the east coast! But we still had plenty of opportunities to visit The City (The City by the
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Bay, The Golden Gate City, but don’t ever call it Frisco). Out-of-towners would always want to go into San Francisco, and my ability to get around came in handy. A recent visit to San Francisco led me to contemplate what my favorite Christmas experience would be in that fair city and BOOM! Magazine is my medium to share this travel story with you. So follow
Chinatown in San Francisco Chinatown is one of the largest Asian communities in the world.
along and enjoy my 48-hour holiday extravaganza. Remember, this is my fantasy; no budget is required! Although no monetary restrictions are in effect in my fantasy, I would still fly Southwest—primarily because bags fly free, and I must have the proper clothing attire, so I always have a few extra bags in tow! My town car would deliver me to the Westin St. Francis Hotel at Union Square. Not only is it a perfect location, it is a San Francisco landmark. Reconstruction began immediately after the 1906 earthquake, with final renovations completed in 1972. Today, this historic luxury hotel features more than 1,200 rooms, most of which have panoramic views of the bay. It’s early afternoon and we’re headed to the northern edge of the peninsula to visit the Palace of Fine Arts. Part of the Marina District, this monumental building was originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition to exhibit works of art. Today, it is a major tourist attraction and one of only a few buildings still remaining from the Exposition. Perhaps on the way, we’ll pack a picnic basket and enjoy (in my opinion) one of the most beautiful locations in the City. From here, we travel to the Golden Gate Bridge overlook and visitor’s center. Movie buffs, this is the location where Kim Novak jumps into the Bay in the movie Vertigo. We take plenty of great photos here, then head over to Golden Gate Park, where there are a variety of destinations from which to
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choose including the de Young Museum, the Japanese Tea Garden, the Conservatory of Flowers, and the San Francisco Botanical Gardens. Or we can just stroll around and enjoy the beautiful outdoors! It should be dark now and time to head back to the hotel where the Christmas tree in Union Square will be gloriously lit up! Jump on the Powell Street Trolley Car to Chinatown and get off at Jackson St. The stop is 622 Jackson Street for the best Chinese meal ever—Hunan Home’s. The Prawns with String Beans is my favorite. For the vegetarians, try the Eggplant with Spicy Garlic Sauce. If we have energy left, we can walk back to the hotel from here and enjoy all the sights, sounds, and flavors of one of the biggest Chinatowns outside of Beijing! Day Two. We start off our day with lunch under the Tiffany Dome at Neiman Marcus, called The Rotunda. “Take lunching to the next level at The Rotunda,” as stated on their website. San Francisco is known for excellent dining establishments, so it
shouldn’t be a surprise that the food is outstanding. We can finish our Christmas shopping right after our delicious meal! We walk down to the Market Street Trolley, where we can catch the F Line to The Embarcadero (you can stay on the Trolley all the way to Pier 39/ Fisherman’s where there is a good view of Treasure Island and the Oakland Bay Bridge at the eastern tip). Filled with shops and restaurants, The Embarcadero is a reclaimed section of The Port of San Francisco. Our dinner destination is Swiss Louis, near the end of Pier 39 (piers 39-43 are generally referred to as Fisherman’s Wharf). The ferry to Alcatraz leaves from Pier 33, and this is an outstanding place for holiday shopping. Swiss Louis offers fine dining and a fantastic view of the bay. Fresh everything! You can’t
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Gifts
Presents vs. Presence by Anne Barrington, Registered Nurse and Certified Health Coach
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ifting season is upon us, and whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa, or a pagan winter solstice, it likely involves gifts. We think of giving and receiving gifts as exciting and joyful, but the reality can be very different. Lack of money, time, and the thoughtful creativity to find just the right gift for the right person (or a multitude of people in your life, including the postman and the hair dresser) can make this task overwhelming, to say the least. The stress and pressure may indeed turn you into more of an Ebenezer Scrooge crying “Bah-humbug” than channeling a jolly St Nick. The commercialization of the season has many of us feeling less than sincere, with a longing for a more genuine and meaningful, but simpler holiday. So how do we navigate through this season of too much “stuff” and too little substance? I will use Wayne Dyer’s famous words as a clue: “When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” First, take a look at your expectations. It is said that “expectations are resentments under construction.” Do you feel the pressure to make everyone’s holiday a dream come true? Do you secretly expect others to guess and fulfill your secret wishes? You may just need to have a conversation with yourself and others to reign in expectations, unless of course you have unlimited means and time. Agree beforehand to do gift exchanges that fit both your expectations and abilities. Next, look at your mutual intentions and make a plan together. You can even decide to forego regular gifts and give each other time and experiences instead. Do a pot-luck party as a gift exchange. Go out for a great lunch with a friend. Do something meaningful with a family member and call it a gift of togetherness. Write each other letters where you highlight why that person means a lot to you. Taking the time to consider the gifts other people bring you just by being part of your life becomes a double gift when shared. Give homemade gifts of food and baked goods, or other things that will make the season easier for that other person. I do not exchange gifts with my family in Norway, but we call and write each other at Christmas, and I look forward to these calls and letters more than the gifts I get from my U.S. family. But even with my NC family, we have an understanding that
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being together and sharing a homemade feast is the biggest gift. In our extended family, we each draw a person to buy for in the gift exchange, and we save personal gift exchanges for our closest family members. Even then, I personally prefer the gift of an experience: a massage, a museum or concert ticket, a trip etc., or maybe a donation in my name, instead of more stuff. I can’t think of a thing or a trinket I sincerely need or want, and if I do, I prefer to pick it out myself. Last, but not least, take a look in the mirror, and say: “You are a gift!” We are taught not to be boastful and self-aggrandizing, but the truth is, you are a unique gift to the people in your life, and if they haven’t told you so lately, it is probably because they are too busy or too caught up in their own world to remember to tell you. So take some time to think of what your special gifts are. I just spent some time at a mountain retreat, and part of my work was to write about three qualities I have that are my special gifts. It was a very centering and self-affirming exercise, and I came home feeling richer and more willing to contribute these gifts. The truth is, there is no one in the world like you, and if you haven’t figured out what your special gifts and talents are, then take some time to find out: ask your friends and family, meditate, journal, or seek counseling. Do what it takes to be able to
see that you are a special gift, and you have contributions to bring to your immediate surroundings as well as to the whole. You may love and cherish the custom of holiday gifting, and if you do, then enjoy. But I think we all have memories of giving and receiving gifts that were not appreciated, that ended up in a closet, a drawer, or worse, in the trash. We remember spending too much, making rash decisions, frustrated by lack of time and the superficiality of the situation, often with a lack of a “thank you” to boot. However, the acts of giving and receiving are part of how we express our human-ness. By reigning in expectations, setting intentions, and reminding ourselves that we can be a gift to those around us, we can bring the focus back to the spiritual message that underlies this emphasis on giving. Our giving and receiving can become a way to connect with the world around us, and teach us that the giving comes back to us manifold. As we give from our heart, we express our strengths and talents, we feed our soul, and so we receive. Happy gifting! B! Anne Barrington is an RN and a Certified Health Coach who helps clients find their path to wellness through individualized coaching, group coaching, seminars, retreats, and short cleanse programs. She offers free consultations with a health history and is available for talks upon request. Want to see a certain topic covered here? Send your suggestions to anne@boomnc.com!
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A Rodgers and Hammerstein Celebration™
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The Wiz at Burning Coal Theatre by Bob Chapman | Photo by Nancy Thomas
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ust in time for the Holidays, Burning Coal Theatre Company will present the hit Broadway musical The Wiz, an urbanized African-American retelling of L. Frank Baum’s classic 1900 children’s novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Burning Coal’s production, which runs December 3-20, is directed by Randolph Curtis Rand, and includes additional music and lyrics by Luther Vandross. Aaron Wright plays the title role, and Carly Jones is Dorothy. Other leads are Jamaal Anthony (Scarecrow), Demetrius Jackson (Tin Man), Juan Isler (Lion), Emelia “Meme” Cowans (Eveline), Brittany Timmons (Glinda), and Tyanna West (Addaperle). The Wiz opened in 1974 at the Morris A. Mechanic Theatre in Baltimore and moved to New York’s Majestic Theatre with a new cast in 1975, where it won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. With music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls and a book by William F. Brown, The Wiz laid the foundation for later African-American Broadway hits such as Bubbling Brown Sugar, Dreamgirls, and Duke Ellington’s Sophisticated Ladies. The Broadway production moved to The Broadway Theatre in 1977, and closed on 1979, after four years and 1,672 performances. A big-budget film adaptation was released in 1978, and a live television production of the stage show, The Wiz Live!, will air on NBC on December 3rd, the same night Burning Coal’s production opens. Musically the show is best known for “Ease on Down the Road,” a song that later made the Billboard charts as a hit single, but it’s far from a one-hit wonder. The Scarecrow’s “I Was Born on the Day Before Yesterday,” the Tin Man’s “Slide Some Oil to Me,” and the ensemble’s “Everybody Rejoice” will have you humming these tunes long after the show has ended.
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The cast from Burning Coal’s production of The Wiz
In his New York Times review of the 1984 revival, Frank Rich wrote: “What made The Wiz surprisingly moving the first time around was that its creators found a connection between Baum’s Kansas fantasy and the pride of urban black Americans. When Glinda, the good witch, musically instructed Dorothy to ‘believe in herself,’ she seemed to be delivering a broader inspirational message.” ——— Like the classic 1939 Hollywood film starring Judy Garland, The Wiz begins on a tumbledown farm in Kansas, but the tornado sets Dorothy and Toto down in a big-city-like Oz. After celebrating the demise of the Wicked Witch of the East with the Munchkins, Dorothy departs for the Emerald City with a live yellow brick road. She encounters a hip Scarecrow, an uptight Tin Man, and a mama’s-boy Lion. Together they’ll seek help from the Great Man in the flashy city. En route, they meet with the Wizard, who agrees to grant all their wishes if they knock off Evilene, the Wicked Witch of the West. Despite being captured by her menacing winged monkeys, Dorothy is eventually able to douse the Wicked Witch with water, which causes her to melt into a harmless puddle. The Wiz confesses that he was a con man from Omaha until the Almighty Himself told him to come to spread the word about the simple things in life: power, prestige, and money. He then convinces the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Lion of their brains, heart, and courage. The good witches, Addaperle and Glinda, tell Dorothy that she has merely to click the heels of her silver slippers together three times to return home. ——— “Burning Coal was an itinerate company for the first ten years of its existence,” according to Artistic Director Jerome “Jerry” Davis. A capital campaign that raised $1.5 million, plus matching in-kind donations, allowed the company, in 2008, to move into the Murphey School Auditorium located at 224 Polk Street in downtown Raleigh. According to Davis, in 1960 the Raleigh School Board met in what is now the Burning Coal Theatre auditorium and voted to desegregate the city’s public schools. That fall, Bill Campbell became the first African-American student to enroll in an all-white Raleigh public school when he attended the Murphey School. He later became mayor of Atlanta. Originally built in 1908, Murphey Elementary School closed in 1977, and for the next 31 years its auditorium sat empty until Burning Coal moved in. The renovation was carried out by contractor Greg Paul, architect Louis Cherry, and theater consultant Curtis Kasefang. B! Bob Chapman is host of the WCPE Opera House, heard each Thursday evening at 7pm on 89.7 FM. An operatic bass-baritone, Bob began his writing career several decades ago as a reporter (later, copy editor) with The Overseas Weekly, a tabloid described as “a cross between The Rolling Stone and The National Enquirer.” Now living in Raleigh with his wife Mary and a Labrador retriever named Molly, Bob is a regular contributor to WCPE’s Quarter Notes magazine.
New Year, New You S
Your Year in Review
imple steps, when made into a sustainable habit, can make a huge difference. If you have followed this column since January, and implemented the step-by-step suggestions towards better health and wellness outlined in each issue, you are at a place in your life where you feel and maybe even look better. Let me recap the suggestions in case you forgot some of them, including tips for a healthy diet, how to include exercise in your schedule, and how to create a nurturing environment by coping with stress. We started with the importance of drinking water with every meal and between meals to help cleanse and detoxify the body on a cellular level. I encouraged you to add lemon or some herbs to your water, but to avoid plastic bottles. Next, I urged you to make greens a bigger part of your diet to boost energy and immune defense. In April, we added whole, minimally processed grains like quinoa, brown and black rice, and steel cut oats for added nutrition and long lasting energy. We then introduced quality protein from animals and plants to increase satiety, reduce cravings, and manage weight and blood sugar. I told you not to be afraid of good fats, but to avoid unhealthy fats. We covered the importance of “crowding out” by adding in all the good stuff so as not to leave space or opportunity for all the bad temptations. In August, we learned about eating cooling foods to counteract inflammation and in September we talked about how to create routines that keep us on track. Routines can become stagnant, however, so next we learned about how to implement change to keep from falling into a rut. Last month, I discussed the concept of “Cook once, eat twice” and other time-savers for a busy cook, while maintaining great nutrition. Regarding exercise, we started with the importance of stretching, both in the morning and throughout the day to increase flexibility and to relieve tension and pain. Then we explored ways to incorporate walking into everyday life, which creates so many proven health benefits. In April, we explored strength training to boost bone health and help manage weight, blood sugar, and pain. Next, I encouraged you to try different types of exercise to find your personal joy of movement because if you don’t enjoy exercise you will find any excuse not do it. The next goal was to keep moving by finding
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support or asking for help if necessary. We explored ways to exercise outdoors, and in August, we learned about how to survive the heat through movements that help cool us down. In September, we focused on the benefits of creating work-out routines, and next we reviewed those routines for any needed change. Last month we talked about including exercise even when we feel like hibernating inside, by making exercise adapt to our needs, so that it becomes a source of strength instead of a source of stress. As a stress reliever, we began by cleaning out the clutter in our homes and creating a space where we can relax and revitalize. Then we identified ways
to make sure they reflect the life we want, but then to not let fear of change hold us back from making choices based on our gut feelings. Lastly, we talked about how to make a vision board to help us clarify and envision the future we want. This is a fun and less intimidating way to become more cognizant of what makes us happy, and involves our heart and intuition more than our mind. I hope you have taken some of these suggestions to heart, and I welcome any feedback from you regarding these changes. Please let me know what worked or didn’t work for you. When it comes to health and wellness, there’s no “one-size-fits-all.” We are all
to eliminate negative self-talk, commonly created through filtering, personalizing or catastrophizing. In April, we started journaling, to help keep ourselves accountable, reveal hidden fears, and help manifest goals. Next, we received a personal “Primary Nutrition Map” to figure out our strengths and weaknesses, since all change begins with awareness. We learned about the importance of saying “no” as part of extreme self-care, in order to create space for the things we do want in our lives. We focused on making time for friendships, and we learned about the many health benefits of being still through meditation. We also learned about how to deconstruct our routines
bio-individual human beings. However, we all benefit from eating real food, moving our bodies, and finding positive ways to cope with the many stresses in our lives. I hope my suggestions have given you some new ideas and inspiration. As this column ends, I wish you a great upcoming year full of health and wellness! To Your Heath! B! Anne Barrington is an RN and a Certified Health Coach who helps clients find their path to wellness through individualized coaching, group coaching, seminars, retreats, and short cleanse programs. She offers free consultations with a health history and is available for talks upon request. More information on Anne can be found at www.annemaritwellness.com and she can be contacted at anne@boomnc.com.
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he holiday season is upon us and 2015 is drawing to a close, which means it is time to consider any last minute tax strategies that may save you money.
Tax Rates Federal tax rates range from 0% to 39.6%, depending on your taxable income. Rates move from the 15% federal bracket to the 25% bracket when your taxable income hits $74,900 on a joint return ($37,450 for single filers); and you hit the 28% bracket when taxable income exceeds $151,200 on a joint return ($90,750 for single filers). Knowing your bracket is helpful, particularly if your income varies substantially from one year to another. For example, if you are in the 15% federal bracket or lower, you pay no federal taxes on qualified dividends or long-term capital gains. In addition, if you’re close to moving from one bracket to a higher or lower bracket, some of the timing strategies discussed below may be helpful. Retirement Plan Contributions You don’t have much
time left to make contributions for 2015 to an employer 401(k) retirement plan, so if you’ve been lazy, now is the time to jump on it. Maximum contributions for 2015 are $18,000 ($24,000 for those 50 or older). However, if you’re making IRA contributions for 2015, there’s still plenty of time, as you have until April 15, 2016 to make contributions effective for the 2015 tax year. The IRA contribution limit for 2015 is $5,500 ($6,500 for those 50 or older).
Roth Conversions If you already have a traditional IRA,
you may want to evaluate converting it to a Roth IRA this year. Why should you do this? If 2015 is a particularly lowincome year for you, converting all or a portion of an existing IRA to a Roth means you are paying the tax now, in a low-tax year, and moving the money to a Roth IRA, where it will be forever free of tax.
Medicare Tax In addition to the Medicare tax withheld
from your wages, there are two other Medicare taxes to be aware of. First, there’s a 3.8% tax on investment income if your income exceeds $250,000 on a joint return ($200,000 for single individuals). Second, there’s a 0.9% tax on wages
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and self-employment income in excess of $250,000 on a joint return ($200,000 for single individuals). Should your income be anywhere close to these limits—admittedly a good problem to have—you may want to see if you can take any action to keep your income beneath the tax threshold.
Alternative Minimum Tax Many deductions taken for
regular tax purposes are not allowed for alternative minimum tax (AMT) purposes. Deductions which typically throw taxpayers into an AMT situation include high state income taxes, interest on home equity loans, a high number of dependent deductions, or a large amount of miscellaneous itemized deductions. Employer incentive stock options are also a major trigger for AMT. If you are not already in the clutches of AMT, then you obviously try to avoid falling into it. However, if you are already impacted by AMT, you may need to rethink some traditional planning strategies, as they may be of no benefit.
IRA Charitable Contributions For a number of years,
taxpayers older than 70 ½ and taking required minimum distributions from IRAs have been able to direct some of their required distributions to their church or other charity, resulting in the distribution not being taxable on their return. However, this provision is not currently available for the 2015 year. Legislation has been introduced to extend it, but as of this writing, no action has been taken.
Accelerating or Deferring Depending on your tax situ-
ation, year-end is the time to consider accelerating 2016 income or deductions into 2015 or trying to defer 2015 income or deductions into 2016. Here are some examples: • Review your investment portfolio. If you have realized taxable gains, consider offsetting the gains by selling other investments where you have unrealized losses. • Speed up or slow down the exercise of any stock options you may have. • Postpone into 2016 or accelerate into 2015 some of your charitable contributions, property tax payments, medical expenses, or state estimated income tax payments. B! Gerald A. Townsend, CPA/PFS/ABV, CFP®, CFA®, CMT is president of Townsend Asset Management Corp., a registered investment advisory firm. He can be contacted at Gerald@AssetMgr.com.
Memories
The Christmas Tree That Wasn’t by Barbara Boney Campbell
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rowing up in a family with a Christian mother and a Jewish father, one would think that Christmas could be a difficult holiday for the kids, especially where gifts and the Christmas tree were concerned. Not at The Heilbroner House! Daddy had grown up in a Jewish household in Tarboro; Mother in a Baptist home in Oxford. However, the Jewish population in Tarboro had diminished such that that there were not enough members of the Synagogue to justify keeping a full-time Rabbi. So it closed and the members attended Temple in neighboring towns. So, Daddy, at age 12 or so, went to the Presbyterian Church with his friends during the year and at Temple in Richmond with his parents for High Holy Days. So, early on in my parents’ relationship, it was decided that we, as a family, would celebrate Christmas as a Christian holiday: Santa Claus, presents, holiday songs and food, and THE CHRISTMAS TREE. Over the years, we had beautiful trees, Charlie Brown trees, short trees, tall trees that had to be trimmed to get in the front door. But, we always had a real, live tree. When those HORRIBLE (I thought!) aluminum trees, with the revolving colored lights, came out in the late 50s, it was never a consideration to purchase one. And, spray the tree white? Get a grip! My grandfather nearly had a second heart attack at the method we put tinsel on the tree: we threw it on and hoped for the best. He threw us out of the room and put it on, piece by piece. Did he know we planned it that way??
It was my junior year Christmas break, 1966. I had just gotten home from East Carolina and there was no tree up when I arrived. No one was sick and no one had died, so I couldn’t figure what was up. Mother said Daddy had a plan—that was all she told me. At 4:00am the next morning, I found out what was up: I was! Daddy turned on the overhead light in my bedroom and said, “Time to get up and go cut down the Christmas tree!” Oh, Lord—kill me now! I knew that tone of voice. No one, within a 25-mile radius was safe. So, in the car we got and off we went. “Where are we going?” I asked. “Well, I was in Vicksburg the other day and crossed on over into Louisiana and saw some really pretty trees that would make a great Christmas tree so we’re going to cut one down!” WHAT?! Vicksburg is 45 miles west of Jackson. You cross the bridge over the Mississippi River and go into Louisiana and who knows how far he drove? Help me!
We had the radio on, listening to his radio station, WJQS, and they were playing Big Band music, so we played Name That Tune and Who Made That Song? That got us to Vicksburg and kept me awake. He was so excited—like a kid going hunting. Actually, he was—for the perfect tree! We crossed over into Louisiana and rode for a few minutes and then turned off the highway onto a side road. “I see the perfect tree,” he said. He stopped the car, got out his hatchet and saw (I had no idea he even owned those tools!), put the headlights on the tree and we walked to it. He started cutting it down and told me to be the lookout. Great—the sign next to those trees said: “FEDERAL PROPERTY - NO TRESSPASSING”! Now, couldn’t you just see the headlines: “Radio Station Manager and Daughter Caught Stealing Christmas Tree—Serving Time in La. Prison.” But, he cut it down, tied it on the top of the car and off we went back home— to safety and freedom. Mother said it was a beauty and THAT was all he wanted to hear. She went to get the decorations and Daddy looked for the tree stand, leaving the tree in the garage. We were all excited about putting up the “Louisiana Tree” but it was not to be. While we were in the house getting all the accoutrements, the cat peed on the tree and the smell completely ruined it. We put it on the curb, went to the grocery store and bought another one, brought it home and put it up, with sad faces all around. It just wasn’t the same. B!
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Peripheral Neuropathy Tingling, burning, or numb feet or hands by Dr. Curtis McKay
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e all know that as we age we should pay more attention to our health as our bodies become more prone to aches and pains. Whether due to our daily tasks, arthritis, or an injury, we seek to find ways to prevent or alleviate them in an effort to maintain our independence and quality of life. However, there are some debilitating pains that can come to us regardless of age and leave many struggling to find relief. One in particular is a condition known as peripheral neuropathy, and it is prevalent in diabetes patients, but affects many others as well. What is peripheral neuropathy and how do I know if I have it? Peripheral neuropathy is often one of the dis-
eases that is not well-understood. In a nutshell, it is a condition in which patients suffer from nerve damage. In the case of those with diabetes, the nerve damage is caused by chronically high blood sugar. As a matter of fact, it is the number one complication of diabetes. In those without diabetes, nerve damage can result from an accident or trauma, repetitive stress disorder, infection, kidney disorder, a side effect of medication, or result from surgery. For others, it may be the result of an autoimmune disorder. Those with peripheral neuropathy can experience it in a myriad of unpleasant ways. There can be feelings of numbness or loss of sensation; a burning or freezing sensation; or hypersensitivity. For others it can result in sharp, stabbing pains, and some even experience a feeling of bugs crawling under their skin. Neuropathy attacks the nerves and nerve function of the peripheral areas of the body, usually the feet followed by the hands. What initially starts as a harmless tingling can become a debilitating factor in the lifestyle of the patient. The feet become cold and numb causing a loss of balance. Simply standing for more than a few minutes is almost impossible making the idea of waiting in line for the theatre, concert, or ball game a torture. It is a terrible disorder that is hard to tolerate. People have difficulty concentrating on anything else and their sleep suffers as a result. And, as we all know, lack of proper sleep carries its own drawbacks and eventual health issues.
How do I treat the symptoms and stop the pain?
Typical medical treatment for peripheral neuropathy fails to offer long-term relief and current treatments only address the symptoms. Doctors treat neuropathy with several types of drugs, such as the anti-epileptics Lyrica and Neurontin and certain categories of antidepressants, such as older tricyclics like amitryptaline or the newer antidepressants like Cymbalta and Effexor. In addition, people can be prescribed addictive medications for pain and as sleep aids. Certain people may also be given steroids, which can have devastating long-term effects with prolonged use. Many people cannot tolerate the side effects of these drugs or take a high enough dosage for the drugs to be effective. Even for the people who are able to tolerate these medications, the drugs lose efficacy over time. People eventually require a higher and higher dosage to feel relief, and over time they reach the
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maximum safe dosage. After this point, the drugs no longer offer any help whatsoever. Alternatively, physical therapists treat the muscles and joints but not the nerves, while chiropractors correct spinal problems that put pressure on the nerves, but the corrections still don’t treat the actual nerve problems. Sadly, with little offered in the way of an actual longterm solution, the discomfort from peripheral neuropathy can easily lead to depression and despair in many patients. There seems to be little help for the afflicted. However, there is a new drug-free non-invasive pain relief procedure, which involves a soothing low-level light therapy. This is clinically proven to reduce or eliminate neuropathy pain and inflammation by stimulating nerve functions—the root cause of neuropathy pain—and trigger growth of new small fiber nerves. Low-level light therapy’s deep penetrating photonic energy reduces pain and inflammation. Each painless treatment draws water, oxygen and nutrients to the damaged area, creating an optimal healing environment. Light therapy offers the best in pain relief and expedited healing times, there are no known side effects and it has a great success rate. With this therapy, there is hope beyond drug and pain management. By treating the cause rather than the symptom, doctors can help to alleviate much of the discomfort. Patients who have benefitted from the low-level light therapy are ecstatic with the results and are and relieved they no longer have to just “live with the pain,” as many have been told for years. If you or someone you know experience any of the symptoms described above—especially if you are diabetic—this new therapy could be a solution that was not available before. Talk to your doctor or see a specialist to discuss the benefits of this new treatment as an alternative to temporary drug treatments, physical therapy, or chiropractic adjustments. B! Dr. Curtis McKay has practiced chiropractic medicine for over two decades and is a skeletal and neuromuscular expert. His main focus is on manipulation of the spine and extremities in order to remove pressure from sensitive nerves to relieve pain and also offers peripheral neuropathy treatment. Capital Physical Medicine is located at 4822 Six Forks Road In Raleigh, NC.
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December 3-12 (Chapel Hill) Peter and the Starcatcher, 7:30pm (Tues.~Sat.), Paul Green Theatre (UNC-CH), Country Club Rd. Described as a grownup’s prequel to Peter Pan, this Tony Award winning play tells the journey of an apprentice Starcatcher and an orphan boy. 919.962.7529 or www.playmakersrep.org
December 13-14 (Raleigh) Raleigh Ringers: Holiday Concert, Meymandi Concert Hall, 2 E. South St. 919.834.4000 or www.rr.org
December 3-20 (Raleigh) The Wiz, The Murphey School Auditorium, 224 Polk St. Presented by Burning Coal Theatre Company, playwrights William F. Brown and Charlie Smalls retell L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in the context of African American culture. 919.834.4001 or www.buringcoal.org December 3-20 (Sanford) A Christmas Carol, Temple Theatre, 120 Charthage St. Adapted from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol by Peggy Taphorn and sponsored by Pfizer & Lee-Moore Capital Company. 919.774.4155 or www.templeshows.com December 3-30 (Raleigh) Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer: The Musical, Fletcher Opera Theater, 2 E. South St. Locally produced by Broadway Series South, the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts hosts a familyfriendly stage adaptation of this production for the holiday season. For more information, visit DukeEnergyCenterRaleigh.com December 3-31 (Chapel Hill) Ackland Museum Store Holiday Series: Scandinavian Market, 10am-5:30pm (Mon-Wed) 10am-7pm (Thurs-Sat) 12-5pm (Sun), Ackland Museum, 101 S Columbia St. The Ackland Museum Store collaborates on New Curated Market to present the fourth in a series of curated specialty markets, including goods from Denmark, Sweden, and Finland. 919.962.0216 or ackland.org December 4-5, 9 (Raleigh) A Baroque Christmas, Meymandi Concert Hall, 2 E. South St. Presented by the North Carolina Symphony as a part of the 2015/16 Raleigh Classical Series. 919.733.2750 or www.ncsymphony.org December 4-20 (Raleigh) Cinderella, Cantey V. Sutton Theatre, 309 Pogue St. Raleigh Little Theatre presents this musical comedy that is based on the fairy tale by Charles Perault and adapted by Jim Eiler. 919.821.3111 or www.raleighlittletheatre.org December 5-6 (Chapel Hill) The Nutcracker, Memorial Hall, 114 East Cameron Ave. Performed by the Carolina Ballet. 919.843.3333 or www.unc.edu/performingarts December 5-7 (Cary) Dashing Through the Snow, 8pm, Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue. Presented by Cary Players. 919.462.2055 or www.townofcary.org
December 17-20 (Durham) A Christmas Carol, Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. Presented by the Theatre in the Park. 919.831.6936 or www.theatreinthepark.com December 18-20 (Cary) A Very Cary Christmas, 7pm (Fri & Sat) 2pm (Sat) 3pm (Sun), Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue. Presented by Cary Ballet Company and the 3D Project. 919.462.2055 or www.townofcary.org December 18-27 (Raleigh) The Nutcracker, Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, 2 East South Street. Performed by the Carolina Ballet. 919.719.0900 or www.carolinaballet.com
Single Date Activities for Adults December 8 Tues (Raleigh) Joy of the Season, 7:30pm, Meymandi Concert Hall, 2 E. South St. Ringing in the holiday season with the Chorale, NCMC Chamber Choir, and chamber orchestra, the program features familiar corals, classical gems, and A Charlie Brown Christmas suite. 919.856.9700 or www.ncmasterchorale.org December 10 Thurs (Holly Springs) Christmas Time is Here, 7:30pm, Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St. Presented by Holly Springs Community Band. 919.567.4000 or www.hollyspringsnc.us
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December 11 Fri (Chapel Hill) “A Christmas Carol: The Dinner Show”, 7pm, Extraordinary Ventures, 200 S. Elliott Rd. Enjoy a wonderful 3 course meal and an interactive theatrical performance of this beloved classic for the whole family! Early bird discount $60/adults and $30/students. 919.967.1100 ext 104 or events.evnc.org December 11 Fri (Cary) “’Tis the Season” featuring animated film “The Snowman”, 7:30pm, Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue. The Triangle Wind Ensemble presents its annual holiday concert featuring the British tale by Raymond Briggs. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students/children. 919.462.2055 or www.trianglewind.org
December 8-13 (Raleigh) A Christmas Carol, Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, 2 E. South St. Presented by the Theatre in the Park. 919.831.6936 or www.theatreinthepark.com December 12-13 (Durham) The Nutcracker, Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St.
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Hayes Barton United Methodist Church, 2209 Fairview Rd. The Triangle Brass Band presents its winter concert that highlights traditional holiday songs such as “Joy to the World” and “Greensleeves”. 919.238.9108 or tbbchrstmas. brownpapertickets.com December 12 Sat (Holly Springs) Silver Bells, 7:30pm, Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St. Presented by the Route 55 Jazz Orchestra. 919.567.4000 or www.hollyspringsnc.us December 12 Sat (Carrboro) No Shame Theatre, 8pm, The ArtsCenter, 300-G East Main St. An open performance venue to experience 15 original works of art that has never been seen before. 919.929.2787 or www.artscenterlive.org December 12 Sat (Clayton) Christmas SPECTAC-YULE-AR, 8pm, The Clayton Center, 111 East 2nd St. The 3 Redneck Tenors are real life Broadway and opera stars that are ready to rock your holidays with classical, pop and a deepfriend feast of musical delights. 919.553.1737 or www.theclaytoncenter.com December 13 Sun (Cary) Holiday Pops, 3pm, Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue. Presented by the Concert Singers of Cary 90-voice Symphonic Choir and the 20-piece Moonlighters Orchestra. 919.462.2055 or www.townofcary.org December 13 Sun (Durham) “A Medley of Melodies, Celebrating Hnukah and TJC’s trip to Argentina”, 3pm, Community Hall of the Levin Jewish Community Center, 1937 West Cornwallis Rd. The Triangle Jewish Chorale Winter Concert presents its winter concert. 919.493.1288 or www.trianglejewishchorale.org December 13 Sun (Raleigh) Freylach Time (Klezmer Concert), 3pm, Daniels Auditorium at the NC Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St. PineCone partners with the Museum of History to present klezmer music as part of this year’s Music of the Carolinas series. 919.664.8302 or www.pinecone.org
December 31 Thurs (Raleigh) Traditional Stage at First Night Raleigh ft. The Snyder Family Band, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm, 10pm, Church of the Good Shepherd, 125 Hillsborough St. From Lexington, NC, the Snyder Family Band performs in the styles of bluegrass, southern rock, blues, Texas swing, and newgrass. 919.664.8333 or www.pinecone.org or www.firstnightraleigh.com December 31 Thurs (Raleigh) New Year’s Eve in Vienna, 8pm, Meymandi Concert Hall, 2 E. South St. A special event concert presented by the North Carolina Symphony. 919733.2750 or www.ncsymphony.org January 3 Sun (Cary) Hot Chocolate Run & SPCA Doggie Dash Benefiting Wake County SPCA, begins at 9am, Bond Park, 801 High House Rd. This fundraising event supports the efforts of the Wake County SPCA and offers a hot chocolate mug, whether you run one mile or a 5K. To register early, visit http://runsignup.com/Register/?raceId=13693 January 9 Sat (Carrboro) No Shame Theatre, 8pm, The ArtsCenter, 300-G East Main St. An open performance venue to experience 15 original works of art that has never been seen before. 919.929.2787 or www.artscenterlive.org January 9 Sat (Raleigh) Kruger Brothers, 8pm, Fletcher Theater, 2 E. South St. Presented by PineCone, brothers Jens and Uwe Kruger create a unique musical experience for audience members. 919.664.8302 or www.pinecone.org January 10 Sun (Raleigh) Kim Arrington, 3pm, Daniels Auditorium at the NC Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St. PineCone presents a jazz concert with singer Kim Arrington. 919.664.8302 or www.pinecone.org January 13 Wed (Carrboro) Triangle Jazz Orchestra Night, 7:30pm, The ArtsCenter, 300-G East Main St. Free admission. 919.929.2787 or www.artscenterlive.org
December 17 Thurs (Holly Springs) A Christmas with the Nelsons, 7:30pm, Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St. For senior discounts and handicap/companion seating, please call 919.567.4000 or visit www.hollyspringsnc.us
January 15 Fri (Durham) The Emperor’s New Clothes: The Naked Truth, 8pm, Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. Featuring Lewis Black, Grammy Award winning, stand-up comedian. Tickets are now available at DPACnc. com. 919.680.2787 or livenation.com
December 17 Thurs (Durham) The Punch Brothers with Anais Mitchell, 8pm, Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. Presented in partnership with Carolina Theatre, PineCone collaborates with the Punch Brothers and Anais Mitchell, blending bluegrass, pop, jazz, and classical music together. 919.560.3030 or www.pinecone.org
January 16 Sat (Carrboro) The Chuckle & Chortle Comedy Show, 8:30pm, The ArtsCenter, 300G East Main St. As a local comic, Michelle Maclay hosts and interacts with the audience while sharing live comedy. 919.929.2787 or www.artscenterlive.org
December 18 Fri (Raleigh) Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular, 8pm, Meymandi Concert Hall, 2 E. South St. As a part of the 2015/16 Pops Series, this event features holiday music with performances by today’s greatest circus performers. 919.733.2750 or www.ncsymphony.org December 19 Sat (Apex) Handel’s Messiah Part I, 7:30pm, The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem St. Presented by Concert Singers of Cary Chamber Choir and the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra. 919.249.1120 or www.thehalle.org December 19 Sat (Carrboro) The Chuckle & Chortle Comedy Show, 8:30pm, The ArtsCenter, 300-G East Main St. As a local comic, Michelle Maclay hosts and interacts with the audience while sharing live comedy. 919.929.2787 or www.artscenterlive.org
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January 17 Sun (Cary) Celtic Moods and Melodies with Mara Shea and the Elftones, 4pm, Main Gallery at Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop. Friends of the PageWalker presents this performance as part of its 2015-2016 Winter Concert Series, premiering a Celtic fiddle and guitar duo. 919.460.4963 or friendsofpagewalker.org January 22 Fri (Raleigh) An Evening with Peter Yarrow, 8pm, Fletcher Theater, 2 E. South St. PineCone presents Peter Yarrow’s talents as a creative artist using music to convey a message of humanity and caring. 919.664.8302 or www.pinecone.org January 29 Fri (Raleigh) Mipso, 8pm, Fletcher Theater, 2 E. South St. PineCone presents the renegrade traditionalists of Mipso, Jacob Sharp
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Ongoing Activities for Adults Irish Music Sessions, 311 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, is hosted by the Hibernian Pub & Restaurant. PineCone presents local and visiting trad players, singers, and the occasional Irish step dancers come together to share their music with this session open to musicians of all skill levels and singers. This event is free and open to the public every Sunday, 3-6pm. 919.664.8333 or www.pinecone.org Shape Note Sing, 305 E. Main St, Durham, is hosted by the First Presbyterian Church. PineCone presents singers in this tradition perform without accompaniment and sit arranged by vocal part in a “hollow square”, sung with spirit and enthusiasm. This event is free and open to the public. The singers meet on the second Sunday of each month and in Raleigh on the fourth Sunday of each month. For directions, call 919.781.3596 or visit ncshapenote.org PineCone Bluegrass Jam, 225 S. Wilmington St, Raleigh, is sponsored by Terrapin Beer Company and presents bluegrass musicians of all levels, who gather on the second and fourth Monday of every month. The jam is a great place for musicians to congregate and get to know each other, which is free and open to the public from 7 to 10pm. For more information, visit www.pinecone.org Gregg Museum of Art & Design and NCSU Libraries, 2 Broughton Dr, Raleigh, presents Life’s Little Dramas: Puppets, Proxies, and Spirits, an exhibition that includes an entire cast of 19th century English Punch and Judy figures, Indonesian shadow puppets, a Chinese Opera troupe and a large Yayaroba figure from the Bamana tribe of Mali. Through February 28, 2016 at the D.H. Hill Library Exhibit Gallery, adjacent to Special Collections Ready Room. Visit lib.ncsu.edu/hours/ hill/general for hours. Please contact Zoe Starling at zoe_starling@ncsu.edu or 919.513.7244 to arrange a tour. NC Museum of History, 5 East Edenton St, Raleigh, offers programs, concerts, exhibits, and activities highlighted by Treasures of Carolina: Stories from the State Archives through July 2016 and North Carolina’s Favorite Son: Billy Graham and His Remarkable Journey of Faith through July 2016. 919.807.7900 or www.ncmuseumofhistory.org The NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, has exhibits and events highlighted by The Worlds of M.C. Escher: Nature, Science, and Imagination through January 2016; Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Leicester and the Creative Mind through January 2016; Chisel and Forge: Works by Peter Oakley and Elizabeth Brim through March 2016; and The Energy of Youth: Depicting Childhood in the NCMA’s Photography Collection through April 2016. In addition to exhibits and performances, the museum offers lectures, classes, book clubs, and discussion groups. 919.839.6262 or www.ncartmuseum.org The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, 121 N. Churton St, Hillsborough, presents their holiday group show, The Art of Giving, and exhibits the work of nine painters: Linda Carmel, Chris Graebner, Lolette Guthrie, Marcy Lansman, Eduardo Lapetina, Jude Lobe, Pat Merriman, Ellie Reinhold, and Michele Yellin. This event begins on November 16
through January 3, 2016. For more information, visit www.HillsboroughGallery.com. Fair Game Beverage Company, 193B Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, is NC’s newest winery and distillery. They craft their own line of fortified wines and barrel-aged spirits made with unique ingredients such as apples, sorghum, scuppernong grapes, and other local fruits and grains. Tastings and tours are offered Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 5pm to 8pm; and Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm to 5pm. 919.245.5434 or www.fairgamebeverage.com Irregardless Cafe & Catering, 901 W. Morgan St, Raleigh, offers live music every night featuring over 200 talented local musicians and touring ensembles. On weeknights, musical ensembles perform from 6:30pm-9:30pm or 10pm with shows beginning after 8:30pm. Saturday night’s NIGHT LIFE features two shows: 9pm-10:15pm and 10:45pm-12am. For more information, visit www.irregardless.com/music.
Networking Events for Adults Triangle Singles Club Dances, 4905 North Hills Drive, Raleigh, offers a weekly 40+ singles dance that alternates Friday and Saturday nights from 8:30pm to 11pm. $5 for members & $8 for guests includes music by a DJ and refreshments. Weekly dance lessons are taught: shag, free style, two-step, cha cha, waltz, slow and line dances. December 4 (Fri) is the Shag; December 12 (Sat) is El Paso; December 18 (Fri) is East Coast Swing; December 31 (Thurs) is the New Years Eve Dance. www.trianglesinglesclub.com
Activities for Children and Youth December 7 Mon (Durham) A Christmas Carol, 9:50am & 11:20am, Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. Theatre IV’s adaption of Dickens’ classic is suited especially to children. 919.560.3030 or www.carolinatheatre.org December 13 Sun (Raleigh) “Les Danse du Monde”, 2pm, Auditorium at Carroll Middle School, 4520 Six Forks Rd. The Triangle Youth Brass Band, under the direction of Jesse Rackley, and the Triangle Youth Academy Brass Band, directed by Matt Edwards, presents this concert, featuring Aram Khachaturian’s Dance of the Rose Maidens from Gayane, Ken Hesketh’s Danceries, and Olympiada by Samuel Hazo. 919.238.9108 or www.trianglebrass.org/youth-band-concerts.html
Ongoing Activities for Children and Youth Cotton’s Fun With Music Program, 2101 S. Main, Wake Forest, is an ongoing Triangle favorite for two decades with weekly music fun hosted by Euro Cafe, for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Enjoy traditional and original guitar music with play-along instruments provided every Tuesday at 10:30am. For more information, call 919.761.5002. Marbles Kids Museum & IMAX Theatre, 201 E. Hargett St, Raleigh, offers special events and activities for children. Their montly calendar events include weekly, continuing activities of: Kid Grid, Sun Sprouts; Around Town; Splash!; IdeaWorks; Art Loft; BB&T Toddlers Hollow; Moneypalooza;
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Power2Play; and STEMosphere. The IMAX 3D Theater also has a calendar of movies. 919.834.4040 or www.marbleskidsmuseum.org The NC Museum of Life & Science, 433 West Murray Ave, Durham, is pleased to announce its November activities and events highlighted by Behind the Scenes Tour: Bears Up Close (3yrs and older) and Butterfly House Tour (5 yrs and older). 919.220.5429 or www.ncmls.org The NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, has continuous monthly activities and events for children and families such as Weekend Family-Friendly Tours; What’s In the Box; and Family Fun Saturdays. For more information, visit www.ncartmuseum.org. The NC Museum of History, 5 East Edenton St, Raleigh, offers children and families with monthly events and activities like Time for Tots; History Hunters; History Corner; and more. For more information, visit www.ncmuseumofhistory.org. Wake County Public Library System continues their programs for children to incorporate Every Child Ready to Succeed. Their goal is to educate parents and caregivers on the skills that they can use at home to help prepare children for success in school. The library system offers nearly 150 weekly programs for children. For more information, visit www.wakegov.com/libraries/events.
Health Related The American Red Cross, Central North Carolina Chapter continues its need for blood donations. Take an hour of time to save a life. For Triangle locations and schedules: 1.800.448.3543 or www.givelife.org. Cary Rotary Clubs present the Memory Café, 4:30-6pm, Third Tuesday of each month, Cary Senior Center, 120 Maury Odell Place, Cary. A fun, safe and welcoming place for guests with Alzheimer’s and/or dementia and their caregivers. Free and offers fellowship, dinner, music and dancing. Reservations are required. 919.233.0075 Cornucopia Cancer Support Center sponsors events and resources to support those journeying with cancer. www.cancersupport4u.org, or call 919.401.9333. Duke Regional Hospital offers monthly events that include: Look Good Feel Better; Weight Loss Surgery Support Group; and Stroke Support Group. For meeting dates, times, and information: www.dukeregional.org/events. Lupus Foundation Support Group, 6:30-8pm, Waters Edge Office Park Conference Room, 4917 Waters Edge Drive, Suite 250, Raleigh. This group meets the fourth Thursday of each month. Also available is a monthly teleconference series. 877.849.8271 or www.lupusnc.org. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit weight loss support program that welcomes all. Meetings are weekly throughout NC. First session is free. 919.621.3613 or www.tops.org.
Resources Shared Learning is sponsored by Shared Learning Association of Chapel Hill. The January 11-April 22, 2016 schedule for 24 morning classes is now available on-line: www.sharedlearningchapelhill.
com. Paper copies of the six page catalog can be picked up in the Chapel Hill Public Library or by calling Nancy at (703) 329-2933. The registration period is from November 30 to January 4, 2016. Some course titles include: ‘Best Poets,’ ‘the Bill of Rights and 14th Amendment,’ ‘a History of Impressionism,’ ‘Modern American Essays,’ ‘Forensic History: Crimes, Frauds and Scandals,’ ‘History of the English language’ and ‘Views on the News.’ Classes are held in comfortable classroom environments in Expand Church, formerly Celebration Assembly of God, at 114 Weaver Dairy Rd, Chapel Hill.
Arts Access, Inc., a non-profit organization whose mission is to make the arts accessible for people with disabilities, provides audio-described performances. For a listing of performances, dates, and information: www.artsaccessinc.org. Second Journey, an Aging in Community organization, features events for the second half of life. Watch their website for upcoming events, film series, and seminars. www.secondjourney.org.
Volunteers RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) of Durham County has opportunities for people 55 years of age and over who are eager to use their skills to serve the area near them. RSVP staff interviews volunteers and match them to opportunities available through one of many local agencies registered with RSVP for recruitment assistance. Current volunteerism is needed in: Tax Preparers; Greeters; helping preserve history; delivering meals to shut-ins; Healthy Futures for older adults; providing hospitality for international visitors; consulting services to nonprofits; tutors for elementary students; working with young adults to pass the GED test; and a Hospital Auxiliary in the gift shop and more. To learn more about these or other opportunities, contact the RSVP agency in your county or go online to find an upcoming Volunteer Information Session. Durham Co RSVP 919.536.7247 or rsvpdurhamnc@durhamtech.edu. The Volunteer Center of Durham serves the Triangle area and works toward connecting volunteers with area non-profits. They offer a new online volunteer matching system called HandsOnTriangle. They represent over 700 non-profits and all their services are free. For a full list of their volunteer needs, and information: 919.613.5105 or www.handsontriangle.org. Helping Hands Mission, 623 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh, offers volunteering opportunities on December 24 (Thurs) to assist in sorting cans, packing boxes, and delivering. Please bring extra boxes and packing tape to help the operation. Also, dress to be outdoors. Call Charles, the coordinator, at 919.413.3868 when you arrive so they can find you. For more information, call 919.829.8048 or visit helpinghandmission.org B!
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