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arch is a confusing month… I don’t know if warm weather is here to stay or if another cold spell is on the way. I remember years past when March was absolutely miserable: snow, ice, and cold! And just when you desperately want the weather to be nice, so it makes it all the more difficult to bear. Just this morning Greg was commenting that the birds are returning; he heard them singing as he woke up. Let’s hope that they don’t get caught off-guard. This year, however, I am determined to make the most of whatever happens. I am going to pretend that I am a child and will turn any opportunity into playtime. When our daughter Erika was little, we couldn’t use sending her to her room as punishment, because she would just calmly take out her Barbie’s and play for hours on end. (For Aaron, however, this would be torture as he was always in need of companionship.) Snow days were a perfect excuse to bundle up, build forts and have snowball fights. Dark, rainy days would turn into hide and seek in the house or a marathon Monopoly game. When someone was sick, movies and popcorn! And bedtime was an opportunity to read together or make up stories, so we never really had difficulty in putting the kids to bed. Long trips in the car were filled with The Alphabet Game, I Spy or Slug Bug (if you don’t know what that is, it’s too tedious to explain, but it has something to do with Volkswagens.) So now, as an adult, I am reversing the clock. The games may have changed but the attitude will be the same. Snow days, a perfect time to get caught up on correspondence or make a big pot of soup; dark and rainy days—an opportunity to get out the sewing machine. If someone is sick, movies and popcorn! (Some things are just too good to change…) I have to admit, some other life challenges are a bit more complicated to maneuver around. A bad back and shot knees have eliminated my days as a jogger, but riding a bike is manageable. The revenue from the magazine is not what it was, so we are having to cut back on expenses. The YMCA and tennis club memberships will be replaced by walks or workout CDs in the living room. No more 2,000 cable we can Boom! Mar. channels; 2014 Crossword get by with much less. Now is the time to start reading all the books I have accumulated. Going out for dinner has been reduced to a couple of times a month, but we are cooking together and eating healthier! Jeff Davidson, one of Boom!’s long-time freelance writers, wrote a book in 2010 entitled Simpler Living: A Back to Basics Guide. Perhaps now is the time to really sit down and read it. Jeff’s mission was to take a room-by-room, space-by-space look at what we could do to make our lives simpler. Jeff offers “dozens of practical how-to solutions for eliminating unnecessary trapping and leading a more peaceful, pleasurable and productive life.” Sounds good to me. But it’s not just about eliminating “stuff,” it’s also about being flexible and making the most of what life throws at you. Like I said before, return to the attitude of childhood and take every opportunity to play A lot of our friends are “downsizing.” That’s a good place to start, but I want to “outsize.” If I don’t need it, throw it out. Greg, don’t worry, I need you.

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funds to implement that plan through IEI’s six-week, focused online activity: MOOCEd: World Class Teaching. Visit www. emergingissues.org. Duke Community and Family Medicine working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as the de Beaumont Foundation launches a new initiative that teaches primary care and public health groups how to work together toward population health improvement. The need for integrating primary care and public health is widely recognized. However, neither sector is equipped with a practical guide to integration. To address this need, Duke Community and Family Medicine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the de Beaumont Foundation has developed a new initiative—A Practical Playbook: Public Health & Primary Care Together . Incorporating input from key stakeholders, the interactive tool navigates users through the stages of integrated population health improvement, offering helpful resources along the way. Physicians, public and community health workers can visit this link for additional information and access to the guide. www. practicalplaybook.org. WakeMed Heart Center brings new, life-saving procedure to protect patients at risk of sudden cardiac arrest. Forty-six years after performing the first open heart surgery in Wake County, WakeMed Health & Hospitals will soon offer another first in Wake County—a revolutionary procedure for patients who are at risk of sudden cardiac arrest. The first subcutaneous implantable defibrillator (S-ICD) was implanted in a patient at WakeMed Heart Center in February and it doesn’t ever touch the heart. This new technology provides a gentler form of defibrillation therapy and a new class of protection for patients in the event of an abrupt loss of heart function, known as sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Most episodes of SCA are caused by the rapid and/or chaotic activity of the heart known as ventricular fibrillation. During the procedure, the device— the S-ICD System—is implanted just under the skin (subcutaneously) to help to restore the heart’s normal rhythm whenever it is needed, leaving the heart and blood vessels untouched. Unlike traditional trans venous implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), the S-ICD System doesn’t implant hardware into the heart. This device makes it possible to SM

deliver a life-saving shock with less risk to the patient, while offering the same safeguards as traditional ICDs. Visit www. wakemed.org. Capital Quilters Guild and Carolina Longarm Association announce their Vintage View Quilt Show, March 14-16, 214 at the Kerr Scott Building at NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh. Whether you want to take a step back in time to remember the days of your grandmother’s soft, comfy quilt or fast forward to today’s cutting edge quilting techniques, you’ll find it all at the show. “The Capital Quilters Guild (CQG) is partnering with the Carolina Longarm Association (CLA) to present this big show. The group anticipates 400 quilts on display, vendors, demonstrations, Wearable Quilt Art Displays, and special exhibits,” said CQG President Penny Prichard adding that the show is a fundraising event for the two non-profit groups. The three-day show will include judged quilts (submitted prior to the show), themed exhibits and 40 vendors who will offer every type of quilt tool, patterns, notions, fabric and machines geared to the casual and dedicated quilter and sewer. Hours for the show are: Friday 10-6, Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-4. Visit www.capitalquilters.org. The North Carolina Museum of History announced that due to the immense popularity of two Russian exhibitions at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh, the museum is extending the closing date to Sunday, March , instead of closing March 5. Now there are four extra days to see The Tsars’ Cabinet: Two Hundred Years of Russian Decorative Arts Under the Romanovs, which runs concurrently with Windows into Heaven: Russian Icons from the Lilly and Francis Robicsek Collection of Religious Art. The Museum of History is the only midAtlantic venue to host The Tsars’ Cabinet, a traveling exhibition showcasing more than 230 objects that exemplify the craftsmanship of artisans under the Romanov tsars. So take advantage of this limited opportunity to see these two exhibits. The year 2013 marked the 400th anniversary of the beginning of the Romanov Dynasty, or the House of Romanov—the imperial monarchy that ruled Russia from 1613 until 1917 and included the reigns of Peter the Great, Catherine the Great and Nicholas II, the last tsar. The Museum of History is presenting the exhibitions to commemorate this anniversary. For more info visit www. ncmuseumofhistory.org.

YOUR LETTERS ✍ Greg: In November 2013 you published an article “Penny Pinchers Unite!” by Teresa Ambord that had a great compilation of discounts available to seniors and veterans alike. Unfortunately, the veterans discount of ten percent off tax preparation at H&R Block that she quoted in the article does not exist on a corporate level. We have only had a few clients come into local offices citing the article, and of course we honored it, but I am hoping to find her source for the discounting information. We do offer an on-base ten percent active military discount, which is most likely the cause of the confusion…My main concern was the source as we run corporate and franchise locations that are seamless to consumers but franchise have options of location-based discounts. We are not asking for a retraction or clarification, but it would be helpful to know where the information on a discount originated so that we can clear it up for future references. ~ Diana Fierst, District Marketing Coordinator, H&R Block ✍ Hi Greg: I am so sorry the H&R Block reference has caused you a problem. My notes don’t include where I got the information. It’s been several months, but I’m almost certain I contacted the local H&R Block after they advertised the discount for military. I did not know and they did not say it was not a corporate policy. I’m guessing if this has hit your publication it has hit many others we haven’t heard from yet, especially in areas with a concentration of military personnel. Again, I apologize for the hassle this has caused to you and to H&R Block. ~ Teresa Ambord, Contributing Writer ✍ Hi Chuck [Gailes, Theatre Reviewer for Boom]: I just wanted to drop you a quick note thanking you for your kind words. And thanks most of all for supporting local theater! ~ Chaunesti Webb (in response to the I Love My Hair review posted on the Boom! website, www.boomnc.com/ boom-bits-reviews-books-moviesmusic-misc/having-a-good-hair-day/ continued on page 2

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ary Visual Arts has issued its annual call for artists for their renowned Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition. The show is juried and selected works of art will be displayed on the Town Hall grounds from July 18 through June 13, 2015. There will be a $1,000 honorarium with $3,000 going to the work selected as Best in Show. For more information and to access the application visit www.caryvisualart.org/programs/ose/2014/ application. The Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) officially released the top priorities developed by participants of the 29 annual Emerging Issues Forum: Teachers and the Great Economic Debate. Over 1,300 individuals from across the state attended the Forum on February 10 and 11 to hear national and international speakers discuss and debate best management practices and various ideas. At the end of the two-day event, participants were asked, “How can North Carolina oﬀer a world-class teacher in every classroom—public, private or charter—in the state?” Attendees put forth ideas for collective action in response to that question. The five top priorities identified are: • Rebrand teaching through a statewide campaign that attracts young people to the profession and helps the greater community understand the value of our teachers. • Increase teacher competitiveness by enhancing entry-level requirements and tying compensation to multiple measures. • Build career ladders that allow top teachers to stay in the classroom, and reward teachers with differential pay for taking on leadership responsibilities such as coaching peers. • Emulate the medical profession’s structure for establishing status by focusing on better training, standards and leadership opportunities. • Develop 11-month contract options for teachers to allow for more effective talent development. In an effort to facilitate continued community engagement around these priorities, IEI has designated a virtual space for a six-week “boot camp” that is open to all who wish to participate. To get boot camp ready, open discussion, initial collaboration, research and idea exchange will take place in the Emerging Issues Commons. Beginning March 10, participants can learn how to build a local team, develop a plan unique to their community and apply for

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Breathe Easy: Seasonal Allergies and Respiratory Conditions Submitted by Harnett Health

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t seems like we barely recover from cold and flu season when allergy season arrives in North Carolina. Sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, drainage…all common symptoms of allergies.

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Jumoke Ladapo, MD, board certified family practice physician at Lillington Medical Services, has seen mild to severe cases of seasonal allergies. “When a person says they have ‘allergies’ that typically means their immune system is defending

the body against something that’s not actually there. Sounds odd, but it’s true.” “The body remembers defending itself against bacteria and viruses, so when generally harmless allergens such as pollen or mold enters the body, the immune system defends the body through allergic reactions,” explains Dr. Ladapo. Hay Fever A main type of seasonal allergies is Allergic Rhinitis, commonly called Hay Fever, which is triggered by indoor or outdoor allergens like pet dander or pollen. With many people, Hay Fever is something to be endured for a few weeks during the year. It usually includes sinus pressure, congestion, sneezing and runny nose among other symptoms. “It’s best to try to prevent Hay Fever from setting in by avoiding the substances that cause the reaction,” says Dr. Ladapo. “But, if you do end up with a mild case, you can try over-the-counter medication first. If the case continues to be bothersome, talk with your doctor about prescription medications.” Sinusitis Another condition that typically stems from allergies is Sinusitis, the

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inflammation or infection of the four pairs of cavities behind the nose. “Congestion in the cavities behind the nose leads to pressure and pain around the eyes, nose and cheeks of a patient,” continues Dr. Ladapo. “Extended cases of Hay Fever often increases the likelihood of chronic Sinusitis, which is persistent inflammation of those cavities. That’s why if you continue to have symptoms of allergies, it’s best to be checked by a doctor so the problem can be addressed and hopefully doesn’t further develop into other conditions.” Asthma Asthma is a lung disease that narrows or blocks the airways causing shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing and other breathing difficulties. Asthma attacks can be triggered by allergies, and 80 percent of all asthma diagnoses come from allergic reactions. Dr. Ladapo explains that allergic asthma cases present the same symptoms as nonallergic asthma, but can be determined because it is set off by an immune response to specific allergens. And, in most cases those allergens are found indoors, such as pet dander, house dust mites and mold.

North Carolina Air Quality People with allergies or other respiratory conditions are more susceptible to the effects of poor air quality. Air pollution can irritate the lungs and respiratory system making asthma worse, triggering asthma attacks, or even cause the onset of asthma. The North Carolina Division of Air Quality (ncair.org) forecasts and rates air quality based on a numeric scale of zero to 300 called an Air Quality Index, with zero being good air quality and 300 being very unhealthy air quality. The index is color coded for easy reference: Code Green = Good (0–50) Code Yellow = Moderate (51–100) Code Orange = Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101– 150) Code Red = Unhealthy (151–200) Code Purple = Very Unhealthy (201–300) “People with respiratory problems, older adults, and caregivers of children should pay attention to air quality ratings and take proper precautions on days when the air quality index is elevated,” cautions Dr. Ladapo. “Limit outdoor activity on continued on page 11

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How to Be a Co-Pilot with Your Doctor: Shared Decision Making in Health Care

ealth care experts are rediscovering an old-fashioned concept that may help lower health care costs and improve the quality of health care: shared decision making. What is shared decision making? It is when you and your doctor work together as co-pilots as you travel through the health care system. And you have the right to ask your doctor to use shared decision making whenever you need to decide among several treatment options.

What does shared decision making mean? Shared decision making can mean

different things depending on the situation. But one of its central ideas is that we need to get patients (and, when appropriate, families) and caregivers more involved in health care decisions. The main goal of shared decision making is to give patients the knowledge and skills they need to take an active role in their health care. Using shared decision making is especially important when a patient has a medical condition that has more than one medically sound treatment option. In these

cases, there is no single, correct medical When designed well, these decision solution—the best solution depends on the aids can help patients make choices that patient’s personal preferences and values. reflect their preferences and values. What are the elements of a shared deci- Although shared decision making prosion making program? All shared deci- grams do not necessarily need patient sion-making programs should contain four decision aids to be effective, it is essential fundamental elements: that patients be well-informed and feel 1. Information: Patients should receive empowered to participate in the decisionclear and unbiased information that making process. describes their condition, that addresses the Screening for Prostate Cancer: An Illuspros and cons of different treatment options, tration of Shared Decision Making About 17 and that helps them envision how their life out of every 100 men in the United States might change based on their decision. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2. Support: Patients should be well-sup- their lifetime. However, fewer than three of ported during the decision-making pro- every 100 men will die from prostate cancer. cess. They should get help understanding The decision to test for localized prostate the information given to them and should cancer in men older than 70 is not clearfeel free to discuss their values and prefer- cut, and one medically sound option is to ences with their provider. not screen at all. Men in this age group also 3. Discussion: Patients and providers have time to think about their options, since should share information and make a deci- prostate cancer often progresses slowly. sion together that is based on the best mediThe decision by older men to be screened cal evidence and tailored to the specific for prostate cancer is a good example of an needs and circumstances of the patient. 4. Follow-Through: Care should be delivered in the agreed upon manner and in a way that respects patients’ preferences and values. Patients should stay in contact with their providers and continue to receive support for other health care decisions. What are “patient decision aids”?

Patient decision aids are written, video, or web-based tools that are designed to help patients do the following: 1. Become more knowledgeable about their health condition and treatment options. 2. Decide which risks and benefits are most important to them. 3. Envision how the different options would affect their daily lives.

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area where a patient decision aid can be helpful. Two good decision aids are the brochure and video developed by Health Crossroads. www.healthcrossroads.com/example/crossroad.aspx?contentGUID=fc326615-5b2947f1-87c3-9a3e2d946919 Where can I learn more about shared decision making? Families USA has writ-

ten an overview of shared decision making, Shared Decision Making: Engaging Patients to Improve Care, (http://familiesusa2.org/ assets/pdfs/health-system-reform/SharedDecision-Making.pdf) which answers key questions about how shared decision making works, how it can improve patient care, how it fits into a more patient-centered health system, how to design a good shared decision making program, and a list of links to other resources. Ron Pollack is the Executive Director for Families USA , the national organization for health care consumers. They have advocated for universal, aﬀordable, quality health care since 12.

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Nanomedicine Helps Science Fight Cancer One Molecule at a Time by William DaVis

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ancer begins as a single cell. As that cell multiplies and spreads throughout the body forming tumors and attacking healthy tissue, traditional medical science has relied on treatments that remove or kill the cancer cells while trying to do as little harm as possible to the healthy cells surrounding it. Nanomedicines, compounds small enough to enter and fight disease from within a cell, are providing doctors with a tool to fight cancer where it begins. Nanomedicine refers to a class of drugs small enough to interact directly with the body’s cellular machinery. The technical definition of a nanodrug is any agent that has a diameter of 100 nanometers or less. Since most human cells range in size from 10,000 to 20,000 nanometers, this means that cancer-fighting nanodrugs can enter a cell and directly interact with the chemical pathways and signaling channels whose malfunctions cause many cancers. The possible uses for nanomedicines are vast. There are more than 60 drugs and 90 medical devices that use nanotechnology to destroy microbes, aid medical imaging, fight diseases and protect implanted medical devices like pacemakers. One exciting aspect of nanomedicines is the way that they can deliver controlled doses directly to cancer cells. Because one of the biggest problems in cancer therapy is controlling the unwanted side effects of treatment, the

ability to deliver effective doses with small compounds means that those side effects can be minimized. This is also allowing researchers to resurrect compounds that were found to destroy cancer cells but brought with them too many negative side effects to be approved for use. Many of these compounds that were too toxic to work as traditional medicines make excellent candidates for use as targeted nanomedicines.

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One of the leaders in the field of resurrecting these abandoned drugs through nanotechnology is Andrew Wang, MD, a researcher and physician with the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive

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Cancer Center. His lab at UNC Lineberger is examining the use of the particles in treating several cancers, and he oversees clinical trials aimed at moving these treatments from the laboratory to clinical use. Decades ago, researchers were excited about the potential for camptothecin to join the ranks of anticancer drugs, but the early clinical trials revealed too many side effects and the drug was shelved. Now, Dr. Wang is leading a clinical trial soon to begin at the N.C. Cancer Hospital that studies the potential of a nanodrug whose active compound is camptothecin on patients with rectal cancer. The clinical trial will combine CRLX101 with radiation therapy to see if it can eradicate the cancer. “This trial is one of only a handful in the country that studies nanoparticle therapeutics for cancer treatment,” said Dr. Wang. Rectal cancer, a disease that kills more than 22,000 patients in the U.S. each year, is often detected early enough to be treated with chemotherapy and radiation, an approach that leaves 20 percent of patients cancer-free. With the nanodrug, Dr. Wang hopes that they can eliminate the cancer of even more patients. “With this new targeted nanoparticle drug, we are hoping to see that number go up,” said Dr. Wang.

You may qualify for a clinical research study being conducted by the Duke Sleep Disorders Center if you:

Doctors at the Duke Sleep Disorders Center are studying the link between frequent nighttime urination and sleep disorders. People with insomnia, and normal sleepers without any urinary complaints, are encouraged to learn more about the study.

If you qualify for the study, you will receive a sleep evaluation at no cost to you. In addition, you will be compensated if you qualify and participate in the study. For further information, call 919-681-8797 and ask about the overnight insomnia and nocturia study.

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in his 50s, overweight and has high blood pressure and/or diabetes. Some patients ask, “What can I do, naturally, to help bring my testosterone level back to normal?” Weight loss does help, but this can be a difficult cycle. Most men with low testosterone don’t have enough stamina to do the exercise needed to help lose the weight. Therefore, one of three types of replacement therapies can be used: 1. A transdermal gel applied daily to the skin 2. A weekly hormone injection 3. A pellet that is inserted under the skin and dissolves over the next three to four months After four weeks, many men tell us that treatment has been life changing. Not only do they have more energy and stamina and a boost in their libido, but many men with diabetes also find it easier to manage their blood sugar. Important to note—we do have to be cautious in treating elderly men with heart conditions, and by no means is treatment a “fountain of youth.” However, for most patients, urologists like myself really can make a difference in their lives and the way that they feel on a daily basis. Dr. Sam Chawla is a urologist with WakeMed Physician Practices–Urology Practice.

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An endocrinologist is a doctor who specializes in conditions related to the endocrine system, the complex network of hormone-secreting glands in the human body. Hormones are critical to healthy function, and a number of conditions can be caused by under or overproduction of hormones, an inability to process certain hormones, and other problems with the endocrine system. Endocrinologists tend to start out in pediatrics, gynecology, or internal medicine, branching out into endocrinology as their medical training progresses. Your body produces large numbers of hormones every day, which regulate everything from puberty to the function of organs. Endocrinologists study how hormones are made, how they travel through the body, how the body processes them, and how they break down. They use tools like blood tests and medical imaging to assess the health of the endocrine system in their patients, and to look for conditions related to malfunctions of the endocrine system. There are a number of reasons to need the services of an endocrinologist. Sometimes, people approach an endocrinologist directly, as in the case of transgendered people who want to take sex hormones as part of their transitioning process. In other instances, a patient may be referred to an endocrinologist for a condition which appears to be related to a problem with the endocrine system, and endocrinologists also work as members of medical teams treating patients with complex medical problems. Reference: www.wisegeek.com

Are you feeling depressed? Are your medications not working? Duke University Medical Center is conducting a research study investigating treatment outcomes in adults with late-life depression. Participants will receive an acute course of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Those who respond to ECT will be randomly assigned to one of two groups for a six-month follow-up phase: a group that receives medication alone or a group that receives medication plus an investigational course of maintenance ECT.

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How to Spot Poor Nutrition in the Elderly By Marcia K. Jarrell

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o stay in good physical and mental health as we age, nutrition takes center stage, but for the elderly it becomes more critical. Good health for the body and brain depend on quality nutrition; yet for seniors, good eating comes

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occurs when an elderly person suffers from lack of good nutrition. So, what must you know about nutrition for the elderly, especially as a caregiver? Eating a balanced diet and how well an elderly person nourishes their bodies may solve problems with dehydration, medication side effects, decreases in appetite and a downward spiral in weight loss. Moreover, many chronic diseases—type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and more—are all affected by the regular intake of wholesome food. Critical Issues What may not be so apparent are three key effects: malnutrition is a primary cause of deterioration of health for one in four elderly persons; poverty as the cause for missed meals and deficient meal choices, and elder abuse and neglect as one of the most hidden and unacknowledged problems of our time. Malnutrition in older people may be caused by loss of appetite, digestive or dental problems, depression, lowered food intake, dementia or stress of all sorts to name a few. Also, living in rural or deprived areas may not afford easy access to grocery

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own life necessities due to physical or mental disability. Take Action Now All three reasons offer only a glimpse at where to look for reasons why an elderly person proves malnourished. Since the elderly are often at risk for malnutrition, attention must be given to their daily food needs, and a nutritional assessment by a geriatric nurse would be beneficial. Senior Nutrition Sites (tjaaa.org/nutrition-sites.aspx) offer healthy meals and pleasant atmospheres during weekdays and help combat social isolation for seniors. Meals on Wheels deliver daily meals to homebound elderly adults. Adult Protective Services evaluate reported cases of elderly neglect, self-neglect and abuse (http://tinyurl.com/pva4pqj). If you care for an elderly person, offer love with some nutritious food and tasty snacks. Marcia Jarrell is the executive director and owner of SarahCare Adult Day Care Center at Lake Boone Trail in Raleigh. She has an extensive work history in long-term care. Learn more at http://tinyurl.com/ lkpac or call 1.46.5 to claim a complimentary half-day visit. ®

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those days and always take any medication as prescribed by your doctor.” Testing and Treatment It’s best to know exactly what you are allergic to so you can prevent or lessen your exposure to the things that trigger your allergic episodes and so that you can get proper treatment for your specific condition counsels Dr. Ladapo. There are two main categories of allergy testing. The “prick test” involves pricking the skin with the extract of a specific allergen and then observing the skin for a reaction. There are also blood tests called Serum-specific IgE antibody tests that provide similar information gained by taking the skin test. Once your specific triggers are determined, your healthcare provider will better be able to treat your individual case. The best treatment is to avoid the allergens, which is sometimes easy and sometimes not so easy. If the allergen is a food item, you can remove the food from your diet, but if the allergen is airborne, like ragweed pollen, it can be almost impossible to avoid. “Using air purifiers, filters and humidifiers can help, but none are 100 percent effective,” says Dr. Ladapo. “Usually a combination of medications, over-thecounter and prescription, are the most effective means of treatment.” • Antihistamines counter the effects of histamine, the substance that during allergic reactions makes eyes water and noses itch and causes sneezing. • Nasal Steroids are anti-inflammatory sprays that help decrease inflammation, swelling and mucus production. • Cromolyn Sodium is a nasal spray that can help stop Hay Fever by blocking the release of histamine and other chemicals that can cause symptoms. • Decongestants thin nasal secretions and help reduce swelling and discomfort. • Immunotherapy, allergy shots, may be a good choice for patients who don’t get relief from other treatments. The shots alter the body’s immune response to allergens helping to prevent allergic reactions. Dr. Ladapo advises, “The course of action I recommend is to work with your doctor and take your medication as prescribed to help ease seasonal allergies and to get you back in the swing of Spring.” Need a family doctor? Visit our online Find a Physician tool at HarnettHealth.org. Jumoke Ladapo, MD is board certified in Family Medicine and has a practice at Lillington Medical Services. Comment online at BoomNC.com .

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hursday, February 6, 2014 was a long day for Theresa and her family. After enduring several days of uncertainty regarding her father’s condition, a second surgery, and a return trip to ICU resulting in her father being placed on a ventilator, the family was approached by a physician who recommended palliative care. The family was confused and questioned what this meant and why it would be beneficial. As emotions soared, the wife of this sweet, elderly man declared, “I don’t have time for this!” It was evident that this family required more information and education before a decision could be made. So what is palliative care? According to the Center to Advance Palliative Care, “Palliative care (pronounced pallee-uh-tiv) is specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses. It is focused on providing patients with relief from the symptoms, pain, and stresses of a serious illness—whatever the diagnosis. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care is provided by a team of doctors, nurses, and

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Q. Someone is using my email address to sign up for various mailing lists, seminars, meetings and other things. Aren’t there laws against this? What can I do to prevent it? A. While there are federal and state laws against email “spoofing” and other forms of misleading or deceptive online practices, the problem is tracking down and prosecuting the perpetrators. On its face it probably appears that a despicable human bean (don’t email me) is the culprit; however, in most cases of this type, automated scripts harvest email addresses from legitimate sources such as websites, message boards, blogs, social media and those dreadful “chain” emails so many people feel compelled to forward to others. If you are receiving email from legitimate companies or websites that you recognize, it’s usually safe to click an Unsubscribe link located at the bottom of those messages. Don’t attempt to unsubscribe from messages that are not from legitimate senders. That type of Unsubscribe link is designed to trick you into verifying your address so it can then be sold to other spammers at a premium. (Of all the nerve!) I recommend having a minimum of two email addresses, one being your primary address that you use to communicate with friends, family and other trusted individuals, and another address that you use for all other purposes, including making online purchases and registrations. I prefer free Gmail accounts for this purpose, but Yahoo! Mail (http://mail.yahoo.com) is also an excellent choice. For more information about Mr. Modem’s award-winning, weekly computer-help newsletter featuring personal answers to your questions by email, visit www.MrModem.com

Revealed: The Unseen Dangers of Social Media to the Unemployed by Bea Vanni

ast week a job seeker told me about their frustration in the new landscape of unemployment. I asked my usual questions to eliminate some of the obvious, but then I mentioned social media. How many social accounts do you use and what do you talk about on them? That’s when I got silence, and a serving of blank stare. Ouch! In this online visibility and spontaneous video-producing environment, your chances for a great job may be jeopardized if you do not mind your social media, both before and after gainful employment. No need for telephones, faxes and emails, human resource managers and recruiters now go straight to Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, G+, blog sites and websites to find all they want to know about the real you.

Worse, your social footprint could leave the impression you are tech savvy but consciously unaware. Conversely, if you have no digital footprint, it could leave you in the unemployment line. Set up and clean up online. First, begin with a quality reference point. My article in the October 2013 Boom! (www.boomnc. com/archives, page 7) tells you how to set up your profile on Linkedin and add details about your work. Linkedin performs as your job search résumé and business card all in one, so create a profile that represents you well. Ignore it at your own risk! Consider a website about the “professional you” to add to your job search digiprint. Add a blog and weigh in on current topics in your career field. Post the links

to your articles on Linkedin, which brings you more visibility to potential employers. Find and add keywords related to your professional job interests that recruiters search to find prospective employees. Sprinkle these keywords liberally throughout all your digital profiles—your bio, headers, titles, background synopses, articles, posts, everywhere appropriate. Evict the hazard flags and lock down the rest! A search and destroy mission calls you if your social media consists of rants, grievances or accusations of all sorts, political or religious diatribes, risqué jokes or comments. Delete postings and photos from each site you wouldn’t want an employer to see and lockdown your privacy settings, so everyone can’t access your posts and photos.

Do you give the impression you waste the day on social media? Delete accounts you don’t use often. If you are active on more than a few sites, it gives the impression you waste time. Make changes to your personal profiles for a consistent appearance across platforms. Ask yourself if an employer could appreciate your posts or photos. If not, begin new data streams with quality posts about your career. The bottom line: Keep questionable opinions to yourself, censor your language and lock down your accounts. Summons the positive in you and clean up online. Bea Vanni provides social media and publishing solutions for the non-fiction author and small business owner who want to gain online visibility for their work and build a following.

have been a better alternative, so we often block even receiving that type of feedback. Regret can be helpful, teaching us to learn from the past and to make better future decisions, but it can also be misleading, such as when your well-crafted investment portfolio drops during a general market decline. Regret is also painful, and may cause you to lash out and seek to blame someone else for an undesirable outcome that is really not their fault. We talked last month about loss aversion and how we don’t like to realize a loss, so we might put off selling a poorly performing stock in order to avoid admitting that a loss has actually occurred. Regret is closely tied to loss aversion because realizing a loss brings the pain of regret when we find, in hindsight, that an alternative decision would have resulted in a happier outcome. The memory of bad decisions and the fear of regret may cause you to be too conservative in your future investment decisions, ultimately leaving you far short of accumulating the money necessary to accomplish your financial and life goals.

It can also cause you to fall prey to herding behavior, following the crowd and buying what is hot or popular just because it becomes easier to rationalize a poor investment decision if many people lost money on it, and not just you. Even investors who pride themselves on their cold logical thinking are vulnerable to regret when the market continues to perform opposite from their sophisticated quantitative models suggest. We constantly hear that we must “eliminate emotion” in our financial decisions, but emotion is not going away anytime soon. But, we can at least try to recognize it and reduce its impact in our thought process. Status Quo Status Quo is an emotional bias where people tend to do nothing instead of making a change. Even when a person knows some kind of change is needed and would probably be beneficial, we are more comfortable keeping things the same than taking the time to research and implement a change. A consequence of status quo is that you might continue to hold a portfolio with

inappropriate risk/reward characteristics or a portfolio that no longer is aligned with your long-term goals. Many studies indicate that employees rarely alter the allocations in their 401(k) plans. How do you deal with a status quo bias? You must train yourself to regularly look for new opportunities. Review your overall asset allocation periodically to ensure a proper allocation is maintained. However, a word of warning is also in order. Perhaps there is nothing wrong with your current portfolio. Don’t confuse the advice of reviewing your investments and allocations with a need to constantly be making big changes, bouncing like a ping pong ball from one strategy to another— that is truly hazardous to your financial health. The apple tree needs to be pruned periodically, but you probably don’t need to chop it down and plant a pear tree. Gerald A. Townsend, CPA/PFS/ABV, CFP , CFA , CMT is president of Townsend Asset Management Corp., a registered investment advisory firm. Email: Gerald@AssetMgr.com ®

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his year’s “101” series is on “Behavioral Finance.” Articles in our previous “101” series on Economics, Estate Planning, Tax Planning, Financial Planning, and Investment Management, are available on the www.boomnc.com website. Last month we talked about two emotional biases—Loss Aversion and Endowment. This month we’ll discuss two other emotional biases—Regret and Status Quo. Regret None of us go through life without some regrets. Perhaps you should have accepted that job offer some years ago. On the other hand, maybe you did accept it and now wish you hadn’t. How about your choice of what to study in college or the house you did—or didn’t buy? Regret involves decisions both of commission and omission, but studies reveal that we regret more the bad decisions we did make (commission) than decisions we simply failed to make (omission). Regret is pervasive—everyone feels it. We’ve all had conversations that started with, “If only I had…” Regret influences our decision-making. We really don’t want to hear that a different path might

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ear Karen: Yikes! My bank informed me that my credit card was breached. I wish I could say it was the Neiman Marcus one but it was plain old Target. I was really stressed out until I got my next statement. But there was nothing odd about it—no weird names, no unexpected charges. Am I in the clear? What about next time? ~Targeted Dear Targeted: For the current breach, the most important action item is to cancel any card you might have used at Target during the time of the breach: November 27-December 15, 2013. Then you can reestablish new accounts. It may be less likely that your information will be abused as time goes by, but I’d use this warning to take positive steps in managing your financial security. Reassess which cards you really need, reducing them to the minimum needed for transacting your life. One caveat: reducing your credit may marginally affect your credit score, but just consider the trade-offs. I was glad to see your follow-up question about next time, as these breaches are increasingly common. If you still plan to use credit and debit cards (it is hard to get by in today’s society without them!), I recommend these ways to protect yourself against the effects of hacking: 1. For your debit cards, set a very low amount that can be removed in cash. I set mine for $50. That way, if someone steals your card, they can’t get away with much. Depending on the company, there is a limit to your liability, but we are looking to reduce the hassle as well as the cost. 2. Check your credit card balance frequently—like every other day. You can generally do this by automated phone call, but even easier is checking online. 3. Change your passwords frequently. That doesn’t mean you have to change every password every week. Your local

library access and accounts that aren’t attached to any financial account are not a big deal. But for any account which is tied to financial institutions, or ones that store your Social Security number, make it a practice to change every month or so. That way, if a list of passwords is stolen, a break-in attempt on your account will more likely fail.

apparently was not the subject of the Target breach. On that score, you’re lucky—this time. Please continue to check!

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4. Finally, check your credit report a few times per year. By law you can access three in a year without cost. There are three main companies (Experian, Equifax, and Transunion), so you can, for instance apply for the Experian score in January, Equifax in May, and Transunion in September. If you’re checking your credit reports, you’ll find out if someone has stolen your identity early on, before too much damage is done. My sister-in-law’s identity was stolen years ago, before it became commonplace. It took her hundreds of hours over five years to clear her name. Your credit report likely wasn’t compromised with this Target break-in, since this account-opening information

Dear Karen: I’ve set aside the maximum in my employer’s retirement plan all along. I think I’m doing okay, but now I’m worried about everyone who hasn’t saved. Who’s going to support Baby Boomers in retirement? ~ Worried about the “other guy” Dear Worried: The 2008 Great Recession was a wakeup call for everyone who has a stake in the upcoming generation of Baby Boomers entering retirement. Which is to say, everybody from the federal government to employers to employees both young and old. According to the 2013 Trends & Experience in Defined Contribution Plans, employers are boosting their match and relaxing their eligibility requirements for 401(k)s and other plans. They are trying to make it easier to understand investment options, and giving lower cost options like index funds and ETFs. They are also changing default elections, so that employees who don’t like to think about it are defaulted into “saving” rather than “not saving.” Whether or not one’s employer helps in these ways, it is incumbent upon the individual to take control of their retirement saving. It’s a good idea to visit a fee-only financial planner. She or he can help determine whether you’re on the right path or need to jack up your savings in this last decade or so. Social Security will add a boost, but was never intended to replace retirement savings. Karen Telleen-Lawton serves seniors and pre-seniors as the principal of Decisive Path Fee-Only Financial Advisory in Santa Barbara, California (www.DecisivePath.com). You can reach her with your financial planning questions at ktl@DecisivePath.com.

The Geography of Investing by Gerald ToWnsend

he MSCI All Country World Index (formerly Morgan Stanley Capital Investment) is the broadest global equity index. It aims to capture about 85 percent of the total market capitalization (value) of global publicly available stocks. The U.S. stock market comprises nearly half of the index; developed Europe about a quarter of it; and emerging markets, as well as the Asia/ Pacific region are each about 13 percent. However, these country allocation statistics are all determined based on where a company happens to be domiciled, and in an integrated world economy the country of domicile is becoming less and less important. Instead of looking at the MSCI All Country World Index from a country of domicile viewpoint, what would happen if you instead constructed the index based on

where the various companies in the index generated their revenue? In that case, you would get a dramatically different result. The U.S. share of the index would drop to just over a quarter, down from nearly onehalf. Emerging markets, on the other hand, would now be one-third of the index, more than 2 ½ times their current weighting. Perhaps you own both “U.S.” as well as “International” stock funds in your portfolio. Morningstar may inform you that your U.S. stock funds actually have 20 percent of their holdings in foreign stocks or that your international funds hold 15 percent in U.S. stocks—but this only reflects their country of domicile, it tells you nothing about where these companies actually make their money. It also doesn’t give you any help in knowing what risks and opportunities your portfolio of funds is actually exposing you to.

Unfortunately, the tools available today to investors do not easily allow them to determine their portfolios global economic exposure, leaving us with old allocation tools and analysis in a world that has substantially changed. There are many different ways a company’s global economic footprint might be measured, such as revenues, payroll, assets, number of employees, etc. However, revenue is probably the easiest one to get access to, and even revenue has its challenges, as current financial reporting standards don’t necessarily drill down deep enough to provide investors with the necessary information. Certainly a company’s country of domicile continues to be important, due to factors such as currency risk, political risk, regulatory risk, and taxation. In addition, despite the increasing globalization of even small and mid-size companies, you can’t just

invest in U.S. stock funds and gain access to all world markets and opportunities. In addition, some leading companies are not domiciled in the U.S. and can only be accessed by investing in a foreign stock fund. However, in the coming years, expect to see more “objective-based investing” and less “geographic-centric” investing. What does that mean? Objective-based investing focuses on a desired strategy, such as dividends, dividend-growth, aggressive growth, trends or economic changes, etc., instead of just a geographic approach. Individual investors don’t have the tools or information—yet—to easily understand the true economic exposure of the companies in their mutual funds, but it is coming, and it will allow for a better analysis of your portfolio’s risk and return characteristics and hopefully make for the development of better investment strategies.

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PART TWO: PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY

fter you’ve enjoyed Palos Verdes, it is time to continue your journey northward along the California coast. As you head up Hwy 1, you will go through many L.A. beach towns—and they each have a slightly different vibe. At Hermosa Beach, Pier Plaza offers enticing shopping. But my personal favorites are the dining options: Palmilla Cocina Y Tequila is a wonderful Mexican restaurant on Pier Avenue where you can sit inside or out. Zane’s is a great steakhouse/Italian restaurant with a perk: you can bring your own bottle of wine, and there is no corkage fee! Try the Ciopinni

Venice Beach is known for its people watching with its world-famous Ocean Front Walk. You may very well see someone you recognize from TV; but if not, oddities like chainsaw jugglers, bodybuilders, fortune tellers and all sorts of other street performers are commonplace. The last beach before heading out of L.A. and into Malibu is Santa Monica. It is known for its pier with shops, restaurants, aquarium and carnival. Technically, this is where the famous Route 66 ends—a nice photo op. The beach is large and pristine. Along the Ocean Front Walk, a giant chess board is often in play at the Santa Monica

Avila Sea Caves. PHOTO BY ERIC WILDER.

(a tomato-based dish with seafood) and the fresh caprese salad—both satisfying for tomato lovers! Manhattan Beach, just north of Hermosa, is the beach of the rich and famous, with beautiful people, expensive cars and tiny dogs. It’s like most other beaches with miles of beach-volleyball courts, surfing and boogie boarding. At the pier’s end, the aquarium offers interesting sea creatures and a touch pool. Fishing with Dynamite on Manhattan Avenue is a fan favorite for seafood. They have a huge variety of oysters and everything else that’s fresh from the ocean. Nearby, Café Pierre has mouthwatering French and Mediterranean food.

International Chess Park. Sporting equipment, like rings and ropes, are utilized by young and old alike. The 26-mile bike path (extending to Venice Beach) is perfect for biking, skating or walking—but weekends tend to be crowded. Continuing up Hwy 1, the Santa Monica Mountains will rise up to your right along with some of the grandest houses in the country. Despite the materialistic display, the mountains are full of fantastic trails waiting to be explored. If you wish to stick close to the coast, Escondido Canyon and Falls is a good place to stop. The first section of the trail is very easy and leads to the base of the first falls. For more of an

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adventure, continue on to the second and third falls. The full trip is about a half-day excursion to the top, and at one point, you are walking along a steep hillside, holding onto a rope for extra security. But the scenery is lush and almost magical. Standstone Peak, further inland, is a six-mile loop that gives hikers a good sampling of the Santa Monica range, from wooded canopies to expansive views all the way to the Pacific. This is the highest point in the range. After passing Point Dume beach you will reach El Matador State Beach, one of the most romantic spots on the coast. Giant rocks stand erect on the secluded beach, strong waves crash and recede against them, and the water is crystal clear. It’s a perfect place to enjoy a sunset dinner in one of the hidden coves as the sea breeze wafts in off the ocean. Another beach worth mentioning just a little up the road is Leo Carrillo State Park with a mile-long beach full of caves and tide pools where you can observe tiny sea life. A visitor center also has displays and guided nature walks. If you wish to camp, there are tent sites and RV hookups. For some delicious food, stop by Neptune’s Net Restaurant a mile or so past the park—famous for its fish and beer, and a must-taste along Hwy 1. Continue up Hwy 1/101 and into Santa Barbara. Check out the shops on State Street and the wharf; mosey up and down Cabrillo Boulevard enjoying the view of the ocean and tall palms; check out the Santa Barbara Mission and its lovely rose garden. The Mission was founded in 1786 and is rich in history. Inside, a museum and mausoleum

The Santa Barbara Mission. PHOTO BY ERIC WILDER.

The University of Santa Barbara Lagoon. PHOTO BY ERIC WILDER.

give visitors glimpses of the past. The University of California—Santa Barbara has a beautiful campus where renowned Campus Point offers ultimate sunset views from the rocks. To avoid the parking fee, park at Goleta Beach and walk over. For a fantastic view over the town and ocean, hike Tunnel Trail to Inspiration Point. It’s a little over three miles roundtrip and rather steep. The parking lot can get full, so get there early or during a weekday. Santa Barbara is full of wonderful food, two of my favorites are the Beachside BarCafé at Goleta Beach (they are known for their fries and ocean views); and on the wharf, Brophy Brothers is famous for its fresh fish. For a plethora of other options, just walk up State Street. Where to stay for the night depends on your budget: from the extravagant and gorgeous Bacara Resort ($455 and up), to the Harbor View Inn (around $200), to Hotel Goleta (just over $100). If you enjoy music, try to catch a summer concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl, an outdoor concert venue built into the hillside and offering ocean views from many of the seats. As you leave Santa Barbara and Goleta, enjoy the costal scenery before Hwy 1/101 turns inland again. Heading north on the 101, detour on 246 E from Buelton to the little town of Solvang. This Danish community is complete with quaint architecture, bakeries and kitschy souvenir shops. Grab some lunch, eat under the big windmill, and spend a couple hours checking out this gem. Continuing along Hwy 101, you will drive by Los Olivos. In this vineyard town,

The Monterey Harbor. PHOTO BY LAUREN BAILEY.

Stay the night in San Luis Obispo. This will be your last stop before Big Sur—the famous section of Hwy 1 that inspires so many to take this drive. If you can afford it (starting around $200 per night), stay at the Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo. Every room is decorated differently. Even if you just take a stroll around the property, it’s worth the visit. Extravagant almost to the point of being gaudy, it’s totally unique with carved banisters, plush red carpeting, gilded mirrors and more. The men’s restroom was also featured on the Travel Channel as one of

the best. Waterfalls serve in place of urinals. In downtown San Luis Obispo, Firestone Grill is famous for its tri-tip steak. The Apple Farm is a family friendly restaurant with delicious pies. Nearby Bishop Peak has an amazing 360-degree view of the entire area and has an almost Irish feel in all its greenery and wildflowers. The half-day hike is moderate but steep. San Luis Obispo will also be the last place for good shopping before San Francisco. After resting up in San Luis Obispo, head west on Hwy 1 to Morro Bay. Here you can visit Morro Rock—a really large

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rock with waves slamming into its side. It’s a bit like the Rock of Gibraltar, but climbing on it is forbidden. A nearby beach and shops make the scene touristy, but enjoyable. You will most certainly see people on the smaller seaside rocks getting splashed by the incoming waves, but if you choose to explore, be careful—the waves are unpredictable and have caused multiple deaths. From there, continue up Hwy 1 enjoying the stunning scenery. You are now on the most famous section of this drive that hugs the coast almost nonstop until you reach San Francisco. Feel free to stop at any overlook that strikes your fancy and take plenty of photos. But if you’re driving, don’t let your eyes linger—this is a curvy, cliff-side drive. Luckily, coming from the south, your car is hugging the interior wall. Your next must-see is Hearst Castle in San Simeon. Way up on the hill lays the western equivalent of the Biltmore. The sprawling estate, which contains multiple buildings and gardens, was designed by architect Julia Morgan between 1919 and 1947 for newspaper tycoon William Hearst. Clark Gable, FDR and Churchill are just a

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stop by Los Olivos Wine Merchant and Café for good food and even better wine. Also visit the Carhartt Vineyard, which has been family owned and operated since the early 1950s, with wines made in a converted barn on the ranch. Continuing northward, do not stop by Santa Maria—it’s not worth your time. However, Pismo Beach is worth a couple hours visit. Rent dune buggies and explore the Oceano Dunes State Recreation Area. Grab mouthwatering clam chowder at Splash Café. Before leaving the coast toward San Luis Obispo, take the exit for Avila Beach Drive and head down Cave Landing Road to the Avila Sea Caves. This is possibly the most beautiful spot south of Big Sur, featuring a sweeping view of the Pacific from several hundred feet above the water with the sound of waves and sea lions lifting up to your ears. From there, the Cave Landing Trail or Ontario Ridge Trail are breathtaking hikes. On your way out, stop by Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort where you can rent outdoor hot tubs hourly, full of “healing” mineral spring water. Nestled in the hillside under the trees, it’s a treat you won’t want to miss.

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few of its former guests. Zebras and other exotic animals still roam the grounds from the long-abandoned zoo. Of the four tours, The Grand Rooms Tour ($25) is an amazing selection to see highlights like the Neptune Pool and some of the famous rooms. Perhaps the most remarkable assets are the European imports. Hearst bought entire rooms in Europe from ceilings to mosaic floors and had them shipped to his California palace.

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The Neptune Pool at Hearst Castle. BY LAUREN BAILEY.

Less than ten minutes up the road you will see a parking lot and sign for the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery, and it

is time to stop again! From the short trails, you will be offered views of hundreds of seals basking on the sunny beach. The sound is cacophonous, but it’s an amazing sight to behold. Continuing up the One, you will reach one of the most famous spots and one of the last gas stations for a while: Ragged Point. There is a restaurant, a grab-n-go grill, ice cream and a gift shop—but most importantly, there are picnic tables with views that will leave you speechless. Feel free to bring your own food and enjoy. The Ragged Point Inn on the property is also a good place to stay the night. Rooms start at a little over $100. Another ten minutes northward and you will reach Salmon Creek Falls. Get out for this quarter mile hike to stretch your legs and enjoy the view of a 120foot waterfall. It is free, though the trail is occasionally overgrown. Limekiln State Park is another 35 minutes up the road and for those who love to camp, this is a wonderful place to do so with both tent and RV sites available. McWay Falls is 15 more miles northward

Hearst Castle. BY LAUREN BAILEY.

and my favorite spot along the One. Look for the signs marking Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and park along Highway One under the sycamores. You will likely see other cars here, but there is no signage for the falls. After parking, cross to the west side and look for the trailhead. Once found, this short .6 mile round trip walk will take you to one of the most iconic views of the coast. A protected and pristine beach glistens in the sun while an 80-foot waterfall cascades into the sand and eventually into the aqua waves washing ashore. Another often-photographed section of the One is at Pfeiffer Beach, another 12 miles up the road. Here, a large rock that looks a bit like a misshapen house contains a small, door-like hole through the center. Throughout the day, waves, light and sky filter through this “door” creating a photographer’s dream. This is a couple miles drive off the One and there is a parking fee, but the scenery is worth it. There are two options for sleeping and dining nearby. A few miles to the north, Ventana Inn & Spa is luxury with a view. Rooms start at over $400 per night. The food is also delicious—and expensive. At the spa, relax in Japanese hot tubs or try a yoga class. Slightly south of Pfeiffer beach, the Big Sur River Inn is a more affordable option. With a wood cabin feel, this is a charming place for country cooking that can be enjoyed on a sprawling back patio overlooking the river—which is full of chairs for “river sitting.” Rooms start at $125 per night. If you are just looking for lunch, check out nearby Nepenthe’s ambrosia burgers. It’s a landmark of the Big Sur coast and was once owned by Orson Welles and Rita Hayworth. As you continue your northward drive, be sure to pull over and admire Bixby Canyon Bridge. It is one of the tallest single-span concrete bridges in the world.

Before being built in 1932, Big Sur area residents were often cut off from the rest of the state due to the frequently impassable Old Coast Road. Your next stop is Garrapata Beach and Bluff Trail, and it is hidden well. The turnouts are located .2 miles north of Garrapata Creek Bridge and 1.2 miles south of the Granite Creek Bridge. Look for gate 19 and take the trail to the beach. Find the signs for Doud Creek, for when in bloom, calla lilies surround this creek and make for one of the most beautiful spots around. Plan to explore the area for at least an hour. Five miles north, stop by Point Lobos to investigate the many coves and trails before heading up to Carmel and Pebble Beach. For golf enthusiasts, nothing is better than 18 holes at Cypress Point Club or Pebble Beach Golf Links. Monterey is the last big stop before San Francisco. Check out Fisherman’s Wharf and Cannery Row—both known for their seafood. Lover’s Point is a picturesque coastline spot with an easy coastal walk where you can watch the seals. If you enjoy sea life and want to ogle a 28-foottall kelp forest, check out the impressive (but expensive) Monterey Aquarium.

This view of Hwy 1 is just south of Bixby Bridge. BY LAUREN BAILEY.

The rest of the way up Highway One is full of state parks and recreation areas, unfortunately, nothing will quite compare to the Big Sur area. To end your Highway One drive to San Francisco, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention a last must-do: drive over the Golden Gate Bridge. As long as you avoid rush hour, this is a truly amazing experience and will round out your California road trip perfectly! Lauren Bailey is an avid traveler and frequently shares her adventures with Boom! readers. Comment online at BoomNC.com .

Graham Nash, “An Incredible Life” by GreG and Barbara Petty

Crosby, Stills and Nash at Criteria Recording Studios March 1. PHOTOGRAPHER JOEL BERNSTEIN.

Allan and Graham began to sing together and soon discovered that they could produce those harmonies almost as well as their heroes. It wasn’t long before they were getting gigs in clubs and taverns and earning a little money. Graham’s money almost always went home to help the family, but he managed to save enough to buy his first guitar. By the age of 15 he was sure that music would be his life’s work. Another friend, Joe Abrams convinced them that they should expand into a full-blown band with a lead guitarist and a drummer. He suggested that they visit Pete Bocking. In Nash’s new biography Wild Tales: A Rock & Roll Life he says of Bocking, “He wore sunglasses and a dark suit with sleeves that were too long and he smoked like a chimney. And he carried this rectangular case that he put on the floor in a ceremonious way. “What’s in the case?’ I asked, without expecting too much. Bocking opened the case, and—Good God! A Stratocaster! The first Fender Stratocaster I ever laid eyes on. And then he began to play…” Thus, The Fourtones were born, they were the predecessor to Graham and Allan’s band we all now know as The Hollies. Fast forward a few years, in 1963 Allan

now with our band promoting his new record which is called Croz. It’s brilliant Crosby music. He’s a very different musician than me and you know on paper it’s not supposed to work. For some reason this California hippy and this kid from Northern England make fine music together.” When it was mentioned after that first album that maybe it would be a good idea to add another guitarist to help Stephen “keep his chops up.” Graham went to New York City to meet Neil Young. Graham told us, “We needed to meet before we made such an incredibly momentous decision… As I said in the book [after the meeting] I would have made him the Prime Minister of Canada. He was very funny and very dark. But he was sure about what he wanted. I said to him, ‘Why are we doing this? C, S & N has already made a brilliant record?’ He looked at me with that Neil Young look and said, ‘You ever hear me and Stephen play guitar together, man?’” And now you have a super band—C, S, N & Y. Nash hopes that Young can join the band on some of the tour stops next year. Aside from his life as an active father to his children, Graham Nash’s other passion is photography. He has become a distinguished collector and artist in his own right. He has also paved the way in producing the highest quality digital photography prints in the world through his development of sophisticated printers through his solely owned company, Nash Editions. Nash has worked with Epson for many years to perfect the art of the print. You can view his work at www.grahamnash.com. Nash told Boom!, “I’ll tell you this…you are going to love the show you’ll see in Durham. We’re obviously going to play the songs that people love to hear… But we are going to play new songs too, and that’s what keeps us alive.” Nash continued, “We are looking forward to coming. What an incredible life and thanks to both of you.”

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and Graham, along with Tony Hicks, were writing, playing and recording their own songs. While releasing their second LP in 1964. Nash began to sing lead vocals on some of the songs. Just One Look hit No.2 on the English charts and 1966 saw the smash hit Bus Stop vault the band into the top tier of English groups. Classic Hollies’ hits were to follow, On a Carousel, Stop Stop Stop, Carrie Anne and Jennifer Eccles. Another seminal event in Nash’s life occurred in 1966. That is when he met David Crosby and Stephen Stills while the Hollies were touring the US. Their paths would continue to cross, as well as chance meetings with other musicians. We recently interviewed Mr. Nash and he related this sidebar about that tour: “Did you know that Tom Petty used to be a roadie for the Hollies? Yeah, we did some dates together recently and he said, ‘When I was 15/16 the Hollies came to Florida and you had to get your equipment from the airport to where the gig was. I was the roadie for you, and I was astounded that you carried your own PA system with you.’” While The Hollies were successful and respected, Nash started experiencing trouble getting his songs performed by the group and felt he was headed in a different musical direction than the rest of them. To top off that dismay, he was growing apart from his wife Rita. During a trip to L.A. in 1968, his friend Cass Elliott introduced him again to David Crosby and Stephen Stills at Joni Mitchell’s house in Laurel Canyon. That night changed his life forever; he heard David and Stephen sing You Don’t Have to Cry together. He asked them to sing it a few more times and then layered his own voice over the top of theirs. Viola! Instant magic. Crosby, Stills & Nash was born. Nash knew right then that he had to leave the Hollies and come back to the U.S. When asked about leaving a successful band he told us, “It was more than that… I heard me and David and Stephen sing! There was no decision to be made—it was obvious in my soul what I wanted to do. Yes it was a little difficult on the personal level because Allan Clarke has been my friend since I was six years old. But basically what I had to do was to leave everything behind and follow this new sound.” All three contributed the songs to that iconic first album. Most of us know them well, Nash’s Marrakesh Express and Lady of the Island, Still’s You Don’t Have to Cry and Suite: Judy Blue Eyes and Crosby’s Guinnevere and Wooden Ships. David Crosby nonchalantly lent Graham Nash the money he needed to survive while all his money was tied up in England. It was an act of kindness that Graham would return many times during the years of David’s troubled life—the drug abuse, the weapons arrest and time in jail, not to mention the health issues with his liver transplant. Their close bond has survived all the challenges that have been thrown at them. When asked about David today Graham said, “I think his health is excellent, he’s on a solo tour right

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raham Nash, part of the internationally known trio (David) Crosby, (Steven) Stills and Nash (and frequently a quartet when Neil Young performs with them) was born in 1942 into a working class family and raised in Salford, Lancashire, England. While times were tough and most everybody struggled to make a living in devastated England after WWII, the neighborhood was safe and close knit. Most doors went unlocked and the activities of the children were monitored by the parents. Graham met Allan Clarke when he was six years old and no one would have known it then, but both kids were destined to overcome hardship, find success and weave their lives in and out without ever losing their friendship. Graham and Allan shared a common love—music. In particular they listened to the sounds coming out of America: Buddy Holly, Bill Haley and the Comets, and most of all, the Everly Brothers.

PHOTOGRAPHER CHRIS KISSINGER.

Boom! Readers can see the multi-talented Graham Nash and friends David Crosby and Stephen Stills perform at DPAC on March 24th. For ticket information visit dpacnc.com. Join us for a fabulous trip down memory road. If you are unable to join us at DPAC, you can buy the C, S, N & Y deluxe box set of their classic music in stores this July. I’m in for both. Comment online at BoomNC.com .

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ell, two months of this New Year have expired and I haven’t violated any of my resolutions. Not a single one. With that statement, I am in no way alleging that I possess superhuman willpower when, in fact, the secret to my successful compliance lies in the careful and cautious wording of my resolutions. After many New Years, I have learned not to focus my good intentions on things I ‘should’ do during the coming calendar period, but rather on things I ‘should not’ do, for as revered spiritual leader the Dalai Lama so aptly noted in his book The Art Of Happiness, “A man’s got to know his limitations.” (Or was it Dirty Harry Callahan who said that in his movie Magnum Force?) My main resolution for 2014 is to make sure I don’t exercise less than I did in 2013. That one’s a sure thing because I can’t possibly exercise any less than I did last year. Plus, I heard TV’s health and fitness guru Dr. Oz say that we shouldn’t start an exercise regimen until we’ve seen our doctor. Well, Dr. Oz has obviously never seen my doctor or he would know my doctor is in no shape to offer dietary or exercise advice. My other resolution for this year is to not gain any more weight. Considering I gained about 20 pounds last year, not gaining any more than that this year should be a snap. I just need to learn how to gain weight in moderation. I make it a point never to openly acknowledge that I am trying to ‘slim down’ because I can envision losing weight as being a dicey proposition for me. If I remember The Law of Conservation of Mass correctly from sixth grade science, it says something like: “Matter cannot be lost or destroyed; it can only be transformed.” So, as I understand that, if one person ‘loses’ weight, another person must ‘find’ it. That scares me. Suppose I lose weight and my wife is the one who finds it—and realizes it was originally mine. Not good. When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, plenty of people are willing to offer us advice on how to improve every facet of our lives. Just last week the Wall Street Journal suggested these potential resolutions aimed at enhancing our financial plight: 1. Take lunch to work once a week: Sorry, but I eat lunch way more than once a week; sometimes more than once a day, even. 2. Pay bills on time: In this economy, most of us aren’t in a position to pay cash for things; we have no choice but to purchase stuff ‘on time.’ 3. Earn more money: Don’t be silly; we teachers just got a one percent pay raise—in 2007. (Or was it 2006?) . Buy a lottery ticket occasionally: Yeah. Right! That was a main component of my ‘retirement plan’ for years; a plan I abandoned when I read that the statistical odds of winning a lottery are about the same as those of being attacked by a polar bear and a grizzly bear on the same day. Who wants to pay a buck to get mauled by bears? . Be smarter about money: I’m going to rephrase that one. How about, “Don’t be any dumber about money?” (By the way, aren’t #4 and #5 slightly contradictory?) Exercise more, eat less, lose weight, get more sleep; sound familiar? Yeah. I too have violated all of those declarations of well-intended behavioral improvements every year since my metabolism went part-time because, as some sage soul once noted, “Resolutions go in one year, and out the other.” Oh, so ruefully true. Comedian Buddy Hackett once admitted, “I eat anything I want as often as I want, I drink too much, I smoke like a chimney, I don’t exercise a lick, and I stay up half-the-night chasing wild women because when I die, I want there to be something wrong with me!” Bill Massey is a freelance writer, retired middle school teacher, and a former advertising executive. He can be reached at williamassey6@yahoo.com.

Social Entrepreneur Starts the Living Church in the Trenches Transitions by Katie Gailes

wenty-five years ago, Dr. Melanie Stewart started a successful Christian after school tutoring program, a rare feat for a 27-year-old African American female. Jonathan’s House grew into a private Christian school with as many as 140 k-12 students and over 50 franchise locations. Like many social entrepreneurs, Dr. Stewart’s desire to open a school was based on personal experiences. As a child attending newly integrated schools in Harnett County, Dr. Stewart was told that she could not learn because she was black. That early experience sowed the seeds of determination and defiance that fueled her commitment to prove them wrong. Before starting her school, she had earned degrees from Campbell University and the Duke University Divinity School. The sixth child of eight, the church was the center of Dr. Stewart’s world. Her father modeled a hands-on active demonstration of traditional Christian values. She combined her values into Jonathan’s House Christian School. Students learn Christian values and are committed to the belief that all children can learn and should have the opportunity to do so. The school takes an ‘old school’ approach to reading, writing and arithmetic. Bible classes are offered. “But the best bible lessons I teach my students are the ones I live in front of them,” says Dr. Stewart. “I believe that church is wherever I am serving people. And they see me doing that every day.” Jonathan’s House became the link between community, churches and government agencies and the needs of the homeless and the hungry. Because the school is open five days a week and many agencies and food banks are open only one day a week or a month, they often bring their inventory to Jonathan’s House for distribution. Those in need would come to ‘shop’ at the school on an appointment basis. Deliveries were made to those who were not able to come to the school. This past summer, Dr. Stewart launched her second social entrepreneurial venture. ‘The Living Church in the Trenches’ will

more formally do what she has been doing informally for years. She began with ‘One Church! One Can! One Night’ a program that is aimed at the traditional churches. This program challenges churches to just do one; donate one can of food per month and open their facility to the homeless one day a week or month. “If we do this, we can eliminate hunger and there will always be safe, warm shelter for the homeless.” So far, 15 local churches are participating. In just a few months, Dr. Stewart has accumulated quite a following of individual supporters; ‘trench-workers’ who believe in her mission and what to serve. These volunteers make personal donations— available at a moment’s notice—to pick up a sick child, take a tent and some food to a homeless man who is living under a bridge or pay for nights at a hotel for homeless families. Dr. Stewart’s services are swift, personal and delivered in a way that does not rob the recipient of their dignity. To receive help they need only answer “yes” to one or both of these questions: Are you hungry? Or are you homeless? Recently, a mother and sick child were homeless after traveling to the Triangle to get special medical care for the child’s genetic disorder. The call to action went out over Facebook. Then, like magic, followers responded with how they could help, where to find additional resources and words of support and encouragement. Plans developed organically based on who was most available and what they could provide. Before bedtime on that same day, the family was put up in a hotel. Food was provided, including a special cake for the little girl’s birthday. On that same day, Dr. Stewart delivered and distributed a van full of food to needy families in Harnett and Southern Wake County. After a long day in the trenches, she retreats to her log cabin, proud to have served in the Living Church in the Trenches. Katie Gailes, CEO of SmartMoves International, is a marketing strategy consultant, speaker and trainer from Holly Springs, NC, smartmovesintl.com. Comment online at BoomNC.com .

by Sean Graham

ove poems, Valentine’s Day, and…hate groups. What doesn’t fit here? Well, actually they all fit; kind of. To explain, let’s go to the beginning to get the background. Jodi Barnes believes that anyone can write. Founder of an online global community called 14 Words For Love, Jodi collects 14-word poems and aphorisms throughout the year (Valentine’s Day; Pay It Forward Day; Peace One Day) and offers them for free distribution during these events. Jodi is an award-winning writer/poet, and a social justice advocate based in Cary. Before she began writing full-time, she taught ethics leadership, and change management for MBA students at NC State’s Poole College of Management. She’s also taught at William Peace University, Clemson University, and the University of Georgia while consulting for Fortune 500 companies. “I loved connecting with the students, but I became less interested in human resources (her PhD concentration) and more interested in human connection.” She thought that becoming a writer, a lifelong interest, would fill that need, but there was still something missing. “Writing can be isolating. Writing about connection through well-developed characters or the craft of poetry is one thing; but connecting in a meaningful way with others is essential for me.” Jody quickly adds that her connections in the Triangle writing community are wonderful. “I’m lucky to have many friends and mentors—all meaningful relationships. But, all along I wanted to find a way to combine my passions: creative writing and cultural diversity and inclusion. “For five years, I thought about handing out some of my poems in downtown Raleigh and Durham on Valentine’s Day as a small act of community love. It wasn’t a bad idea, but it always seemed too narrow, too much about me and my work.” In January, 2013 Jodi thought that she’d use 14 Words for her project title, but ironically Google informed her that “fourteen words” was a slogan for white supremacy groups. That sealed it. She

revised the original title to 14 Words For Love, to repurpose “fourteen words” for one global love. She invited about 1000 friends to write 14-word poems about kindness and compassion, committing to personally distribute them in the Triangle area on February 14. Her goal was 1400 poems. Immediately, they poured in. People shared the event, blogged about it and invited friends to participate. A week before Valentine’s Day the goal was surpassed. People began asking if they could distribute a few hundred poems within their communities, places like Poland, Germany, The Netherlands, Brazil, France and all over the U.S. She created a website (http://14wordsforlove.com) so that anyone could download the poems and give away what they had all helped create. “By Valentine’s Day we were at 2300 poems,” said Jodi. “More than 500 poets, accountants, teachers, retirees, CEOs, actors, students, programmers, HR managers, moms, grandfathers, project managers and unemployed folks helped turn 14 Words into one unifying cause through very small poems of love, kindness, compassion, and empathy.” Both last year and this year, people distributed poems (offered freely on the website) at universities, hospitals, corporations, government buildings, restaurants, fire stations, writing centers and nursing homes. Jodi’s favorite place to hand out poems? “Moore Square in Raleigh. I always get more from people I meet there than I give.” Why does 14 Words For Love work? “I think it’s the small, manageable things. A 14-word poem can be written in minutes. A 14-word poem can be read in seconds,” said Jodi. “Showing up in one’s community and giving away small creations of love might take part of a lunch hour, but the impact is big—for both giver and receiver.” “There are many problems in the world, but most people are kind and want to help others. I’m all for charitable giving, but you don’t have to give money to make someone in your life feel special.” Sean Graham is a freelance writer and contributes frequently to Boom! You can reach him at sgraham@implemedia-us.com. Comment online at BoomNC.com .

agnolia Meals at Home, a program that delivers nutritious meals at no-cost to patients living with breast cancer and their families, is now available in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. This novel program launched in May 2012 and has served over four hundred families in New Jersey, New Hampshire, New York and Massachusetts. Cornucopia Cancer Support Center is now joining this unique collaboration among The Eisai Women’s Oncology Program—Magnolia, CancerCare, Cancer Support Community and Meals On Wheels Association of America, to provide nourishing meals to families affected by breast cancer in Raleigh-Durham. “At Cornucopia Cancer Support Center, we aim to support the mind, body and spirit of those touched by cancer by providing tools and resources that can help them live life to the fullest,” said Mary M. Lawrence, president and CEO of Durham-based Cornucopia Cancer Support Center. “Proper nutrition is a key element for those undergoing treatment for breast cancer, and we are thrilled to offer Magnolia Meals at Home to households affected by the disease to help loved ones spend more quality time together.” Eligible participants in the program will receive up to two monthly home meal deliveries, each of which includes up to ten meals designed to help meet the nutritional needs of people living with breast cancer, and up to ten meals for family members, if requested by the participant. In Raleigh-Durham, Cornucopia Cancer Support Center will identify people who meet the established criteria and enroll them in the program. Meals On Wheels of Wake County will reach out to participants to set up meal deliveries, organize a schedule and provide meals to participants’ homes. Eisai employees can volunteer to help deliver the meals to families. “Families coping with breast cancer often find their daily routines significantly disrupted by the many stressors that accompany a cancer diagnosis,” said Christine Verini, vice president, Corporate Communications and Advocacy at Eisai, Inc. “Not only does Magnolia Meals at Home aim to help meet the nutritional needs of households affected by breast cancer, it also helps provide emotional support by enabling loved ones to spend more quality time together, and through interaction with the meal delivery volunteers.” “Thanks to this innovative transition care program funded by Eisai, Meals on Wheels programs are pleased to be making a significant difference in the lives of people impacted by breast cancer,” said Ellie Hollander, president and CEO of Meals on Wheels Association of America. Metastatic breast cancer or breast cancer patients are eligible to enroll if they meet at least one of the following criteria*+: • Currently undergoing chemotherapy, radiation or hormone therapy • Underwent chemotherapy or radiation therapy in the last three months • Have been discharged from a hospital (admission was cancer related) in the last three months • Receiving adjuvant or neoadjuvant treatment To learn more about enrollment criteria, please visit www.MagnoliaMealsAtHome.com or contact Will Pulley, Cornucopia Cancer Support Center at 919.401.9333 or by email, wpulley@cancersupport4u.org. *This can include men or women diagnosed with breast cancer +There are no requirements for financial need to participate in the program

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Cary Players presents both versions or have seen the movie. The challenge in with some interesting twists. The Sorcerer she is being blackmailed. During the course doing this show is making this produc- includes some sure-fire Gilbert and Sul- of the investigation, Holmes will disguise of Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple— tion our own while still staying true to livan crowd-pleasers: fun patter songs, himself as an early version of Lady BrackApril – at the Cary Arts Center

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It’s every theatre company’s dilemma. When selecting scripts, do you choose one of many wonderful plays with predominantly male casts or from an everincreasing selection with terrific women’s roles? For their final production of the 12th season of live theatre, Cary Players said, “Why choose when you can do both?!”

Lyman Collins and Staci Sabarsky, directors of The Odd Couple female/male versions.

This April, Cary Players presents an “Odd Couple Extravaganza,” producing both the original 1960’s male version of Neil Simon’s classic comedy The Odd Couple and the updated female version of the same play the famed playwright crafted two decades later. While marketed as a “battle of the sexes,” Lyman Collins who will direct the female version of the show, explains, “The project is more in the spirit of collaboration than competition.” Collins adds, “When Cary Players approached me with the idea of participating in staging both the original version of The Odd Couple and Simon’s later adaptation with the male characters re-imaged from a female perspective, I was immediately on board. It is a rare opportunity to see his work from two completely different points-of-view. I hope audiences take advantage of this unique offering and enjoy Felix & Oscar as well as Florence & Olive! With two outstanding casts showcasing such talent, this promises to be a highlight of the theatrical season!” Staci Sabarsky, who’s past Cary Players directing credits include Puss in Boots and The Rainmaker, will direct the male version of the play. Ms. Sabarsky notes, “Many of us grew up watching The Odd Couple on TV

Mr. Simon’s work. I have asked my actors to find their own interpretations of these iconic characters.” While the decision to produce both shows may be simple, the challenges are very real. “The basic floor plan of a NYC apartment is the same,” says Set Designer Tina Vance. “Changes will be made to furniture, window treatments and decorative accents to represent different decades and styles between Oscar Madison/Felix Unger and Olive Madison/Florence Unger.” The dual casts feature many talented actors: Sean Brosnahan and Bill LaFrankie take on the roles of Felix and Oscar. Page Purgar and Amy Bossi-Nasiatka portray Florence and Olive in the female version. Each cast will perform five times the first two weekends in April, totaling ten shows in all—the most ever taken on by Cary Players in a single run. “Our hope,” says Producer Debra Grannan, “is that folks will see both shows to truly appreciate the genius of Neil Simon, and reach their own conclusion as to which sex are the fairer performers.” To that end, Cary Players is offering special ticket pricing to audience members who enjoy a “Double-Play” and attend both shows. Performances run from Friday April 4 through Sunday April 13. For additional information on show times and tickets visit www.caryplayers.org. You may also purchase tickets at the Cary Arts Center box office, located at 101 Dry Avenue in Cary.

The Durham Savoyards, Ltd., presents Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Sorcerer—March -,  at the Carolina Theatre

beautiful love songs, and comic duets. Adults and children alike will appreciate the humor throughout the show, in both libretto and music. For 51 years, the Durham Savoyards have entertained the Triangle with productions of all thirteen of Gilbert and Sullivan’s complete operettas, giving audiences opportunities to see beautiful works such as The Sorcerer as well as the more famous blockbusters HMS Pinafore and Pirates of Penzance. This performance will feature a full chorus, newly designed sets and costumes, and the full Durham Savoyard Opera Orchestra. Stage direction and choreography are by Derrick Ivey and music direction is by Alan Riley Jones, both marking their twelfth year at the artistic helm of the Savoyards. Performances are Thursday (Preview Night), March 27 at 8pm; Friday and Saturday, March 28 and 29 at 8pm, and Sunday, March 30 at 2pm (matinee). Tickets for the show are on sale now by phone or in person at the Carolina Theatre, 919.560.3030 and through any member of the cast. Seating is reserved (except for the preview night on March 27), so advanced ticket purchases are encouraged. The Carolina Theatre is located in the heart of historic Downtown Durham. For more information, visit carolinatheatre. org and durhamsavoyards.org.

Temple Theatre presents Sherlock Holmes & The Case of the Jersey Leave it to Sirs W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sul- Lilly—March -April  at the livan to create an operetta full of mystery, Temple Theatre deceit, and, of course, a happy ending with everyone neatly coupled off. The Sorcerer is just such an operetta, with a magical twist. When The Sorcerer premiered in 1877, audiences were charmed by its playful satire on Victorian class distinctions. In 2014, while remaining faithful to the original script and score, the Durham Savoyards bring the piece upto-date for modern audiences

Temple Theatre proudly unveils the regional premiere of Sherlock Holmes & the Lily. This adaptation feaCase of the Jersey Lily tures a first rate cast and a Broadway producer. The wit of Oscar Wilde meets the cunning of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle when Wilde brings his dear friend, Lillie Langtry, to Baker Street. Someone has stolen the highly intimate letters she exchanged with the Prince of Wales and now

nell from Wilde’s latest play, The Importance of Being Forthright, Watson will fall head-over-heels for the Jersey Lily, while Professor Moriarty, the Napoleon of Crime, will attempt to bring the Crown to its knees. The cast includes David McClutchey as Sherlock Holmes, Bill Saunders as Watson, Steve Moore as Smythe, Betsy Henderson as Lillie Langtry, and Tom Brosnan as Oscar Wilde. Jeffrey McGullian makes his Temple debut as Moriarty. Directing the show is Tony Award-winning, Corey Brunish. He has appeared at the Temple before ( in Chicago, Guys & Dolls, and Sweet Charity), but this will be first time he has directed a show at The Temple. Brunish made his directorial debut in 2009 with One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, and soon began producing shows. In 2012, he was a producer for Peter and the Starcatcher and Porgy and Bess. Of the ten Broadway shows Brunish and partner Trinchero were involved in over three seasons, they garnered a total of 62 nominations, winning a total of 21 awards, the biggest of which was the Tony Award for Best Musical Revival (Porgy and Bess) in 2012. In 2013, Brunish received a second Tony Award as a producer of the revival of Pippin.

Attention Sherlock Holmes Fans The Temple Theatre is giving away a pair of tickets to the top three essays of “Who is Your Favorite Sherlock Holmes’ Character?” Is it Dr. Watson, Professor Moriarty, one of his many damsels in distress, or Mr. Holmes himself ? Write a brief essay and submit to Barbara@boomnc.com by March 20 (not a lot of time, fellow mystery lovers…) Winners will be published in the April edition of Boom! Magazine in addition to tickets to a performance. Elementary!

Cornucopia Cancer Support Center sponsors events and resources to support those journeying with cancer. www. cancersupport4u.org, or call 919.401.9333 for details. The American Red Cross, Central North Carolina Chapter continues its need in 2014 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. Duke Regional Hospital offers monthly events for March that includes: Look Good Feel Better; Weight Loss Surgery Support Group; and Stroke Support Group. For meeting dates, times, and information: www.dukeregional.org/events.

Mar 4 Do You Know Who I Am? Dementia Training Program, 7:30am-4pm, Guiding Lights Caregiver Support Center, 3724 National Dr, Raleigh. Info: 919.371.2062 or www.guidinglightsnc.org. Mar 15 2 Annual Wake Tech Road Scholars 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run, 8am, Wake Tech Community College, Northern Wake Campus, 6600 Louisburg Rd, Raleigh. Proceeds support student scholarships. Info: http://roadscholars. waketech.edu. nd

Mar 17-24 Therapeutic Yoga for Seniors, Duke Inte-

grative Medicine. In this Master training, participants learn about health conditions common to older adults from Duke medical experts–including physicians, physical therapists and health psychologists–and explore how to safely and effectively adapt yoga practice for older bodies, minds and spirits with yoga therapists Carol Krucoff and Kimberly Carson. For more information and to register, please visit www.dukeintegrativemedicine.org/ professional-training/therapeutic-yoga-for-seniors

Resources Artspace, a non-profit visual art center in downtown Raleigh, offers several educational opportunities for a range of skill levels and ages. Director of Programs & Exhibitions, Shana Dumont Garr is excited to offer this season, in addition to Artspace’s standard Youth and Adult classes, a new series of workshops for parents and their child to take together. Offering fun classes for all ages and skill levels is one of Artspace’s main goals. For details and the complete list of all classes, visit www.artspacenc. org/classes-education. To register, interested participants should contact Artspace at 919.821.2787. The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association is the premier catalyst for the leadership development of women in healthcare worldwide. Founded in 2005, the HBA Research Triangle Park (RTP) chapter seeks to foster professional growth and build personal relationships among women within the healthcare community in North Carolina. For more information visit www.hbanet.org/ hba-research-triangle-park-chapter Triangle Singles Dance Club has weekly dances, 8:3011pm, Northbrook Country Club, 4905 North Hills Dr, Raleigh. A singles, 40+ social club. March features lessons in Line Dance, Shag, Two Step, Swing, and Annie Cha Cha. Info: www.trianglesinglesclub.com. The Newcomers Club of Raleigh meets for coffee the first Friday of each month, 10am-12pm, JJ Crowder Masonic Lodge, 9920 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh. Learn more about the organization’s diverse interest groups and events. Info: www.newcomersclubraleigh.org. Arts Access, Inc., a non-profit organization whose mission is to make the arts accessible for people with disabilities, will be providing audio-described performances. For a listing of performances, dates, and information: www.artsaccessinc.org. Wake County’s Libraries in the Community offers monthly events at selected Wake County Libraries. For a listing of events, dates, times, locations, and information: www.wakegov.com.

Whisk, Waverly Place Shopping Center, Cary, is offering cooking classes in March that include: Crepe Party for Kids; Mardi Gras on the Bayou; Perfecting Homemade Pizza; Fiesta Friday; Spring Forward the Healthy Way; Celebrate the Irish; Foodie Friday Napa Style; and more. For a complete calendar of events, dates, times, registration and information: www.whiskcarolina.com. Gather, 111 W. Chatham St, Downtown Cary, announces its new season of craft, gardening, food and business classes. Lead by local entrepreneurs, Gather strives to fill a void in the community by offering successful niche business classes for new and small business owners. Classes include: Crafting Paper Flowers; Facebook 101; Write a Press Release; Organic Gardening; Screen-Printing Basics; and Starting a Small Business. Also includes a boutique area and tea/coffee shop. For a complete listing of their classes and info: www.gathernc.com.

Ring in Spring with the

12th Annual

Oh, What a Night! Gala

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March 29th 6:30 p.m.

The Grand Ballroom Durham Convention Center

Mar 3 Deadline for Entries into Pinehurst’s Poster Contest. To celebrate the opening of the New Welcome Center. Theme: History, Charm and Southern Hospitality. For entry form and info: 910.295.1900 or www.vopnc.org.

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Annual Plant a Row for the Hungry Kick-off Event: Growing Goodness in Your Garden, 11am-4pm, Logan Trading Company, 707 Semart Dr, Raleigh. A day of festivities featuring activities for the whole family. Info: 919.828.5337 or www.logantrd.com. th

Mar 22 Brittany Bingo, 7pm, Durham Armory. Hosted by Alliance of AIDS Services. Info: 919.834.2437 or www.aas-c.org. May 30 Deadline for Festifall 2014 Call for Artists. Appli-

cations for artist booths for Chapel Hill’s 42 Annual Festifall Arts Festival are now being accepted online. Event takes place Oct 5. Applications: www.townofchapelhill.org/festifall.

Reserve your table of ten for $1,000 or purchase an individual ticket for $125 each today. Ring in Spring with ABC-11’s Larry Stogner and the Craig Woolard Band

For more information or to reserve a table, please call 919-479-0318

Travel May 10-20 Spain Classics. Travel with Boom! Next infor-

mation session is February 5, 6pm. To reserve a spot and info: Barbara@boomnc.com.

Dec 4-11

Christmas Markets of Germany & Austria. Travel with Boom. Information session scheduled for Apr 16, 6pm, location TBD. Info: www.boomnc.com.

Volunteers 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. Volunteerism is needed in: The Salvation Army; preserving history as a greeter, and giving tours; serve Healthy Futures for older adults; provide hospitality for international visitors; tutoring elementary and HS students; servicing a hospital auxiliary; 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.

Through Mar 1 Deadline for Salute to Senior Ser-

vice Award. Sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care, the Salute to Senior Service national award program recognizes volunteers ages 65 and older for their outstanding service to others each year. Nominations are accepted now through the website and via mail. State and national winners will be announced in April. For more information about Salute to Senior Service or the Home Instead Senior Care network’s services, call 919.676.2273 or visit www.homeinstead.com/226.

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Activities for Children

Noise and Silence, 1pm & 4pm, Meymandi Concert Hall, DECPA, Raleigh. Info: 919.733.2750 or www.ncsymphony.org.

The Museum of Life & Science, 433 W. Murray Ave, Durham, is pleased to announce its March special activities highlighted by Springs Sprockets & Pulleys; Brain Science; Tinker Tech After School Club; Programs for Juniors; Bears Up Close; Nano Days; and more. Also taking registration for Summer Camps, Spring Break Camps, and School’s Out Day Camps. For a complete schedule, dates, times and information: 919.220.5429 or www.ncmls.org.

Mar 16 Clotilda, 4pm, Jones Auditorium, Meredith Col-

NC Museum of History, Raleigh, offers special March programs, concerts and exhibits for children and families such as: Go Fly A Kite Time For Tots; Do The Dabke! History Corner; What Would You Take? History Hunters; and Storytime in the Gallery. For schedules and information: 919.807.7900 or www.ncdcr.gov/ncmoh.

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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 a complete listing of event details: www.ncartmuseum.org. Marbles Kids Museum & IMAX Theatre, 201 E. Hargett St, Raleigh, offers March events and activities for children highlighted by the Camp Marbles Summer Camp Registration Opening. Their monthly calendar events includes weekly continuing activities of: Move & Groove; MakeShop; Artrageous; Energy Innovators; Garden Sprouts; Science Solvers; and Story Explorers. For a complete listing of activities, dates, and information: 919.834.4040 or www.marbleskidsmuseum.org.

Athletic and Artistic Competitions - Volunteers Needed! Corporate and private sponsorships available For more information, please call (919) 469-4081

Mar 8 NC Symphony’s Young People’s Concert: Music,

The Town of Cary and Cary Arts Center sponsors performances and events for adults and families. March brings Movies at the Cary; Teen Amazement Show; Billy Jonas; and Little Princess Ballet. Also check the Town of Cary’s website for class offerings and art exhibitions. For a complete listing of events, dates, locations, and information: 919.460.4965 or www.townofcary.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 they can use at home to help prepare children for success in school. The library system offers nearly 150 weekly programs for children. For programs, dates, times, locations, and information: www.wakegov.com/libraries/events. Second Saturdays, locations at historic sites all over NC. Part of the NC Dept. of Cultural Resources where all 37 historic sites, history museums and art museums schedule special “2nd Saturdays” events. For locations and more information: www.2ndSaturdaysNC.com.

Through Mar 1 Almost Maine, 7:30pm, The Clayton Center, 111 E. Second St, Clayton. Presented by Clayton Youth Theater presents this romantic comedy. Info: 919.553.1737 or www.theclaytoncenter.com.

Mar 1 Wake Forest Mardi Gras Street Festival, 11am4pm, Downtown Wake Forest. Featuring live music and special performances, face painting and parade, and more. Info: www.wakeforestnc.gov.

Through Mar 2

Dinosaur Train Live! Buddy’s Big Adventure, DECPA, Raleigh. Embraces and celebrates the fascination that preschoolers have with both dinosaurs and trains. The series encourages basic scientific thinking skills as the audience learns about life science, natural history and paleontology. Info: 919.831.6060 or www.dukeenergycenterraleigh.com.

Through Mar 2 A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court, Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave, Cary. Presented by Applause! Cary Youth Theatre. Info: 919.469.4069 or www.townofcary.org. Mar 4 & 18 The Three Little Pigs, 11am-12pm, Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St, Holly Springs. Presented by Carolina Puppet Theatre. Info: 919.567.4000 or www.hollyspringsnc.us.

lege, Raleigh. A family performance featuring The Free Spirits Ensemble and The Concert Dancers. Info: 919.546.9755 or www.raleighsymphony.org.

Mar 22 Rising Stars Vocal Showcase, 6:30pm, Century

Center, Carrboro. A competition for youth and teens. Spectators welcome. Info: 919.918.7392 or www.carrbororec.org.

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The Wizard of Oz, DPAC, Durham. Part of the SunTrust Broadway Series. Info: 919.680 2787 or www. dpacnc.com.

June 22 Katy Perry’s The Prismatic World Tour, PNC Arena, Raleigh. Tickets on sale now. Info: www.thepncarena.com.

Activities for Adults NC Museum of History, Raleigh, offers interesting March programs, concerts, exhibits and activities highlighted by the first museum exhibit to tell the story of Lebanese Immigrants to NC: Cedars in the Pines. Also Photographer’s Talk & Tour; Slavery & the Origins of Secession; Music of the Carolinas with Barrowburn; NASCAR in NC; Throwing Pots & Words; and more. For schedules and information: 919.807.7900 or www.ncdcr.gov. The NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, has March exhibits and events highlighted by Bull City Summer Photography Exhibition; Sights and Sounds on Sundays with Pan Harmonia Baroque Vibes, and Musical Judaica; Art History Survey Courses; I Love Purim: Kings & Queens; Art in the Evening; Friday Night Sound Bites; Sights and Sounds on Sunday; and more. The museum also offers lectures, classes and discussion groups. For dates, times and information: 919.839.6262 or www.ncartmuseum.org. The Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts (DECPA), Raleigh, has March performances that include: Solas; George Thorogood and the Destroyers; Rachel Barton Pine; The Chieftains with the NC Symphony; Sing-off Live Tour; Swamiji; Wayne Brady; and Broadway Series South’s Rain. For a complete listing of events, dates, times, and information: 919.831.6060 or www.dukeenergycenterraleigh.com. The Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC), 123 Vivian St, Durham, hosts performances in March of An Evening of Entertainment; Celtic Woman; 2 Annual Bull City Beer and Food Experience; Evita; The Moody Blues; The Ten Tenors; Crosby Stills & Nash; and Jay Leno. For dates, times, tickets and information: 919.688.3722 or www.dpacnc.com. nd

The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St, Durham, wants readers to attend March’s performances of Music and Musicians of NC; Modern Romance with Aziz Ansari; You Must Remember This with Robert Wagner; Scott Simon; Jim Jefferies; Rosanne Cash; Eddie Money; A Touch of Neo-Classicism with The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle; and more. For a complete list of performances, dates, times, tickets, and information: 919.560.3030 or www.carolinatheatre.org. The ArtsCenter, 300G E. Main St, Carrboro, has March performances and events highlighted by Let Them Be Heard; The Stray Birds; Guy Davis; Paul McKenna Band; John McCutcheon; Archie Fischer & Garnet Rogers; and Scott Ainslie; and more. For a complete calendar of events, dates, times, and information: 919.929.2787 or www.artscenterlive.org. The Clayton Center, 111 E. Second Street, Clayton announces upcoming shows: The Celtic Tenors on Saturday, March 15; and comedian James Gregory on Friday, April 11. A special family performance—Schoolhouse Rock Live!— is scheduled for Saturday, April 5. Call the Box Office at 919.553.1737 or visit www.theclaytoncenter.com for details. The North Carolina Symphony performs March concerts in the Triangle area featuring: Pictures at an Exhibition; Rhiannon Giddens Laffan; and NCS Kids: Music, Noise & Silence. For dates, times, locations, tickets and information: 919.733.2750 or www.ncsymphony.org. Duke Performances continues its season in March with an event calendar featuring performances of Ebene String

North Carolina State University’s Center Stage and University Theatre, Raleigh, hosts March performances of Seminar; Leo (The Anti-Gravity Show); and Catherine Russell. For dates, times, locations and tickets: 919.513.1800 or www.ncsu.edu. Meredith College’s Performing Arts, Raleigh, hosts and presents March performances that include: Vagina Monologues; Clotilda; Choral Concert; Composer Festival: The Works of Amy Beach; and Little Shop of Horrors. For dates, times, locations, and information: 919.760.2840 or www.meredith.edu. The Town of Cary and Cary Arts Center sponsors March performances and events for adults and families highlighted by A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court; It’s in the Details: McKenzie Ringhofer & Vicki Rees Exhibit; Nate Key: Believing and Becoming; and Mark Gordon: New Works; Kind David with The Concert Singers of Cary; Marvelous Music Family Series with Billy Jonas; and The Fantasticks performed by Nebraska Theatre Caravan. Also check the Town of Cary’s website for class offerings and art exhibitions. For a complete listing of events, dates, locations, and information: 919.460.4965 or www.townofcary.org. The Best of Sanford March’s events include One Night Stands at The Temple Theatre; Smoke on the Mountain at the Temple Theatre; Boogie Fever Dance Competition; The Harvesters Gospel Quartet; To And From America with the Lee County Community Orchestra; Sketches from Pinehurst with the NC Symphony; Sherlock Holmes & the Jersey Lily

Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St, Holly Springs, wants families to know about their March line-up of events highlighted by John Sebastian; and Hotel California. For dates, times, and information: 919.567.4000 or www. hollyspringsnc.us. Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem St, Apex, has March events highlighted by Contemporary NC Composers; Family Dance; The Piano Performance Team; and Apex High School’s Orchestra Spring Concert. Also check their website for classes, workshops, and lessons. For dates, times, and information: 919.249.1120 or www.thehalle.org. Garner Performing Arts Center, 742 W. Garner Rd, Garner, hosts March performances of Garner Showcase of Talent; Masters of Soul; Coffey Talk with Chip Choffey; and Broadway Voices with Christiane Noll. For dates, times, and information: 919.661.4602 or www.garnerperformingartscenter.com.

The Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association wants readers to know about their upcoming events. April brings En Plein Air Paint-off; and Candy Hop. For dates, times, and information: www.fuquay-varinadowntown.com.

traditional Jewish melodies blend together to create a breathtaking medium for Kushner’s provocative and personal story of political change, social change, and pocket change. Info: 919.821.3111 or www.raleighlittletheatre.org.

Through Mar 1 Let Them Be Heard, Historic Stagville, Durham. Testimonies from formerly enslaved North Carolinians that probes the hardships of American slavery. Presented by Bare Theatre. Info: 919.272.1675 or www.baretheatre.org.

107 Pullen Rd, Raleigh. An ultimate game of thrones. Info: 919.831.6936 or www.theatreinthepark.com.

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Almost Maine, 7:30pm, The Clayton Center, 111 E. Second St, Clayton. Presented by Clayton Youth Theater presents this romantic comedy. Info: 919.553.1737 or www.theclaytoncenter.com.

Through Mar 2 The Lion in Winter, Theatre in the Park, Mar 2

Raleighwood’s Annual Academy Awards Gala, 7pm, 6609 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh. Movie star and movie character look-alike contest, wine tasting, prizes, and more. Free admission. Info: 919.847.8370 or www.raleighwoodmovies.com.

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Mar 2 The Music and Musicians of North Carolina, pre-

tival, 11am-4pm, Downtown Wake Forest. Featuring live music and special performances, face painting and parade, and more. Info: www.wakeforestnc.gov.

sented by the Durham Symphony, 3pm, Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St, Durham. Info: 919.491.6576 or www.durhamsymphony.org.

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Dance Seen: First Friday Gallery Walks take place the first Friday of each month at Arts Together, 114 St. Mary’s St, Raleigh. Event features The Even Exchange Dance Theatre. Free and open to the public. For time and information: 919.828.2377 or www.evenexchange.com. UnWined, 237 Center Grove Church Rd, Moncure, invites all to their special events highlighted by a musical performances accompanying a St. Patrick’s Day Party and First Day of Spring Wine and Paint Party. Every 1 Friday come enjoy grilled pizza from Bella Donna’s Restaurant. Every 2 & 4 Saturdays Chef Bill prepares a special menu. Come relax, enjoy their uniqueness, and unwind. For dates, time, and info: 919.548.9384 or www.unwinednc.com. st

Second Saturdays, locations at historic sites all over NC. Part of the NC Dept. of Cultural Resources where all 37 historic sites, history museums and art museums schedule special “2nd Saturdays” events. For locations and more information: www.2ndSaturdaysNC.com.

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Quartet; Gregory Porter; Louis Lortie on Piano; Kronos Quartet; yMusic Concert No. 2; Zakir Hussain & Special Guests Masters of Percussion; and Gerald Clayton Trio. Duke Theater Studies season continues with Republic; and An Iliad. For dates, times, locations, tickets, and information: 919.660.3348 or www.dukeperformances.org.

March 21 — Hotel California

This salute to the Eagles is a perfect blend of vocal and musical talents that accurately reproduces the sound of the Eagles studio recordings. Timeless music that is appealing to all!

April 5 — Clean Comedy Series: Country Club Comedies

The Holly Springs Cultural Center continues their family-friendly entertainment with Country Club Comedies, a part of the Clean Comedies Series.

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Join acclaimed performer/musician Jason Petty and his four-piece band as they bring the sounds and enthusiasm of Hank Williams Sr.This performance is sure to have the crowd clapping their hands and dancing!

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Mar 2 Curious Commissions with The Choral Society

of Durham & The Mallarme Chamber Players, 3pm, Reynolds Theatre, Duke University, Durham. Info: 919.560.2788 or www.mallarmemusic.org.

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Smoke on the Mountain, Temple Theatre, 120 Carthage St, Sanford. Info: 919.774.4512 or www. templeshows.com.

7th Annual Senior Health and Resource Fair Wednesday, March 26, 9am-Noon, FREE!

Apex Community Center, 53 Hunter Street, Apex, 27502 30+ vendors with health/wellness and lifestyle information • Raffle Prizes • Health Screening • Give-Aways For additional information, contact Jessica Puckett at 919-249-3402 or visit www. apexnc.org

Mar 5 Women Against MS Luncheon, 11:30am-1pm, Brier Creek Country Club. Join this movement to create a world free of MS by purchasing a ticket, becoming a table captain or event sponsor today. For more information, please contact Shannon Hinson at shannon.hinson@nmss.org or 919.792.1002. Mar 6 Rothschild Lecture: Carrie Mae Weems, 7-9pm at

The Nasher Musuem, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham. A star in the contemporary art world known for powerful and provocative photographs and videos. For more info visit www.nasher.duke.edu.

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David Zimmerman at ArtSource Fine Art Gallery. Zimmerman, usually known for his small, intimate paintings, is now exploring the realms of medium to large-scale works. Zimmerman focuses on pastoral scenes and rural landscapes, capturing the life of natural, country existence. ArtSource is located in North Hills, 4351107 The Circle at North Hills in Raleigh. www.artsourceraleigh.com

Mar 6 “Homeplaces Seen, Heard, and Sung,” 8pm at

Purple Crow Books in Hillsborough. The latest installment of the Arts Alive! Pages and Stages’ series delights residents and visitors alike with its historic homes and buildings, large and small. Through poems, fiction and songs, eminent novelists, singers, poets, and actors will take you inside the displayed collection of buildings to reveal the stories within. For more information or tickets call Purple Crow Books at 919.732-.1711 or the Hillsborough Arts Council at 919.643.2500.

Mar 6 Arts Alive! Pages and Stages: Homeplaces Seen, Heard, and Sung, 8pm, Purple Crow Books, 109 W. King St, Hillsborough. A displayed collection of buildings and the stories within that they hold. Info: 919.732.1711 or www.historichillsborough.org. Through Mar 7 Alma Leiva solo exhibition Celdas,

Artspace, Gallery 1. The exhibition features Leiva’s newest work on her well-received, current series Celdas, meaning “prisons” in Spanish. Artspace is located at 201 E. Davis Street, Raleigh. www.artspacenc.org.

Mar 7

Through Women’s Eyes, By Women’s Hands, 7-10pm, Great Room at Top of the Hill, Chapel Hill. Celebrating the work and vision of local women artists with great music, dancing, live auction, and desserts. Sponsored by Compass Center for Women and Families, helping domestic violence victims and those needing career, legal and financial assistance. Info: 919.968.4610 or www.compassctr.org.

The Triangle celebration will offer a variety of interactive activities, exhibits, presentations and entertainment; times to get to know other women, learn about opportunities for women, become involved in projects, and just enjoy a day of fun and creativity along with refreshments. See www. womengather.org for more information about this event and other offerings from A Place for Women to Gather.

Mar 8 Celtic Women The Emerald Tour, 3pm and 7:30pm at DPAC. Celtic Woman is a unique ensemble that showcases the talent and charisma of four gifted young Irish women, whose dazzling performances combine the sound and sensibility of Irish traditional music with contemporary pop standards and memorable original compositions. For tickets and more info visit www.dpacnc.com. Mar 8 Gems from British Cathedrals, 7:30pm, Chapel of the Cross, 304 E. Franklin St, Chapel Hill. Performed by Cantari, a Voices Ensemble. Info: http://voiceschapelhill.org. Mar 9 Second Annual Bull City Food & Beer Experi-

ence, 4-8pm, DPAC, Durham. A fundraising event to benefit the Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association. Featuring 20 Cask-Condition beers from breweries across the country and showcasing 30 Durham restaurants. Info: www.bullcityexperience.com.

Mar 9 Wayne Brady “It’s My Line” Tour, 8pm, Meymandi Concert Hall, DECPA, Raleigh. Info: 919.996.8500 or www. dukeenergycenter.com. Mar 9 A Toast of the Triangle, 5:30-8pm, NCSU’s McKimmon Center, Raleigh. Guest samples from the Triangle’s finest restaurants and caterers, with wine and beer pairings, a silent auction, all to benefit Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities Memorial Foundation. Info: www.tammylynncenter.org. Through Mar 9 The Tsars’ Cabinet: Two Hundred

Years of Russian Decorative Arts Under the Romanovs and Windows Into Heaven: Russian Icons from the Lilly and Rancis Robicsek Collection of Religious Art, NC Museum of History. Hidden treasures of Imperial Russia. For more info and additional programs visit www.ncmuseumofhistory.org.

Mar 11-16 Evita, DPAC, Durham. Part of the SunTrust Broadway Series. Info: 919.680.2787 or www.dpacnc.com. Mar 13 Celtic Tenors, 7:30pm, Seby B. Jones Performing

Arts Center, Louisburg. Part of the Allen De Hart Concert Series. Info: www.louisburg.edu.

Mar 13-30 Romeo & Juliet with The Carolina Ballet, AJ Fletcher Theater, DECPA, Raleigh. Info: 919.719.0900 or www.carolinaballet.com.

Mar 14 Rosanne Cash, 8pm, Carolina Theatre in Durham.

Rosanne Cash has been one of the most compelling figures in popular music, with a remarkable body of work noted for its emotional acuity, rich and resonant imagery, and unsparing honesty. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, 800.745.3000, toll free at 888.241.8162 or at the box office, 309 W. Morgan Street, Durham. www.carolinatheatre.org

Mar 14-15 United We Dance, 6:30pm, Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave, Cary. Cary Ballet Company and the 3D Project perform. Info: 919.481.6509.

Mar 7-9 & 14-16 Let Them Be Heard, The ArtsCen-

Mar 14-16 Vintage View Quilt Show, Kerr Scott Build-

Mar 7-23 The Wild Party, North Raleigh Arts and Creative

Mar 14-30 OPQRS, Etc, Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St, Raleigh. An original fable based on the fallacy that one color is superior to another, even the alphabet suffers. Info: 919.821.3111 or www.raleighlittletheatre.org.

ter, 300G E. Main St, Carrboro. Testimonies from formerly enslaved North Carolinians. Info: 919.929.2787 or www. artscenterlive.org. Theatre, Greystone Village Shopping Center, 7713-51 Leadmine Rd, Raleigh. Tells the story of one wild evening in a Manhattan apartment. Info: 919.866.0228 or www.nract.org.

Mar 7-29 Art of Spring Exhibit, Local Color Gallery, 22 Glenwood South, Raleigh. Works by the gallery’s 14 women artists. Info: www.localcoloraleigh.com. Mar 8

Masters of Soul, 7:30pm, Garner Performing Arts Center, 742 W. Garner Rd, Garner. Part of their Showtime Series. Info: 919.661.4602 or www.garnerperformingartscenter.com.

Mar 8 International Women’s Day, 9:30am-3pm, Pullen

Memorial Baptist Church, 1801 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh.

ing, NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh. Features 400 quilts on display, vendors, demonstrations, wearable quilt art displays, and special exhibits. Info: www.capitalquilters.org or www.carolinalongarm.com.

Mar 15 Broadway Voices “Christiane Noll” 7:30pm at the Garner Performing Arts Center, 742 W. Garner Road, Garner. Info: 919.661.4602, www.garnerperformingartscenter.com

Through Mar 15 Jon Kolkin Palladium Prints, “Learning from the Buddhist Spirit” at The Mahler Fine Art Gallery. An extraordinary and intimate series highlighting the Buddhist Spirit and the value of looking inward in our effort to improve our lives. The exhibition is a reflection on Jon’s experiences during multiple extended visits to both

Love Alone, Paul Green Theatre, UNC-Chapel Hill. Presented by PlayMakers Repertory Theatre. This drama focuses on two households as they navigate uncharted waters of loss, anger, humor and longing on their path to healing. Info: 919.962.7529 or www.playmakersrep.org.

Mar 16 Clotilda, 4pm, Jones Auditorium, Meredith College, Raleigh. A family performance featuring The Free Spirits Ensemble and The Concert Dancers. Info: 919.546.9755 or www.raleighsymphony.org.

Mar 27-30 Gilbert & Sullivan’s Sorcerer, Carolina Theatre, Durham. Presented by Durham Savoyards. Info: www. durhamsavoyards.org. 7-9:30pm, Five Points Center for Active Adults, 200 Noble Road, Raleigh. Featuring artists such as the Tune Swingers Orchestra, the Ambassadors Orchestra, and the NC Revelers. Triangle’s top big band orchestras each performing their unique big band sound the last Thursday of the month. For info visit www.raleighmusicgroups.com or call 919.830.7357.

Mar 16 Wine & Cheese Art Auction featuring a perfor- Mar 27-Apr 12

mance by Paula C. Snyder, 3-5pm, Whole Foods, 8710 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh. Proceeds to benefit Whole Planet Foundation. Info: www.pcsnydermusic.com.

Mar 17

Bella Hristova, Violin, 8pm, Sunrise Theater, Southern Pines. Info: 910.692.2787 or www.mooreart.org.

Mar 17 Legendary Rock Band George Thorogood and

The Destroyers, 8pm, DECPA, Raleigh. Info: 800.745.3000 or www.dukeenergycenterraleigh.com.

Mar 18 & 26 Elton John: The Million Dollar Piano,

7pm, Three Regal Theatres in Cary and Raleigh. Captured live from Elton’s residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, the epic concert experience features all of Elton’s greatest hits throughout his legendary career. Info: www.fathomevents.com.

Mar 20-Apr 6

Sherlock Holmes & the Jersey Lily, Temple Theatre, 120 Carthage St, Sanford. Info: 919.774.4512 or www.templeshows.com.

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Arcadia, Deep Dish Theater, University Mall, Chapel Hill. A dazzling and heartfelt examination of the interdependence of art, science, and love. Info: 919.968.1515 or www.deepdishtheater.org.

Cymbeline, Cordoba Arts Center at Golden Belt, Durham. Shakespeare’s play concerns rebellion in many forms. Info: www.baretheatre.org.

Mar 22 Come Hear This! Featuring The Triangle Brass

Band, 8pm, Meymandi Concert Hall, DECPA, Raleigh. Info: www.trianglebrass.org.

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King David with The Concert Singers of Cary & The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle, 7:30pm (Cary Arts Center), and 8pm (Carolina Theater). A beloved local actor as guest narrator. Info: 919.678.1009 or www.concertsingers.org. Through Mar 23 “It’s All About the Story” at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts. Gallery members have created art inspired by Jill McCorkle’s 2009 short story collection “Going Away Shoes,” published by Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill. Reading and reception on March 2, 2-4pm. 121 N. Churton Street, Hillsborough. For info call 919.732.5001 or visit www. hillsboroughgallery.com.

Mar 23

Women’s Voices Chorus/Vox Virorum Men’s Chorus Concert, 4pm, First Presbyterian Church, 30 E. Main St, Durham. Admission is free. Info: 919.360.5242 or www. womensvoiceschorus.org.

Mar 23 A Touch of Neo-Classicism with the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle, 3pm, Carolina Theatre, Durham. Info: www.chamberorchestraofthetriangle.org. Mar 23 United Voices of Praise Gospel Choir Concert,

2pm, United Church of Chapel Hill, 1321 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Chapel Hill. A multi-racial choir accompanied by the Bradshaw Quartet. Admission is free. Info: www.unitedchurch.org.

Mar 24 Crosby, Stills & Nash, 7:30pm, DPAC, Durham. Tickets on sale now. Info: 919.688.3722 or www.dpacnc.com. Mar 25 Music for a Lifetime with The Triangle Wind

MEMORIAL HALL, UNC-CHAPEL HILL

FRI/SAT, MAR 28-29 | 8PM

MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH Miguel Harth-Bedoya, conductor

Raleigh. Presented by NCSU University Theatre. Innocence collides with experience in this biting Broadway comedy. Adult language and themes. Info: www.ncsu.edu/theatre.

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Mar 28-Apr 20 Flights of Fancy Exhibit, Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, 121 N. Churton St, Hillsborough. Kiln-formed glass, paintings, and photographs. Info: 919.732.5001 or www.hillsboroughgallery.com.

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Mar 29

Midlantic Persian and Himalayan Fanciers Championship and Household Pet Cat Show, 9am-5pm, Holshauser Building, NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. For additional information, email vanadis@ nc.rr.com.

Mar 30 Championship and Household Pet Cat Show,

9am-5pm, licensed by The International Cat Association. Up to 125 cats will be in competition judged in ten rings. Numerous vendors with items for you and your feline friends. Holshauser Building, NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. For additional information, email vanadis@nc.rr.com. of Bill Neville Exhibit, Ackland Museum Store, UNC-Chapel Hill. New woodwork by this Chapel Hill craftsman, features four newly crafted tables which use the exotic veneer claro walnut burl, as well as a series of mirrors and tall shelves in wenge and sycamore. Info: 919.962.0216 or www.ackland.org.

Mar 22 YogaFest NC, 7:30am-4pm at the McKimmon Through Mar 31 Joseph Cave: Recent Oils at Adam

Center in Raleigh. Individuals of all skill levels will have an opportunity to practice a variety of yoga, learn more about holistic healing from area experts, and connect with wellness service providers. Registration for the event is open and available at www.youcallthisyoga.org.

THUR, MAR 27 | 7:30PM

Mar 28-Apr 13 Seminar, Frank Thompson Hall, NCSU-

Mar 22 Rising Stars Vocal Showcase, 6:30pm, Century Through Mar 30 Leaving the Table: The Furniture Center, Carrboro. A competition for youth and teens. Spectators welcome. Info: 919.918.7392 or www.carrbororec.org.

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Mar 27 & Apr 24 Cavalcade of Triangle Big Bands,

PATTI LUPONE

MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH William Henry Curry, Resident Conductor Singer. Actress. Recording artist. Broadway legend. No star shines brighter than Grammy and Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone. Don’t miss this sure to sell out concert!

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Cary Players presents

Cave Fine Art. Opening reception with the artist Sunday Feb. 23, 2-5pm. 115-1/2 E. Hargett Street, Second Floor, Raleigh. www.adamcavefineart.com.

Apr 1-2 Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour by

Cirque Du Soleil, PNC Arena, Raleigh. Tickets on sale now. Info: www.thepncarena.com.

Apr 2-20 Assassins, Center for Dramatic Art, UNCChapel Hill. Performed by PlayMakers Repertory Theatre. A panoramic story of the nation’s culture of celebrity and the violent means some will use to obtain it. Info: 919.962.7529 or www.playmakersrep.org. Apr 3-5 Chatham Community Library’s Spring Book Sale, CCCC, Pittsboro. More than 15,000 books and audiovideo materials. Admission is free. Info: www.friendsofthechathamcommunitylibrary.org/booksale.htm. Apr 4-6 Carolina FiberFest, Sanford Lions Club Fairgrounds, Sanford. Over 1500 fiber enthusiasts in this family-oriented event, with 40 vendors, classes, and free demonstrations. Free and open to the public. Info: www.carolinafiberfest.org. Apr 4-13 The Odd Couple, The Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave, Cary. The female version of the story. Info: www.caryplayers.org. Apr 5 Raulston Blooms & Bird Festival, 9am-5pm, rain

or shine at the JC Raulston Aboretum at NC State University. The festival features the JCRA’s Plant Sale, the 14 Annual Birdhouse Competition and displays, educational gardening demonstrations, children’s activities, local arts and crafts vendors, gourmet food trucks, and more. 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh. www.ncsu.edu/jcraulstonarboretum/raulston-blooms. th

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CARYPLAYERS.ORG TICKETS Alternating show schedule, visit caryplayers.org for details. Second show at discounted ticket price - only $10. In person: at the Cary Arts Center By Phone: 1-800-514-3849 or Online: caryplayers.org

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Ensemble, 7pm, Cedar Ridge HS Auditorium, Hillsborough. A free concert. Info: www.trianglewind.org.

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Through April 13 “The New Found Land”: Engravings by Theodor de Bry from the Collection of Michael N. Joyner and America Seen: The Hunter and Cathy Allen Collection of Social Realist Prints, presented by the Ackland Museum, UNC Chapel Hill. For more info visit www.ackland.org. Apr 18-19 Celebration of Smiles Day Fundraiser,

local studios around the Triangle. This national fundraising effort will benefit Operation Smile, which treats children around the world that suffer with cleft lips, cleft palates and other facial deformities. Local photographer Lili Engelhardt and other participating photographers will offer discounted portrait sessions. Info: www. celebrationofsmiles.com.

Computers and the Internet By the Numbers by JeFF DaVidson

oomers can well remember a time before the Internet, email, and cyberspace. This new medium has so quickly dominated the landscape that every day, in one way or another, our lives are impacted by the Internet. Here’s a quick look at some facts and figures:

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Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, PNC Arena, Raleigh. Tickets on sale now. Info: 800.745.3000 or www.thepncarena.com.

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adillac’s CTS luxury sedan is the 2014 Motor Trend Car of the Year. It deserves that honor for a number of reasons. General Motors is now building some of the best cars on the road. The CTS has been breathing down BMW’s neck for a few years now, and this newest installment surely has the Germans sweating at the collar. The CTS invaded the luxury car market in 2003 as an entry-level luxury vehicle, built as a small sedan and priced in upper-Camry territory, around $30k. Year by year, the CTS kept getting better. And now, it has gotten bigger. Taking a page from Japanese automakers, Cadillac has grown the CTS larger-so that young, loyal customers can grow with their CTS. Cadillac’s new entry-level model, the ATS, is a highly praised small luxury sedan. It replaces the CTS as the entry-level model, and that pushes the CTS up one level from being an entry-level/small luxury sedan to a midsize luxury sedan, where it now competes head-to-head with BMW’s 5-series and similar midsize sedans from Mercedes, Audi and Lexus. I am pleased to report that the new larger CTS is just as sporting and refined as the recent smaller models. Now in its fourth generation, the CTS is redesigned from the ground up for the 2014 model.

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Theodor de Bry, Franco-Flemish, 152-15, engraver; John White, English, active in America C. 1540–C. 1593-1606, DESIGNER: A WEROAN OR GREAT LORD OF VIRGINIA (DETAIL), PLATE 3 FROM THOMAS HARRIOT’S A BRIEF AND TRUE REPORT OF THE NEW FOUND LAND OF VIRGINIA, PUBLISHED 1590; ENGRAVING. LENT BY MICHAEL N. JOYNER.

True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia in the North Carolina Collection at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, in addition to a presentation of the video From Paper to Copper: The Engraver’s Process.

cityscapes highlighting the New York City subway. To varying degrees these works of art are critical, documentary, and celebratory, but all are powerful visual statements about America during this turbulent time. For additional information about either of these shows visit www.ackland.org.

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Allen Collection of Social Realist Prints— Through April 13 at The Ackland Museum, UNC Chapel Hill The 1920s through 1940s were decades of dramatic economic and cultural change in the United States—from the Roaring Twenties to the Great Depression to the New Deal. The period saw substantial growth in print culture in America, as the government instituted the Works Progress Administration (WPA), aiming to put unemployed Americans back to work. The Federal Art Project, a division of the WPA established in 1935, employed artists, including printmakers, to create works inspired by the “American Scene.” Alongside this government patronage, many artists also produced works for organizations such as Associated American Artists, founded in 1934, to deliver original prints directly to the public. America Seen presents 38 prints from the era—lithographs, wood engravings, etchings, and wood block prints—generously donated to the Ackland by Hunter Allen and his wife, Cathy Allen, a member of UNC-Chapel Hill’s Class of 1973. The prints illustrate a broad range of popular and evocative subject matter through scenes from everyday life, both urban and rural: labor and unemployment, the hardship of poverty, the pleasure of

Japanese Art from the Permanent Collection—Through May 23 at The Gregg Museum, NC State University The Gregg Museum of Art and Design has a unique focus, according to Roger Manley, director of the Museum. “We’ve always considered our collection to be accessible,” Manley explained. “When you go to a major museum, like The Met, and you see masterpiece after masterpiece, the viewer may have a moment of elation, almost like a religious experience. But you certainly don’t walk away from that experience saying, ‘Yeah, I can do that.’ Whereas, when you come to The Gregg, our goal is to empower the viewer to see new ideas, to be inspired to learn something new.” Similarly, this latest exhibition, Remnants of the Floating World: Japanese Art from the Permanent Collection was part of everyday life in Japan, and the viewer may be inspired to take up printmaking, weaving or ceramics. But first, a brief history lesson: Although Christian missionaries and traders from Holland and Portugal were briefly tolerated by the Japanese aristocracy in the late 15s, by 1635 fears of their destabilizing influence on the lower classes led to a policy of isolation that kept Japan shut off from the rest of the world for the next 22 years. During this time, Japanese society remained under the control of feudal warlords who allowed foreign ships to dock only at one small, manmade island in Nagasaki harbor. It wasn’t until the 15s, under threats from the US Navy, that Japan reopened its borders to trade. Within a decade, an empire consolidated under the new Meiji emperor brought about the end of regional feudalism, and what had been an isolated, underdeveloped island country rapidly began developing into a new economic powerhouse. European and American ports were soon flooded with imported cargos of Japanese teas, silks, fans, parasols, lacquers, bronzes and ceramics. Delicate porcelains and statues came wrapped in rice paper, much of it printed with woodcuts made with brightly colored inks. Originally intended as inexpensive reproductions of paintings for popular distribution, these ukiyo-e (浮世絵, literally “pictures of the floating world”) depicted images of brothels,

(or bizarre) performers. Interest in these exotic pictures was so great that, rather than throw the colorful packing material away, artists like Van Gogh, Degas, Monet, Manet, Toulouse-Lautrec, Beardsley, Cassatt and Whistler began saving the striking images, buying them for their own sake, and framing them on the wall. The woodblock prints’ lack of perspective and shadow, their use of flat areas of strong color, and their compositional freedom and asymmetrical design all had a profound effect on European and American art. Many of the trends that would eventually coalesce as modern art began with these images of Japan’s “floating world” of illicit pleasures.” Garments, accessories, toys, ceramics, and woodblock prints from the Gregg Museum’s collection of Japanese art and artifacts celebrate this major turning point in art history. Given to the Gregg by the Utagawa Society of Japan’s Kanagawa Prefecture in 15, many of the woodblock prints are by the artist Kunisada, and depict scenes from 1 century Japanese plays and famous actors of the day. th

While there, be sure and study the prints for symbolic artifacts and layers of meaning. I had the good fortune of seeing the exhibition under Roger Manley’s tutelage; otherwise I would not have captured the significance of many of the images used. Do read the accompanying signage and that will help greatly with your enjoyment of the art. Remnants of the Floating World: Japanese Art from the Permanent Collection is accompanied by programming that includes musical performances, ceramics demonstrations, films and a tea ceremony. Visit ncsu. edu/gregg/events.html for a schedule. All events are free and open to the public. The Gregg Museum is located in NCSU’s Historic Chancellor’s Residence at 1903 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, the site of the future permanent home for The Gregg Museum. This exhibit is open by appointment, call 919.513.7244, 919.515.3503 or email gregg@ncsu.edu

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by Theodor de Bry from the Collection of Michael N. Joyner—Through April 13 at The Ackland Museum, UNC Chapel Hill This exhibition highlights prints made by the Franco-Flemish engraver Theodor de Bry (1528-1598) to illustrate the 1590 edition of A Briefe and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia by Thomas Harriot. De Bry’s images and Harriot’s text offered Europeans a detailed account of the appearance and customs of Native Americans encountered by the British settlers on Roanoke Island, off the coast of what is now North Carolina, in 1585. Published in four languages and widely distributed, the book and its illustrations gave Europeans their first—and lasting— impressions of Native Americans. Over 40 compelling engravings, some hand-colored and from various editions of the book, will be supplemented in the exhibition by related materials from two other University collections: the North Carolina Collection in the Wilson Special Collections Library and the North Carolina Archaeological Collection in the Research Laboratories of Archaeology. The engravings and other printed matter, intended gifts to the Ackland, have been generously lent by Michael N. Joyner (UNC-Chapel Hill ’77). Divided into three sections, “The New Found Land” includes portraits, maps, and other materials related to the socalled “Age of Exploration” 400 years ago; the illustrations for Harriot’s book; and a selection of Native American artifacts from societies close in time, place, or lifeway to those encountered by the Roanoke settlers, thereby balancing the European (and Europeanizing) view with examples of indigenous cultural production. Also included in “The New Found Land” is the slideshow Picturing the New World: The Hand-Colored de Bry Engravings of 1590, featuring digital images from

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