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health and Wellness: Five simple Ways to help you Feel Great! Uncorked: Wine Primer Performing arts: carolina ballet’s Dracula returns tech: Don’t Miss ‘em sites of the Month Visual arts: rembrandt and contemporaries at NcMa history: rails to the Future Visual arts: rauschenberg collection at the Nasher Fifty and Fabulous: Jane rouse—“stay in a constant state of learning!’ health and Wellness: Moving to Make a Difference for Parkinson’s Finance: behavioral Finance 101: Framing celebrity: Jeff Dunham and his Merry band of Puppets travel: Portugal—the hidden Gem of europe calendar: october health and Wellness: the sandwich Generation Puzzle: that Was Music to My ears

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Boom! Magazine is a locally owned and operated by Raleigh Downtowner Publishing, LLC. Boom! is a monthly printed publication that is dedicated to serving the needs of Baby Boomers in the Raleigh area. Current and archived issues of BOOM! are available at www.Boomnc.com Copyright 2005-2014, Boom!, the name, logo, and any logo iterations of Boom! are a TM of Raleigh Downtowner Publishing, LLC. No part of this publication may be used without the express written permission of the publisher. Special Thanks to Barbara and Greg Petty for their tireless effort and kindness in making this transition seamless and pleasant. We wish you all the best! Have fun traveling the world! We will miss having you around!

As The Saying Goes… BY BarBara PeTTY

hen one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us. ~ Alexander Graham Bell A famous quote to be sure but in this particular situation, Greg and I closed the door without regret. We announce with some melancholy and a tremendous amount of excitement that we have sold BOOM! Magazine and are retiring. Crash Gregg, owner of Triangle Downtowner Magazine, is the new owner/publisher and April Pennell Davis is the new managing editor/account manager. I have met with both and feel confident that they will continue the BOOM! brand with professional respect and ensure that our mission of being a lifestyle resource for active adults will continue. The change of ownership begins with this edition, and we will be involved for a few more months to ensure a smooth transition. You can still reach me at barbara@ boomnc.com and Greg at greg@boomnc.com with any questions or comments. To clarify, we are only semi-retiring. We will continue to offer our travel opportunities, perhaps even expanding our offerings to three trips a year. Some will be guided tours as we continue to partner with well-known group travel companies, and some will be niche tours or travel opportunities that Greg and I personally create that aren’t offered anywhere else (like our Blues, Bar-B-Q and The Big Easy Music tour in our ad in this issue). We will have a full-page ad every month in BOOM! to keep you informed about our upcoming trips, so please continue to pick up a copy and look for us. If you want to join our email list, contact greg@boomnc.com and we’ll send you a monthly Puzzle emailJunction.com with trip and tour info. As a former marketing/communications specialist before I became a publisher, I plan on picking up a few

freelance jobs as they become available. So think of me if you’re looking for a freelance copywriter, graphic designer or marketing consultant! We want to thank all of our readers and advertisers for being so loyal over the past 13 years. Your kind words and recent letters have meant so much to both of us. And for that alone, we will miss being involved with the magazine.

So as we enter the opening of a new door, we look towards the future without hesitation. We loved BOOM!, but now it’s time for other opportunities and adventures. We hope to see you on an upcoming travel adventure soon! BarBara and Greg PeTTY barbara@boomnc.com

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ow! As the new Managing Editor of BOOM!, I am having such a great time. I couldn’t thank Barbara and Greg Petty enough for making this transition go so smoothly. While I’ve been in the magazine publishing business for 11 years and am accustomed to the pressure of production time, I could never have gotten this issue done without Barbara’s incredible help! Originally from a small farm town in Ohio, I’ve worked on nine different magazines in four states. I love the art of telling a story. Whether in an arts magazine or a business journal, the joy for me is the people I get to meet and talk to.

On one of my first days here at BOOM!, I had the opportunity to ﬂy in a WWII B-17 bomber and interview a woman whose husband was a “belly gunner” shot down over Holland in an identical aircraft. This is why I love my job. For me, it’s all about the incredible people, places and things I will get to share with you. More on the B-17 “Memphis Belle” and its story in the next issue! So keep picking up BOOM! We have so many fascinating people and tons more interesting articles to share with you! Stay curious! APril Pennell Davis Managing Editor, BOOM! Magazine editor@boomnc.com

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promoting all the great food, people, places, and events happening in the Triangle area every month. So what does the purchase of BOOM! mean for our readers and advertisers of both magazines? With BOOM! Magazine’s more than 100,000 readers each month, combined with the 115,000 monthly readers of the Downtowner, we’ll reach over 215,000 aﬄuent, active and local readers each and every month. We’ll cover every corner of the Triangle in our articles as well as with our magazine distribution and we have lots of new ideas and columns in store for BOOM’s faithful readers. We invite you to join us as we bring a new dynamic to an already wonderful publication, making BOOM! and Downtowner Magazine the two mostread and most-interesting publications in the Triangle. Cheers,

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irst, what a legacy we have to step into! In the last 13 years, Barbara and Greg Petty have evolved BOOM! Magazine into the most popular publication for adult readers in the state of NC. We’re proud and honored to continue the tradition of providing their readers with pertinent and topical information on health, dining, performing and visual arts, history, interesting people, and much more. We were also ecstatic (and a little jealous) to hear of their retirement and travel plans! We hope to join them on one of their fabulous trips very soon. Having published Triangle Downtowner Magazine for the past nine years, we know firsthand the ink, sweat and tears it takes to go to take a high quality publication to press each month. We started humbly as the Raleigh Downtowner in 2005, touting (and accurately predicting) the huge rise in popularity of downtown Raleigh. As the entire Triangle region grew along with Raleigh, we celebrated this growth by reinventing and rebranding as Triangle Downtowner Magazine in January 2013. We haven’t looked back. With over 63,000 fans and followers on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram (more than all the other major Triangle magazines combined), we still love

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Five Simple Ways to Help You Feel Great! T

here are plenty of books and advice columns out there, giving tips on how to become healthier, thinner, buffer, happier, etc., but who has the time to read them all? Well, here is your health coach to the rescue. I actually read most of those books, and I try to cut through the hype and gather the good stuff. I am all for simplifying life, so here are my five simple and understandable ways to achieve sustainable wellness.

(Standard American Diet) and smoke to boot, but the truth is that this country is on its knees with lifestyle-related illness like type II diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, obesity and cancers, and we can’t just blame it on genes. Today’s biggest obstacle to healthy eating is our dependence on highly processed, “factory” made foods laden with chemicals and additives that emphasize convenience and taste over nutrition. Another important element I was taught at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition is the importance of bio-individuality. What may work as a great diet for me, may not work so well for you. Some people do great on a vegan diet, while others function better with some meat on their plate. Some people blossom on a raw diet, while others gain energy from a cooked meal. You have to learn to listen to your body, and go on your own journey to find foods that sustain your health. But make sure your meals are, in health guru Michael Pollan’s words, made of “real food, mostly plants and not too much [of anything].” Many people who successfully cook at home have their own methods to help them save time such as preplanning meals, going shopping with a researched food list, chopping veggies as soon as they get home, and cooking in bulk then storing/ freezing portions for easy future use. Make sure to visit any of the Triangle’s great farmer’s markets to pick up fresh, locally grown produce as well as inspiration for healthy cooking.

Anne Barrington is a health coach and consultant

Eat more whole, locally grown, seasonal foods that you prepare at home. This will greatly impact your health! Granted there are people who appear perfectly healthy on the SAD

Move more. Your body needs to move, but movement is not built into your daily life today as it was 30-50 years ago. HIIT, or high intensity interval training, is the newest recommendation for smart and effective training. It can be done in 10-20 minutes at home; but whatever you do; pick something you enjoy, since you will be more likely to stick with it. Create a lifestyle where activities and hobbies incorporate movement. Within the Triangle area, there are more than 100 miles of greenway paths for walking or biking as well as local fitness meet-ups, community sports and activity groups, which can all help you create the culture of wellness needed for sustainable activity.

BY Anne BarringTon, RN

Practice positive thinking. Your response to stress can make or break you. The invisible world of your inner thoughts and beliefs creates the physical world you inhabit. The saying “you don’t get what you want, you get what you believe,” has proven true for me time and time again. The things you tell yourself in your mind tend to manifest in your life. Practices like positive affirmations, a gratitude journal, or a vision board can be powerful ways to deal with stress and create the life you want.

Find purpose. Pretend you’re writing your own obituary. Does it describe the life you wanted? Purpose may be found in all aspects of your life, work, family, volunteering, or in practicing your faith, but if you are still searching for your purpose, you may focus on the question: What would living my purpose feel like? Would I feel invigorated, passionate, stimulated, calm, curious, or knowledgeable? Then find what makes you feel like that in your life today, and open your life to more of that feeling. You’ve begun your quest for purpose and ignited the power of attraction.

Find ways to connect. You may be an extrovert or an introvert, and you need to respect who you are, but no person is an island, and you need others in order to experience yourself as who you want to be. If you are short on connections, work on developing those qualities you admire and seek in others. Even if you experience great success both personally and professionally, when reaching out to help others, you may find a whole new level of passion igniting your life. B! Anne Barrington is an RN and a Certified Health Coach, who helps clients find their path to wellness through individualized coaching, group coaching, seminars, retreats and short cleanse programs. Anne oﬀers free consultations with a health history and is available for talks upon request. She can be contacted at annebarrington619@gmail.com, with more information at www.annemaritwellness.com.

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Wine Primer ParT 1—BY MaTT Fern

hile talking to a few friends during dinner about all the different nuances surrounding wine, they recommended I write a few articles on the basics of wine, which would provide new wine drinkers (or those who have stuck with the same wine over the years) with bit more confidence when ordering wine. With that said, if you are a sommelier or a studied wine aficionado you may want to save yourself a few minutes and stop reading now. Or better yet, read on and send us your ideas for future articles. With over 8,000 varieties of grapes and at least as many wine-growing regions, reading a bottle of wine and making an educated guess on its value can at times be tricky. Understanding the difference between Old and New World wines is a good first step. The “Old World” will consist mainly of France, Italy, and much of Spain and Germany. The “New World” will consist of, well, pretty much the rest of the world. The Old World will typically label wine by the region that it originates, while the New World will label the wine by the variety of grape or possibly, a proprietary name. When we talk about “variety of grape” we are discussing the species of grape that the wine comes from. The most common examples that I can think of are Chardonnay, Cabernet

Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio. These are all examples of grape names that identify the contents of the bottle, though this doesn’t mean that this is the only grape in the bottle. For example, wine from California labeled as Cabernet Sauvignon only has to be 75 percent Cab to be labeled as such. The rest of it can be made of what ever is grown within the region listed on the bottle. This isn’t true for all of the New World, as Australia will label every grape in the bottle typically in the order of highest to lowest percentage, much like the ingredients of a cereal box. As I just mentioned, the Old World will label wines based on the region from which they hail. Some of the best examples would be Chianti, Bordeaux and Rioja. Since most of these wines are blends of several different grapes you will have to learn what is in them or be willing to drink a wine that is not a single variety of grape. Not all Old World wines are blends, the best example being Burgundy. If you are drinking Red Burgundy, it is and will always be Pinot Noir, while if you are drinking White Burgundy it will always and forever be Chardonnay. Gasp! I said Chardonnay! This will almost always be different in style than California Chardonnay, which has received a bad rap in the past for being too buttery or oaky.

For the most part, restaurants will make their wine lists functional enough so that you can have an idea as to what you are ordering. Most lists will be broken up into White and Red. Inside of that they will be broken into varietals or regions and hopefully have some kind of continuity as far as the order of information. What I mean by that is that after reading a wine list, you should know who the producer is as well as the region it comes from, possible varietals, and hopefully a vintage. It’s time to get past what you already know about wine and try new things. Don’t be afraid to order something different, mispronounce a word that is on the wine list, inquire about a wine you don’t recognize, or verbalize what it is you like in a bottle of wine. Ask questions of your local wine retailer and your server while out. If you think that a wine tastes like a good cup of coffee than say so. If you think that a wine has a silky feel in your mouth, say so, and if you think a bottle of wine tastes like a pile of dirt and you didn’t care for it, then say so, too (in a kind way of course). It’s comments like these (and what you learn from them) that will bring you one step closer to becoming a savvy wine consumer. B! Matt is the General Manager for Poole’s Diner in downtown Raleigh.

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Carolina Ballet’s Dracula Returns in Time for Halloween

ue to popular demand, Carolina Ballet is bringing Dracula and The Masque of the Red Death back to the stage after a two-season absence. Carolina Ballet is repeating this edge-of-your-seat, spine-tingling program October 9-26, 2014 at the A.J. Fletcher Theater of the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh. The schedule of performances is as follows: Thursday, October 9 at 8pm Friday, October 10 at 8pm Saturday, October 11, 18, & 25 at 2 & 8pm Sunday, October 12, 19 & 26 at 2pm

When discussing the program before it premiered in 2010, artistic Director Robert Weiss admitted that he had been thinking of presenting a new Dracula for several years but it was the renewed interest in vampire lore that ultimately led him to talk with principal guest choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett about creating a new production for the Carolina Ballet dancers. Taylor-Corbett, a two-time Tony Award nominee, is very much at home with theatrical productions that go beyond dance. The role of Dracula was choreographed for principal dancer Marcelo Martinez who will once again dance the role for this production. Taylor-Corbett said that she had been fascinated with Dracula since she saw Bela Lugosi in the classic film on television. “It both repulsed and intrigued me,”

she says. She based her production on the Bram Stoker book, which caused a sensation when it was published in 1897, although it was never financially successful for Stoker. He tells his story of Count Dracula through the letters and journals of the main characters. A narrator, in the role of Dr. Seward, reads the letters onstage as the action unfolds around him. Jeffery West who has performed in productions of “Hot Summer Nights at the Kennedy,” and in a previous Carolina Ballet production, Love Speaks, will play Dr. Seward in these performances. Also on the program is Robert Weiss’ ballet to Edgar Allen Poe’s macabre tale The Masque of the Red Death. In Poe’s imagination, the “Red Death” swept through Europe in much the same way the Black Plague did in the Middle Ages. The personification of the Red Death arrives at a costume ball in a castle where the nobility are hiding in order to avoid contagion, and there the drama unfolds. From the News & Observer, “David Heuvel’s dazzling commedia dell’arte costumes add richness to Weiss’ often angular and somber choreography, signaling a pall over the festivities.” The music for both Dracula and The Masque of the Red Death was specially commissioned by J. Mark Scearce, who at the time, was head of the music department at NC State University. Scearce has collaborated several times with Carolina Ballet starting in 1999 with a score for The Kreutzer Sonata when he was asked to supplement

the music of Beethoven and Janacek, and seamlessly put them together with his own music for a complete ballet score. He also created the music on Carolina Ballet’s Picasso program for Weiss’ ballet The Song of the Dead: and for Gurnica choreographed by former principal dancer Attila Bongar. Both ballets on the Dracula program are accompanied by live music conducted by Alfred E. Sturgis. Ticket prices range from $26.69-$72.59 (price includes sales tax) and may be purchased by calling the Carolina Ballet box office at 919.719.0900 and tickets may be purchased on line at www.carolinaballet.com. Student tickets are available at the theater half an hour before the show for $16.01. After sixteen seasons, Carolina Ballet has taken its place among America’s premier arts organizations. Under the innovative direction of artistic director Robert Weiss, a talented company, fiscally responsible management and supportive community, Carolina Ballet exposes audiences to traditional ballet by legendary masters and new works of contemporary choreographers. This seventeenth season represents the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit and ever-increasing quality of life experienced here in North Carolina. B! Marcelo Martinez, pictured here in Dracula costume, dances the part of Count Dracula and the role is a perfect fit. His presence on stage has all the ominous charm and charisma of Dracula. Martinez shows a great range of expression and a balanced combination of grace and athleticism.

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This is a thought-provoking visual with narrative. When viewing a photograph of the Earth from such a great distance, the implications may not be immediately clear. Listen as the late astronomer/physicist Carl Sagan explains that we are but a tiny, insignificant speck in the cosmos. Beautifully executed...and humbling. Http://tinyurl.com/MrM-Perspective

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This is a site that I like to include at least once each year because it contains such useful information. We’ve all had the unpleasant experience of being confronted with seemingly endless layers of voice-mail when all we want to do is connect with a human customer service representative. Gethuman.com provides the toll-free telephone numbers of hundreds of businesses and organizations, plus invaluable instructions how to cut through the voice-mail madness and actually speak with a live body. This site is a keeper! www.gethuman.com B!

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ore than 60 small paintings by many of the greatest masters from the Dutch and Flemish Golden Age will come together for the first time this month for Small Treasures: Rembrandt, Vermeer, Hals, and Their Contemporaries at the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA). These small-scale works—most of which are less than 10 in. tall and wide—were an important part of many artists’ practices but have historically been overlooked by scholars and museum exhibitions. The NCMA will give them overdue attention with Small Treasures and its accompanying catalogue, which will be the first publication to exclusively explore these small-scale works and will include full-size reproductions of each of the paintings in the exhibition. Small Treasures will be on view at the NCMA from October 11, 2014, through January 4, 2015. These small paintings include

amazing details that pull viewers in and reintroduce them to some of the most iconic names in Dutch and Flemish painting. Highlights of the exhibition include:

Rembrandt van Rijn, Bearded Old Man (c.

1630), 7 1/4 x 6 11/16" — Recently accepted as an autograph work by Rembrandt, this painting is an example of a tronie (Dutch for character study). Painted only a year or two prior to the painter’s move from his hometown of Leiden to Amsterdam, this small panel exhibits Rembrandt’s deep reservoir of skills, as the expressive features of the old man are coarsely painted yet highly descriptive.

Johannes Vermeer, Girl with the Red Hat (c. 1665– 66), 9 1/2 x 7 1/8" — This image of a girl wearing an exotic, red-feathered hat and cool blue brocade robe shows her looking out with an intimacy and expectancy unique to Vermeer’s oeuvre. This is the smallest work Vermeer is known to have painted.

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Anthony van Dyck, Portrait of Nicholas

Rockox (1636), 6" diam. (round) — This rare grisaille oil sketch of one of Antwerp’s most important politicians and patrons shows Van Dyck’s masterful ability to portray intimacy. The work is a comparatively recent addition to the oeuvre of Van Dyck, as it was only rediscovered at an auction in 1989. Seventeenth-century Dutch and Flemish painting advanced styles and techniques that left a lasting impact on the history of painting. Though such small works were commonly painted by the most notable artists from that era, previous scholarship devoted to Dutch and Flemish small portraiture has largely lagged behind studies devoted to other genres of the period. The research conducted in preparation for Small Treasures will play an important role in bringing to the surface the history and depth of these small works and an understanding of the important role they played for artists and patrons alike. B!

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n 1836 Raleigh birthed its first passenger railroad. The feasibility of a railroad in Raleigh had been proven three years before by an experimental line that hauled granite to rebuild the State Capitol after it was destroyed by fire. With the new lines, Raleigh joined a revolution in transportation that swept the nation—and not a moment too soon because after the Capitol burned, there was talk of moving the state’s capital to another city. The first railroad linked Raleigh and Gaston and connected the rest of the United States via railways in Virginia. The editor of the Raleigh Register wrote that the railroad would double the value of all Raleigh real estate, increase Raleigh’s population to compensate for those moving out West, give local farmers a bigger market for their products, and add to Wake County’s general prosperity. In 1836, a group of prominent Raleigh citizens obtained a charter for the railroad and issued stock. Back in the 1830s, all railroads were private enterprises. Railroad owners usually obtained a limited right of eminent domain from the state to buy property for the tracks without the consent of property owners. In Raleigh’s case, the State was heavily involved from the beginning. But the company bonds sold too slowly, so the NC General Assembly endorsed them and took out a mortgage on the assets to keep the project going. As progress continued, the enslaved laid the tracks and their owners rented out their labor for $150 a year (approximately $2,800 today). After the tracks came four simple locomotives with no headlights, no cab or seat for the engineer—not even a pressure gauge to monitor the steam. Raleigh’s first depot was built on the

north edge of town where Halifax and Salisbury intersect with North Street. Laborers completed the line on March 21, 1840. A crowd gathered at the depot and the Raleigh Register reported that, “The first steam locomotive that ever snorted amongst the hills of Crab-tree reached the limits of our City and was enthusiastically welcomed with every demonstration of joy. The bells ran, the artillery roared and the people cheered, Huzza! HUZZA! HUZZA!” The railroad changed the way Raleighites thought about and experienced their world. “This seems like annihilating both time and space,” said William C. Tucker, a Raleigh merchant who was quoted in the Raleigh Register. The locomotives’ top speed of 15mph felt to the citizens of Raleigh as if they were ﬂying, and the vivid names of trains such as Tornado, Spitfire, Whirlwind, and Volcano reﬂected Raleighites’ fanciful perceptions. People who lived in rural towns by the tracks could now reach the city in an afternoon, which changed their perspective on the world and transformed Raleigh into a destination for business and recreation. As local editor Weston Gales said in 1840 at the banquet to honor Raleigh’s first railroad, the city “has exceeded in gallantry even its renowned namesake, Sir Walter. He but laid down his cloak for a wone lady to walk over. Its citizens have helped to lay down 86 miles of Rail Road for the whole sex to ride over.” B! The Raleigh City Museum is located at 220 Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh and is open Tuesday through Saturday 8am-4pm and Sunday 1pm-4pm. If you have any questions, please call 919.996.2220 or check out their website at www.cityofraleighmuseum.org.

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he Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University presents Rauschenberg: Collecting and Connecting now on display through January 11, 2015. The exhibit presents works of art from Robert Rauschenberg’s own collection now owned by the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation. The exhibit also includes works of art from The Nasher’s collection with works by Bruce Connor and various Russian artists whose work was inﬂuenced by Rauschenberg’s long groundbreaking career. After discharge from the Navy in 1945, Rauschenberg (1925-2008) attended Kansas City Art Institute and Academie Julian in Paris where he met his future wife Susan Weil. By 1948, Rauschenberg and Weil had enrolled at

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on the street, his works entitled Combines, are considered important forerunners, along with the works of Jasper Johns, to American Pop Art. You can see the inﬂuence of Dada pioneer Marcel Duchamp in his work. Rauschenberg had a lifelong interest in promoting peace and understanding among the people of the world and he would use his art to promote those concepts. The works by Russian artists in this exhibit are a direct result of his inﬂuence and are an important addition to the exhibit. The Nasher will complement the exhibition with free programs and events. Artist Vitaly Komar will hold a talk on Wednesday, October 22 at 7pm. For a full list of museum events, visit www.nasherduke.edu. B! nd

Shimon Okshteyn, Armchair, 1995. Mixed media, 92 x 73 5/8 x 42”

the influential Black Mountain College in North Carolina. His painting instructor was the famed Bahaus founder Joseph Albers, a strict disciplinarian who did not suffer any “experimentation” by one of his students. Of his influence on the art he produced, Rauschenberg is of two minds, he states Albers influenced him to do “exactly the reverse” of his teachings. Later however he stated, “Albers was a beautiful teacher and an impossible person. He wasn’t easy to talk to, and I found his criticism so excruciating and so devastating that I never asked for it. Years later, though, I’m still learning what he taught me, because what he taught me had to do with the entire visual world. He didn’t teach you how to ‘do art’. The focus was always on your personal sense of looking… I consider Albers the most important teacher I’ve ever had, and I’m sure that he considers me one of his poorest students.” Working in paint, sculpture, printmaking, papermaking, photography, silkscreening, and with everyday objects found in the home or

Rauschenberg (pictured left) in 1968. He was quoted as saying, “The function of art is to make you look…into your own life—see the secrets that are in the shadows, or in the way the light falls somewhere.”

Robert Rauschenberg, Soviet/American Array VII, 1988-91. Photogravure on paper, 78 5/8 x 51”

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Jane Rouse “Stay in a constant state of learning!’

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s one of the founders of Southern Rehab Network, Jane Rouse focuses on corporate development as the organization celebrates 25 years in business on October 2, 2014. “It’s been a journey! I want to personally thank our customers, employees and families for all the support throughout our 25 years,” says Rouse, reﬂecting on the longevity of the business. With more than 30 years as a rehabilitation professional, Jane and the company she has helped to grow has put thousands of people back to work and back to their lives. Specializing in insurance, risk management, and rehabilitation services, she works with companies for provision of case management, worker’s compensation, and insurance claims. Southern Rehab Network is a team of professionals providing medical/vocational restoration and managed care. Helping injured workers, employers, insurance providers, and families access information and resources, Southern Rehab works with experts to provide the most precise and appropriate solution for each patient need. BOOM! Magazine sat down with President Jane Rouse to talk about what lessons she’s learned and the philosophies that have paid big dividends along the way.

How did your business get started? In 1989, we started with one outside investor, four of us as partners who were working the business, and one actual employee. Five of us were just unhappy with the large corporate atmosphere. We launched our new venture in the basement of our first employee, Shari McAlister. Within three months, hiring care providers was a priority as we had 100 cases under management. Within a year we were servicing cases across the state versus the original region of Eastern North Carolina. Oh, and what happened to that first employee, Shari? She is our VP today. So what do the care providers at Southern Rehab do, and what other services do you offer? “Essentially, we are the liaison between the

employee, insurance adjuster, doctor, lawyer, therapists and even the pharmacist. We act as the quarterback or middle man to help get our patients through the system. We are contracted primarily by insurance companies on behalf of injured workers. Worker’s Comp cases require significant case management. Therefore, we help coordinate doctors, transportation, translation, therapy and many other services to ensure our patients receive the absolute best care. Other services include Life Care Planning, Medical Cost Projections of catastrophic injuries, vocational assessment and planning, and assistance with senior care type of services.” Twenty-five years is a long time, what does it say about the company that you and the leadership team have built? “It’s about

how you treat people. Getting people back to a productive life has always been our collective goal. Ever since we started, we had the mindset of going beyond what was expected. We put people first, whether they are employees, customers or injured workers. Trust and integrity are still paramount in how we interact with each other.” What are some interesting facts that others would find unique or interesting about you? I became a certified massage therapist and left the day-

to-day management of Southern Rehab for about three years in the late ’90s, specializing in pain management. I came back as president in 1999. I learned to work with computers in my 40s, and never looked back.”

What are some unique facts about the company culture at Southern Rehab? “I find it amazing that 85% of our employees are over the age of

45. We have nurses that work into their early ’70s, still practicing after 50 years in a nursing role. Now, that’s an accomplishment. Our entire organization is paperless, we were one of the first independent managed care providers to get rid of the files. Also, we have several part-time employees age 65+. They still want to work, but with a ﬂexible schedule. It’s a win-win for us, our injured workers and our employees.” What is the size of the company today and what is the service area?

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“In business, you have to have a human side. A side that connects with people. If you don’t challenge yourself, you won’t get anywhere. You have to take a chance. My mom, now age 84, is a retired nurse practitioner herself, so we have a commonality of serving and helping one another. My father, now deceased was self employed as a farmer and my brother took over the reigns of the farm. I learned to take a chance and be involved in day-to-day operations of a business from each of them. This way one can be assured that things are growing the way they should, and you get the best from your endeavors. I learned by asking questions, and surrounding myself with people I trusted. That’s a family foundation.” B!

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hen Susan Gerbeth-Jones was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) 11 years ago at the age of 47, she did not know that as time passed she “would come to think of it as a blessing.” PD is a progressive neurological disorder that primarily impacts motor functioning and mobility, but it can also affect one’s cognition and mood. Over 1 million Americans are currently diagnosed, and it is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s. Not surprisingly, Susan was initially frightened by the prognosis. But she soon changed her perspective, and her approach to the disease: “I learned that sometimes it is important to reach out to others for encouragement and to likewise offer support to others.” Since retiring in 2013 from a longstanding career as an IT professional at Duke University, she has been able to give even more of her focus to continuing to live well with PD, avoiding things that cause unnecessary stress and keeping a “ﬂexible” mindset. She is now the facilitator of a monthly PD support group, a frequent participant in cliniActor Michael J. Fox is probably one of the most famous celebrities of our time who cal trials, and an avid exerciser, including suﬀers from Parkinson’s. He founded the swimming, spinning and hula hooping. Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Susan, as co-chair of the Family Teams Research to help raise awareness and fund Sub-Committee for this year’s event wants research. www.michaeljfox.org to share her message with the readers of BOOM!: “We need YOU! People with PD helping others with PD is important, but the understanding and support of our family, friends and the community around us is crucial to really making a difference, as we struggle to cope today, as well as to find better treatments and ultimately the cause and cure of Parkinson’s.” Moving Day is the signature grassroots fundraising event of the National Parkinson Foundation (NPF), a non-profit organization founded in 1957 with the mission of improving the quality of care for people living with PD through research, education and outreach. Moving Day raises funds that are directed toward care and programs that help support NPF’s mission. In addition, Moving Day brings together the community to build support, spread awareness and celebrate living well with PD. Moving Day NC Triangle will be held on Saturday, November 1 at Cary’s Booth Amphitheatre and will feature a celebratory walk around a beautiful lake, dozens of exhibitors in the Resource Pavilion, fun activities for children, free chair massages as examples of “self-care,” exercise demonstrations in the signature Movement Pavilion and much more. Doors open at 9:00 am and there is no fee to register. For more information, visit their website at http://bitly.com/movingday-triangle. B!

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omedian and ventriloquist extraordinaire, Jeff Dunham has been in Raleigh many, many times, performing in the past at Charlie Goodnight’s Comedy Club. He became fast friends with the owner at the time, Tommy Williams, and was a yearly regular, performing to sold-out shows at every visit. His popularity continues to rise dramatically and now he performs in much larger venues such as PNC Arena in Raleigh, where he will appear live on stage on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at 3pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.thePNCArena.com and are $56.21 (don’t forget, parking is $20 per vehicle). At the time of our interview, there were about only about 15% of the available seats left, so if you plan on going, get your tickets now! Jeffrey Dunham was born on April 18, 1962 in Dallas, Texas, the adopted son and only child of a real estate appraiser and a homemaker. He started practicing ventriloquism at the age of 8, when his parents gave him a Mortimer Snerd dummy (the character made famous by reknowned ventriloquist Edgar Bergen) for Christmas. By the time he was in high school, Jeff was a regular performer at local Kiwanis clubs, and was doing commercials for a local Datsun car dealership. As Dunham’s ventriloquism skills improved, so did his dummies: He began building each of them by hand in his garage. After college, Jeff decided to move to Los Angeles to make a full-time go with his comedy ventriloquism act, soon becoming an unexpected sensation on the national comedy club circuit. He appeared on multiple

performances on just about every stand-up comedy show, as well as frequent guest appearances on The Tonight Show and Late Night with David Letterman. His television specials and series have been the highest rated programming in Comedy Central history, his DVD sales have reached seven million units, his videos have received a half a billion views on YouTube, and his live concerts have become mega-events played in front of sold-out arenas worldwide. No wonder Time Magazine wrote that he is “the most popular comedian in the United States” and Forbes named him to its Celebrity 100 list of most powerful entertainers three years running. Who says playing with puppets doesn’t pay off? Jeff attributes his huge success less on his own talents and more on the help of his strange entourage of friends on stage, who seem there mainly to challenge and chastise his every sentence. Even though audiences know he’s a ventriloquist, his colorful dummies equivocally come to life in every performance, each having their own unique personality to the point where it’s quite hard to believe there’s anyone controlling them. And they do so much more than just talk. They laugh, they shriek, they burp, they gag. And they sing—very loud and very well. Each character has a life of its own, each with its own group of fans. First, there’s Walter, the grumpy retired old man who never seems happy unless he’s making fun of Jeff, his fellow “actors,” or anyone in the public eye who happens to step in his wrath. He’s often found uttering his famous line of “Holy Crap!” to emphasize disdain for anything

he doesn’t like (which is most everything). He hassles Jeff regularly about his performances and even the breakup of his marriage, “What’s it like to wake up in the morning and not hate your life?” he asks Jeff with a straight face. Next up is the furry, manic, purple creature Peanut, always wide-open, filterless, happy and excitable, laughing incessantly and loudly (much to the chagrin of Walter). Talking a mile-a-minute, Peanut is quick with his signature, “That’s GOOOOOD,” referring to anything he deems worthy. A typical on-stage discussion between Peanut, José and Jeff: Jeff: What are you doing? PeanUT: Talking to José in his native tongue. Jeff: Well, don’t do that. PeanUT: Why not? Jeff: Well, it makes me feel... left out. [audience laughter] PeanUT:[confused] HUH? Jeff dUnham: Well, I don’t speak Spanish. [laughter, as Peanut and José slowly turn to stare at Jeﬀ] JosÉ: [sings the “Twilight Zone” theme] PeanUT: [mimicking Rod Serling] Picture if you will… There’s the beer-swilling, NASCAR-loving and unmistakably redneck Bubba J, a simpleton who views life just a little differently than the rest of us; Jeff: “What’s your favorite beer?” BUBBa: “An open one.” Jeff: How do you know when you drink too much.” BUBBa: “I run out!” The suave and slow-moving José Jalapeño is a spicy pepper from south of the border whose head and body consist of simply a jalapeño and a stick (where his often repeated catchphrase, “on a steeek!” arises and has become part of the public’s slang vernacular). Then there’s the skeletal Achmed the Dead (and inept) Terrorist, complete with bulging eyes, and expressive, continued on page 17

here were two states adjacent to each other with similar citizens. In one state, the number of people signing up to be organ donors upon their death was very high. Surprisingly, in the neighboring state, it was the exact opposite, with very few donors. What could account for such a wide discrepancy? In the state with the high percentage of organ donors, people renewing their driver’s license had a checkbox at the bottom, and an accompanying statement which said “Check the box if you do not want to be an organ donor.” Very few people checked the box. The state with a low percentage of donors also had a checkbox and statement on their driver’s license renewal, but the statement said, “Check the box if you do want to be an organ donor.” Again, very few people checked the box. This is a good example of the framing bias—the way a question is asked affects how it is answered. A similar result to the organ donation is achieved today when people work at companies offering 401(k) retirement plans. We all need to save for our retirement, but it is hard to save, and we also want and need all the cash ﬂow we can get. Not surprisingly, 401(k) participation increases dramatically when it is an “Opt-Out” procedure vs. an “Opt-In” procedure. Framing can be used in a good way to prod us to do things that we really need to be doing, but it can also be used to manipulate us into acts that benefit others, but perhaps not ourselves. In portfolio management, we also distinguish between “narrow framing” and “broad framing.” Narrow framing happens when we focus on specific aspects of an investment or on a particular investment rather than the portfolio as a whole. An investor adopting a narrow frame evaluates each investment in isolation from the big picture of the entire portfolio. Narrow framing and loss aversion go hand-in-hand, because the investor wants to avoid regret and losses, so they over-focus and fret over the performance of each individual investment and ignore or fail to understand that a well-diversified portfolio requires a variety of investment types. Narrow frames are the enemy of diversification. Clients must also work closely with their advisors to make sure risk tolerance questions are framed correctly and that their answers correspond to the correctlyframed question. Consider these two questions: • Do you prefer investments with less volatility, so they don’t jump up and down in value very much? • In order to reach your financial goals, are you willing to accept the normal market volatility of a well-diversified portfolio? Now, no one really wants investments that bounce up and down, so the first question certainly sounds attractive. But, the second question connects long-term financial goals to investments and reminds that in order to reach goals, even with a well-diversified portfolio, investors must be prepared for and willing to accept some degree of risk and volatility. I believe the second question is framed in a much better way and connects with the real issues involved. B! 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 ®

bushy eyebrows. He just never got the hang of his job and tends to blow himself up more than anything else. His phrase, “I keel you” is so well-known that it will be on the Do Not Disturb signs at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, where Jeff recently announced his new residency, beginning on Friday, November 28. And what ventriloquist ensemble would be complete without a puppet who has his own puppet? To uproarious laughter, Peanut will often pull out of a box his own ventriloquist dummy, Little Jeff. Little Jeff is Peanut’s incarnation of Jeff and he delights in embarrassing the comedian to no end. Jeff’s show is certainly not what anyone would call politically correct or pithy. It’s filled with plenty of raw humor, some sexual, some topical, and much of it crass comments aimed at any and all walks of life. “It’s amazing how these little guys can say things that a mortal human could never get away with,” Dunham has said. “There’s some sort of unspoken license … when outlandish things come out of an inanimate object, somehow it equals humor.” Dunham’s material and style aren’t for everyone however, and his critics have complained about the show’s sophomoric humor, something Dunham doesn’t shy away from and seems to actually delight in. Dunham said his show could be considered family-friendly, “but that depends on your family,” he says with a sly grin. But Dunham defends his performances by saying he’s an equal opportunity insulter, “I’ve skewered whites, blacks, Hispanics, Christians, Jews, Muslims, gays, straights, rednecks, addicts, the elderly and my wife. As a standup comic, it’s my job to make sure the majority of people laugh, and I believe that comedy is the last true form of free speech.” Regardless of any detractors, there must be a pretty big fan base out there as Guinness World Records recently named Jeff Dunham as the world record holder for “Most Tickets Sold for a Stand-up Comedy Tour,” for his “Spark of Insanity” tour. Dunham sold 1,981,720 tickets on the tour, and performed in 386 venues worldwide. B! For more information on Jeﬀ, his puppet friends and upcoming events, visit www.JeﬀDunham.com.

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Portugal The Hidden Gem of Europe BY BarBara PeTTY

ortugal is affectionately referred to as the European Road Less Traveled. The landscape, culture and history, food, and people create an environment where one could live a wonderfully fulfilling life in this European “hidden gem.” Interestingly, this small country was a world power in the 15 and 16 century, during Europe’s “Age of Discovery.” Their status as a world explorer would eventually lead to their demise as their resources were too widely scattered throughout farreaching trading posts and territories, leaving them with the diminished ability to defend themselves and their interests. In April of last year, my husband Greg and I led a group to Portugal where we toured the area around Lisbon and environs. We were there for nine days, th

traveling north to Obidos, Sintra and Fatima, then turning south to visit Evora and the world famous Portuguese Algarve coast. After an overnight ﬂight, we landed in Lisbon then headed directly to Cascais, a seaport town about 30 minutes due west. Cascais is charming with beautiful scenery, decorated brick streets and wonderful restaurants. It’s one of the richest municipalities in Portugal and is most famous as the playground for Portugal’s former royal family. It’s still a very popular vacation spot, aptly nicknamed the “Portuguese Riviera.” We had lunch at a seacoast restaurant called Pratos do Dia, which turned out to be just the first of many excellent meals. In fact, when people ask about our favorite memory of Portugal, it’s definitely the food! Imagine fabulous seafood and fresh

vegetables made with a minimum of spices and sauces. I don’t know how the food is so tasty while preparing it so simply. On day two, we headed back into Lisbon for sightseeing. This capital city of Portugal is a port town and is the westernmost metropolitan city in continental Europe with a population of nearly three million people. One of the oldest cities in the world—dating to the fifth century—Lisbon was considered a major political, economic and cultural hub of Europe for hundreds of years. Our first stop here is to one of Lisbon’s most notable monuments, Jeronimo’s Monastery, also known as The Hieryonimites’ Monastery. It’s considered a masterpiece of Manueline art, blending Gothic and Renaissance architectures and incorporating ornamentation inspired by the far-away lands Vasco

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The majestic cliﬀs at Cape St. Vincent

We finally arrived in the Algarve and stayed in this quaint little town called Alvor situated on the river by the same name. We walked through the village that night and stumbled upon a wonderful seafood restaurant and enjoyed a marvelous meal. The following morning we explored more of the region by visiting Cape St. Vincent on the coast. This is the southwestern-most point in Europe and a landmark for a ship traveling to or from Portugal. Nearly vertical two hundred-foot high cliffs look down on the azure blue Atlantic Ocean. We had lunch at nearby Lagos, a historic resort town filled with Moorish and Renaissance inﬂuences. But what I remember most is the lunch! Recommended by our guide, we had oven-roasted octopus, which was unforgettable. The octopus was not rubbery or oily, just ﬂavorful and tender. Make a note to have this dish—or the octopus and white bean stew—for which Lagos is famous. There are many more hidden gems to discover in Portugal, and I hope I have enticed you enough to put it on your bucket list. But, be forewarned, one trip is not enough! B! PhoTo on Page 18: The Belém Tower in Lisbon

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which houses the Chapel of Bones. The tibia, femur and skulls of the monks who lived there cover the columns and arches, creating a kind of macabre atmosphere. This was meant to illustrate that all men are equal in death, and are therefore equal in life. Evora is also the place to purchase your souvenirs and gifts. Portugal is well known for cork production and they make everything from the ubiquitous bottle corks to cork hats, handbags, wallets, belts and even iPad covers. Needless to say, I stocked up on gifts for my family, and purchased a hat for myself. Embroidery is also popular in Portugal as well as hand-painted tiles. I also purchased an embroidered shirt and a tile trivet, and then had Greg lock up my wallet!

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de Gama and others saw while on music is haunting and beautiful. I was their explorations. The Tomb of so struck by the music, I honestly Vasco de Gama lies inside. don’t remember the meal. In the Belém Section of Lisbon Our next day turned out to be are two famous landmarks, the one of the highlights of our trip with Monument to the Discoveries and visits to Fatima, Obidos and Sintra, the Belém Tower. Located on the all to the north of Lisbon. banks of the River Tagus where Fatima, as you may know, is the ships departed to explore and site where the three peasant chiltrade with India and the Far East, dren saw “The Apparition” or “The the Monument to the Discoveries Lady of the Rosary” who, over the celebrates the Portuguese Age of course of many months, instructed A skull in the walls of the Discovery during the 15 and 16 the children to pray more and to Chapel of the Bones build a chapel in her honor. On the centuries. This 171-foot structure last day of her appearance, a solar is designed like the prow of a boat and features 16 sculptures of the explorers, mon- eclipse occurred which Our Lady of Fatima had archs, cartographers, and others that made the Por- predicted months before. Today the site is visited tuguese such fantastic explorers. The Belém Tower en masse by believers and tourists, many of whom is a great example of Manueline architecture from we observed crawling on their knees and praying the early 16 century and is also located on the as they made their pilgrimage to the site. Today Fatima includes the Chapel of the Apparitions, the River Tagus. It was constructed to help defend the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Church of city and control shipping traffic. the Most Holy Trinity and a courtyard that can That evening we were treated to dinner and Fado music at Timpanas Restaurant in Lisbon. Fado is hold over a million visitors. Obidos, probably one of the best-preserved a traditional Portuguese style of music, similar to what we would call Blues in terms of content, but medieval cities in Portugal, is encircled by the walls the presentation is unique to this country. Boom- of a 12 century castle. We did not have a guided ing, soulful voices sing about the seas, the life of the tour here and were free to wander on our own. poor or lost love, accompanied by two guitars. The Obidos is the epitome of what I had envisioned a Portuguese town would look like: whitewashed buildings and walls, accented with blues and ochres, charming narrow streets where hanging ﬂower baskets adorn tiny apartment windows, and of course the beautiful gardens surrounding the city wall. Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is most famous for three historic structures: the remains of a Moorish Castle that was built in the 8 century and majestically overlooks the city on its mountain perch; the Palace and Parque of A Pena; and The Royal Palace of Sintra. Built in the 14 century, The Royal Palace features the most important collection of Mudéjar glazed tiles in the country. (Mudéjar refers to architecture and decoration from the 12 to 16 centuries and was strongly inﬂuenced by the Moorish style.) The ornate tile work seen here exemplifies the artistry that Portugal is so well known for. The next morning we said goodbye to our hotel in Cascais and headed south towards the fabulous Algarve with a stop along the way at Evora. Evora is known as the “Museum City of Portugal” and features monuments and buildings dating back to the Romans, making this one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal. The central point of the city is the Roman Temple to Diana, built in the 2 century. Around the corner is the Church of Sao Francisco, The city of Obidos is a quintessential European city

The Clayton Center Presents

October Calendar BY LUan Harmeson

Health Related

Cornucopia Cancer Support Center sponsors events and resources to support those journeying with cancer. www.cancersupport4u.org, or call 919.401.9333 for details.

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The American Red Cross, Central North Carolina Chapter continues its need for blood donations. take an hour of time to save a life. For triangle locations and schedules: 1.800.448.3543 or www.givelife.org. Duke Regional Hospital offers monthly events that include: look Good Feel better; Weight loss surgery support Group; and stroke support Group. For meeting dates, times, and information: www.dukeregional.org/events.

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Lupus Foundation Support Group, 6:30-8pm, Waters edge oﬃce Park conference room, 4917 Waters edge Drive, suite 250, raleigh. this group meets the fourth thursday of each month. also available is a monthly teleconference series. Info: 877.849.8271 or www.lupusnc.org. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit weight loss support program that welcomes all. Meetings are weekly throughout Nc. First session is free. For dates, times, and locations: 919.621.3613 or www.tops.org. Cary Rotary Clubs present the Memory Café, 4:30-6pm, third tuesday of each month, cary senior center, 120 Maury odell Place, cary. a fun, safe and welcoming place for guests with alzheimer’s and/or dementia and their caregivers. Free and offers fellowship, dinner, music and dancing. reservations are required. Info: 919.233.0075

Oct 5 Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk,

Friday, October 17, 8pm

The nation’s leading political satirists return to Clayton for an evening of music and comedy that will have Democrats and Republicans alike laughing ‘til they cry.

111 East 2nd Street, Clayton Tickets: $35.00 919.553.1737 www.theclaytoncenter.com

8:30am, PNc arena, raleigh. honoring those who sacrificed their lives on 9/11 as well as all first responders and military heroes. Proceeds will benefit the building for america’s bravest Program. all ages welcome. Featuring music, children’s activities, and more. Info: www.t2trun.org.

Oct 24 Party With Friends hosted by Friends

of Residents in Long-Term Care, 6pm, Nc advocates for Justice center, 1312 annapolis Dr, raleigh. an evening of mingling, appetizers, and fun to raise awareness about long-term care issues. Info: www.forltc.org.

Through Oct 25 Growers Market of Fuquay-

Varina, saturdays & Wednesdays, 102 N. Main st, Fuquay-Varina. an award winning market with fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables canned and baked goods, and more. enjoy live music, and cooking demonstrations. Info: www.growersmarket.org.

Oct 25 Run the House 5K Run, 8:30am, tanglewood Park, Winston salem. show support for the secU Family house in Winston salem. Info: www. familyhousews.org. Nov 8-9 Annual Forever Family Founda-

tion’s 8 Annual Original Afterlife Conference, 9am-5:30pm, Marriott at rtP, 4700 Guardian Dr, Durham. the science of survival of consciousness: changing Worldview about the afterlife. Features top organizations presenting the evidence in support of life after death. Info: 631.425.7707 or www. foreverfamilyfoundation.org. th

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3pm (doors 2:30pm) Contemporary Carolina Composers (C3) presenting works for solo piano and trumpet.

Cultural Arts Center 237 N. Salem St. Apex, NC 27502 TheHalle.org (919) 249-1120

Series Tickets: $50/Adults $28/Students 16 and under *Does not include Handel’s Messiah

Individual Tickets: $15/Adult $8/Students 16 and under

Resources Artspace, a non-profit visual art center in downtown raleigh, offers educational opportunities for

a range of skill levels and ages. 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. Triangle Singles Dance Club has weekly dances, 8:30-11pm, Northbrook country club, 4905 North hills Dr, raleigh. a singles, 40+ social club. Info: www.trianglesinglesclub.com. Fun Night Square Dance, 7-9:30pm, First baptist church, 99 North salisbury street, raleigh. anyone can come. It doesn’t matter whether they have ever square danced before or not. come and bring some friends and/or family and join in the fun. hosted by triangle square Dance alliance. For dates and info: www.trianglesquaredance.org. 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, provides audio-described performances. For a listing of performances, dates, and information: www.artsaccessinc.org. Second Journey, an aging in community organization, featuring events for the second half of life. Watch their website for upcoming events, film series, and seminars. their series, Films for later life has begun with the Dance of spirit in later life coming Nov 6. also watch for dates and topics for upcoming conversations at the library series. For dates, times, and information: www.secondjourney.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. Gather, 111 W. chatham st, Downtown cary, wants readers to know about their 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. also includes a boutique area and tea/coffee shop. For a complete listing of their classes and info: www. gathernc.com. Farm to Fork Cooking Classes, the first Wednesday of every month, carrboro Farmer’s Market, carrboro. each class focuses on whatever the farmers have harvested at that time, and are taught by professional culinary instructors. sponsored by the artscenter. Info: 919.929.2787 or www.artscenterlive.org. The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 s. brooks st, Wake Forest, is pleased to announce its schedule of fall 2014 classes and workshops. class offerings cover a range of media including knitting, quilting, screenwriting, acting and more. an accomplished artist-instructor teaches each class. to view the entire Fall arts Program: www.wakeforestnc.gov/classes-workshops.aspx. Apex Parks, Recreations & Cultural Resources offers fall classes and workshops such as Jumpbunch for Preschoolers; ballroom Dance; and more. For a complete, updated listings of classes, and information: 919.249.3402 or www.apexnc. org/programguide.

Oct 2 Silent Auction/Concert to Benefit Made With Love Bakery, 7:30pm, the Foundry, 7326 sunrise rd, chapel hill. raising funds to renovate the kitchen for this faith-based transitional employment bakery working with unemployed individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. a love chapel hill Fundraiser. Info: www. lovechapelhill.com. Oct 3-6 Tapping the Creative Spring” Art

Retreat, the trinity center, Pine knoll shores. explore how to access your personal source of creative energy through painting and collage. For students of all backgrounds and abilities. Info: www.chrystalhardt.com.

Oct 4 Handbell Techniques Workshop, 9am4pm, raleigh ringers central, raleigh. Info: 919.847.7574 or www.rr.org.

Oct 4 Micro-Mini Crops to Grow Indoors All

Year, 11am, the Garden hut, 1004 old honeycutt rd, Fuquay-Varina. Info: 919.552.0590 or www. nelsasgardenhut.com.

Oct 9-11 Friends of Chatham Community Library’s Fall Book Sale, central carolina community college library, Pittsboro. More than 15,000 books, DVDs and cDs. admission is free. Info: www.friendsccl.org. Oct 9, 16, 22 & 30 NC Botanical Garden’s Free Lunchtime Programs, 12-1pm, 100 old Mason Farm rd, chapel hill. In conjunction with art exhibition ‘Following in the bartrams’ Footsteps.’ Pre-registration is required. For program topics and information: 919.962.0522 or www. ncbg.unc.edu/calendar. Oct 11 Harvest Day 2014, 11am-4pm, logan

trading company, 707 semart Dr, raleigh. enjoy free gardening classes, specials and promotions, refreshments, fun games and activities for the kids. Info: 919.828.5337 or www.logantrd.com.

Oct 11 Fairy Garden Class, 11am, the Garden

hut, 1004 old honeycutt rd, Fuquay-Varina. Info: 919.552.0590 or www.nelsasgardenhut.com.

Oct 18 Home Movie Day, 1-4pm, state archives of Nc, 109 e. Jones st, raleigh. the event is free and is sponsored by the Film studies Program at NcsU. Participants send the afternoon watching amateur films. bring films, watch films, and play bingo. Info: www.homemovieday.com. Oct 21 Medicinal Plants, 6:30-8pm, sarah P.

Duke Gardens, Durham. Part of the monthly Durham Garden Forum meetings. No pre-registration required. Info: www.gardens.duke.edu.

Nov 6 Day at the Rhine Research Center, 10am-

12pm & 2-4pm, Duke University, Durham. attend workshops in the continued research of telepathy, clairvoyance and precognition. event includes tours, games, testing, and more. Info: www.foreverfamilyfoundation.org.

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Annual Original Afterlife Conference, NamastDay Exhibitor Hall & Dinner, Night of Mediums, Out of Your Mind Experience; & Medium Monday, Marriott at rtP, 4700 Guardian Dr, Durham. “the science of survival of consciousness: changing Worldview about the afterlife.” a

convention that features top organizations presenting the evidence in support of life after death. For a complete overview of events and info: www. foreverfamilyfoundation.org.

Volunteers RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) of Durham County has opportunities for people 55 years of age and over who are eager to use their skills to serve the area near them. rsVP staff interviews volunteers and match them to opportunities available through one of many local agencies registered with rsVP for recruitment assistance. current volunteerism is needed in: tax Preparers; Greeters; helping preserve history; delivering meals to shut-ins; healthy Futures for older adults; providing hospitality for international visitors; consulting services to nonprofits; tutors for elementary students; working with young adults to pass the GeD test; and a hospital auxiliary in the gift shop and more. to learn more about these or other opportunities, contact the rsVP agency in your county or go online to find an upcoming Volunteer Information session. Durham co rsVP 919.536.7247 or rsvpdurhamnc@durhamtech.edu. The Volunteer Center of Durham serves the triangle area and works toward connecting volunteers with area non-profits. they offer a new online volunteer matching system called handsontriangle. they represent over 700 non-profits and all their services are free. For a full list of their volunteer needs, and information: 919.613.5105 or www.handsontriangle.org.

A Christmas Carol Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Hit Musical Comedy! December 10-14

DECPA’s Memorial Auditorium 800-745-3000 ticketmaster.com Tickets On Sale October 12

December 18-21

Durham Performing Arts Center 919-680-2787 dpacnc.com Tickets On Sale Now! “One of the most successful shows in North Carolina theatre history!”

Orange County seeking volunteers for 2014 tax season. assist low- to middle-income clients with preparing their tax returns. VIta is a free Irs service offered at sites in orange and chatham counties. attend one free orientation session. First session takes place on oct 23, 9-11am, at the seymour center, chapel hill. Info: 919.245.4240 or www.orangecountync.gov.

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Starring Ira David Wood III as Scrooge

Oct 2 Durham Center for Senior Life Legacy Awards Breakfast, 8:30-10am, the cotton room at Golden belt, Durham. Info: www.dcslnc.org.

Activities for Children The Museum of Life & Science, 433 W. Murray ave, Durham, is pleased to announce its october special activities highlighted by Pumpkin Patch express; tinker tech Family Workshops; Wolf awareness Week; spooky science in the lab; and more. For a complete schedule, dates, times and information: 919.220.5429 or www.ncmls.org. NC Museum of History, raleigh, offers special october programs, concerts and exhibits for children and families such as: come one, come all history corner; the state Fair history hunters; storytime in the Gallery; string band Music time for tots; and halloween safe Night at the Museum. For schedules and information: 919.807.7900 or www.ncdcr.gov/ncmoh. 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 special october events and activities for children highlighted by baby time; toddlers together; Playdate with an artist; First Friday kids camp; operation Pumpkin;

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Starts at 7:30pm Featuring internationally renowned Steinway Artist and Jazz Pianist Lenore Raphael and Special Guest, Master Guitarist and a Benedetto Artist, Howard Paul. Individual Tickets: $15/Adults $12/Students 18 and Under

Series Tickets: $48/Adults $40/Students 18 and Under

Also performing: Jimmy Mngwandi- Bass Peter Ingram- Drums the

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7pm, Joel lane Museum house, 160 south saint Mary’s st, raleigh. Dr. Mackethan will introduce participants to the words, speeches, poetry, and narratives of North carolina slaves and “free people of color.” their stories dramatize their struggle to be free long before the civil War finally made them american citizens. Info: 919.833.3431 or www.joellane.org.

237 N. Salem St. Apex, NC 27502 Cultural TheHalle.org Arts Center (919) 249-1120

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Music Makers with the NC Symphony; Marbles Kooky Spooky Halloween Party; and more. Their monthly calendar events includes weekly, continuing activities of: Move & Groove; MakeShop; Artrageous; Energy Innovators; Garden Sprouts; Science Solvers; and Story Explorers. The IMAX 3D Theater also has a calendar of movies. For a complete listing of activities, dates, and information: 919.834.4040 or www.marbleskidsmuseum.org.

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The Town of Cary and Cary Arts Center sponsors performances and events for adults and families. 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. Flix4Kidz, 10am, Second Monday of each month, Wake Forest Renaissance Center, 405 S. Brooks St, Wake Forest. Free family-friendly movie showings. Will show only G or PG-rated children’s and family films. Concessions, including popcorn and soft drinks, will be available for purchase. Info: 919.435.9428 or www.wakeforestnc.gov. 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.

Oct 16-26 The NC State Fair, Raleigh. During the fair the Dorton Arena Concert Series will take place. For a complete schedule of events, performances, and information: 919.821.7400 or www. ncstatefair.org. Oct 20 Junie B. Jones, 9:45am & 11:45am,

DECPA, Raleigh. A brand-new musical that is a play all jumbled together with singing and dancing. Info: 919.831.6060 or www.dukeenergycenterraleigh.com.

Oct 24 Halloween Spooktacular: A Concert for Families, 12am, check website for location. Info: 919.491.6576 or www.durhamsymphony.org. Oct 25 “Spirits of Hillsborough” Annual Ghost Walk, 7-9:40pm, Downtown Hillsborough. Visitors will come face-to-face with Hillsborough’s past, portrayed by the Orange Community Players. Tours are appropriate for all ages and last approximately one hour. For tickets and information: 919.732.7741 or www.historichillsborough.org.

Oct 31-Nov 16 Mirandy and Brother Wind,

Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St, Raleigh. Presented by Raleigh Little Theatre’s Youth. This adaptation of a popular children’s book is a cultural celebration that is full of lively song and dance. Info: 919.821.3111 or www.raleighlittletheatre.org.

Through Nov 1 Tweetsie Railroad’s Ghost

Train @ Halloween Festival, Tweetsie Railroad, Blowing Rock. Guests will enjoy a frightfully spooky ride as the Ghost Train howls its way through the Blue Ridge Mountains, along with a Freaky Forest, The Boneyard, the mystifying Warp Tunnel, a haunted house; and more. Info: 877.893.3874 or www.tweetsie.com.

Activities for Adults NC Museum of History, Raleigh, offers interesting October programs, concerts, exhibits and activities highlighted by New Deal String Band; PineCone Bluegrass Jam; In The Shadow of the Blue Ridge History a la Carte; Face Jugs Make It Take It; Music of the Carolinas with Sara Grey & Kieron Means; Digital Photography Restoration Workshop; Saturdays in the Garden; and more. Through May 2015 visit Free Bluegrass Exhibit with performances, programs, and jam sessions. For schedules and information: 919.807.7900 or www.ncdcr.gov. The NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, has October exhibits and events highlighted by their Outdoor Concert Series featuring An Evening with Wilco and Ensemble Vermillian; Sacred Motherhood: Mother and Child Representations from the Permanent Collection through Dec 7; Line, Touch, Trace Exhibit through March 8, 2015; Private Eye Photography Collection through March 22, 2015; Small Treasures Exhibit through Jan 4, 2015. The museum also announces its 2014 Fall Cinema schedule. The museum also offers Art+Cuisine; lectures, classes, book clubs, and discussion groups. They have also extended their Outdoor Movie Season through October. For dates, times and information: 919.839.6262 or www.ncartmuseum.org. The Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts (DECPA), Raleigh, has October performances that include: Love Confusion; Hannibal Buress; Men Are From Mars Women Are From Venus with Peter Story; A Chorus Line; Shaping Sound Dance Re-Imagined. 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 October of The Best of Jethro Tull; The Phantom of the Opera; Bill Cosby; and Susan Boyle. For dates, times, tickets and information: 919.688.3722 or www.dpacnc.com. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St, Durham, wants readers to attend October’s performances of Cheyenne Jackson: American Songbook; The Manhattan Transfer; C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce; Esperanza Spalding; Chris Thile & Edgar Meyer; America Through English Eyes; Last Comic Standing; The Voice of the Moody Blues with Mike Dawes: 100 Men in Black 12 Annual Concert; and more. For a complete list of performances, dates, times, tickets, and information: 919.560.3030 or www.carolinatheatre.org. th

The ArtsCenter, 300G E. Main St, Carrboro, has October performances and events highlighted by Into the Beach; 20 Anniversary Music Maker Blues Revue Fest; The Chuckle & Chortie Comedy Show; Peter Case; and Follow the Music featuring M.C. Taylor. For a complete calendar of events, dates, times, and information: 919.929.2787 or www.artscenterlive.org. th

Carolina Performing Arts, UNC-Chapel Hill, continues their season in October with Taylor Mac; Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra; The Robert Cray Band; and Shabana Azmi. For a complete listing of performances, dates, times, and information: 919.843.3333 or www.unc.edu/performingarts. Duke Performances, Duke University, Durham, have a season full of performances that for October continues with Toumani Diabate & Erika Eckert; Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali; Richard Goode, and The Bad Plus Science Fiction; and more. For a complete schedule of dates, times, locations, tickets and information: 919.660.3356 or www.dukeperformances.org.

NC State University’s Center Stage & University Theatre, Raleigh, presents October performances of SF Jazz Collective; The Queue; and You Can’t Take It With You. For dates, tickets, and information: 919.515.1100 or www.ncsu.edu. The North Carolina Symphony will continue their Triangle 2014-2015 season in October with Yevgeny Sudbin Plays Rachmaninoff; Soundbites at the Pub; At The Oscars; and Tchaidovsky’s First Piano Concerto. For dates, times, locations, tickets and information: 919.733.2750 or www.ncsymphony.org. The Raleigh Symphony Orchestra & Free Spirit Ensemble October calendar is full of performances that include: Close to Home; Fold Tunes Revisited; and Three Deuces. For dates, times, locations, and information: 919.546.9755 or www. raleighsymphony.org. The Town of Cary and Cary Arts Center performances continue. Also check the Town of Cary’s website for class offerings and art exhibitions. October brings Swing Night Concert; Paragon Ragtime Orchestra; Brass at Bond; Downtown Harvest Day Festival; and Haunted Twilight Tour of Downtown Cary. Cary Arts Center hosts Paragon Ragtime Orchestra; and Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel. For a complete listing of events, dates, locations, and information: 919.460.4965 or www.townofcary.org. The Town of Apex and Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem St, Apex, presents October events of JazzLive with Lenore Raphael; NC Composer Concert; Infinity Ballet; and Give My Regards to Broadway. For dates and information: 919.249.1120 or www.thehalle.org or www.apexdowntown.com. Holly Spring Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St, Holly Springs, wants readers to attend their October events of Imagination in Flight: John Oates; Jerry Carroll Clean Comedy Series; and The Classic Rock Experience. Info: 919.567.4000 or ww.hollyspringsnc.us. The Arts Council of Moore County welcomes October with events highlighted by To Kill A Mockingbird. The Sunrise Theater in Southern Pines has performances of First Friday Free Outdoor Concert, and ACMC Classical Concert Series. For dates, times, locations, and information: 910.692.2787 or www.mooreart.org. The M.A.I.N. (Music, Arts, Innovation and Noise) Event for October features events of the IBMA’s World of Bluegrass; Bluegrass Ramble; and PNC presents Wide Open Bluegrass. The mission of the partners’ collaboration is to promote and build awareness of this vast array of fun. For dates, times, locations, and information: www.raleighmainevent.com. New Midtown Bluegrass Series Sunday Ramble in the Park, 5pm, Midtown Park, North Hills, Raleigh. October features Friday Night Tributes; and Midtown Bluegrass Series. Presented by PineCone. Info: www.northhillsevents.com. Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Regency Park, Cary, concludes its season with October events. They include Diwali Festival; Pickin’ in the Pines with Charles Pettee & The Iron Mountain Messengers; Totally 80s Totally Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre; Darius Rucker; and Bingo’s A Witch! Drag Bingo. For dates, times, tickets, and info: 919.462.2025 or www.boothamphitheatre.com. Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S. McDowell St, Raleigh, concludes its summer season in October with IBMA Wide Open Bluegrass; and Earth, Wind & Fire. For dates, times, and info: 919.996.8800 or www.redhatamphitheater.com.

Walnut Creek Music Pavilion, 3801 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh, finishes out their season with the Zac Brown Band on Oct 9. Info: 919.831.6400 or www. walnutcreekamphitheatre.com.

Raleigh. Performances by The Morning After, Blu-Bop: A Tribute to the Music of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones; and special celebrity guests. Info: 919.821.1120 or www.ibma.org.

Swift Creek Music is proud to announce its October performances in the triangle. They include: IBMA: Preamble to the Ramble at Tir Na Nog in Raleigh; Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival in Silk Hope; and The Clayton Shindig in Clayton. For dates, times, and information: www.swiftcreekmusic.com.

Oct 3 First Friday Artwalk “Side Trip/Journey” to Benefit Pretty in Pink Foundation. 311 West Martin Street Gallery in Raleigh will host a juried show reflecting the experiences of artists affected by breast cancer. Info: www.tippingpaintgallery. com.

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.

5-8:30pm, Sunrise Theater, 250 N. Broad St, Southern Pines. Info: 910.692.8501 or www.sunrisetheater.com.

UnWined, 237 Center Grove Church Rd, Moncure, invites all to their special events highlighted by musical performances, tastings, and food accompanying First Fridays with Bella Donna’s Grilled Pizza; and 2 & 4 Saturdays with Chef Bill. Come relax, enjoy their uniqueness, and unwind. For dates, time, and info: 919.548.9384 or www. unwinednc.com. nd

Fair Game Beverage Company, 193B Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, is NC’s newest winery and distillery. They craft their own line of fortified wines, and barrel-aged spirits made with unique ingredients like apples, sorghum, scuppernong grapes and other local fruits and grains. Tastings are offered Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Info: 919.245.5434 or www.fairgamebeverage.com. The Plaza at 140 West Franklin in Chapel Hill continues its calendar of events. This outdoor public space is designed to encourage recreation and leisure, bringing the performing arts alive, and engaging the downtown community by creating a place for everyone. Come experience music, art, and interactivities. For a complete listing of events, dates, times, and information: www. plaza140westfranklin.squarespace.com. Music on the Plaza, Northgate Mall, Durham, announces their upcoming fall music. October features Al Strong & the Zoocru; Sons of Beach; Brett Chambers/Usual Suspects; and Durham Symphony Orchestra. For dates, times, and information: www.northgateassociates.com. Senior Game Day, Durham County’s Southwest Regional Library, 3605 Shannon Rd, Durham. Join in every other week for a little friendly competition with old and new games. For dates, times and info: 919.560.8648 or www.meetup.com/ senior-game-day. Goats On Parade is coming to Chapel Hill and Pittsboro. Galloway Ridge Retirement Community is hosting the first ever Goat Parade, a public art installation and tour, to benefit the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center and the Chatham County Council on Aging. Extraordinary local artists will paint the life-size goat statues, which will be auctioned off during a gala on Nov 14. For information on the painting, unveiling, locations of goats, and gala: www.gallowayridge.com.

Oct 2 IBMA World of Bluegrass Business Con-

ference and Festival, The Pour House Music Hall,

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Oct 3-4 Belk & PineCone’s Wide Open Bluegrass StreetFest, Davie Street Stage, Raleigh. The festival will host 16 acts over the two day spectacular. Info: www.wideopenbluegrass.com.

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Pottery & Glass Festival, 1150 Fleming Rd, Creedmoor. Wander up the paths, through the gardens, and along the way watch the artists’ demonstrations. Over 200 local, regional and national artists. Info: 919.528.1041 or www.cedarcreekgallery.com.

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The Met: Live in HD Series, Crossroads Stadium in Cary, Brier Creek Stadium in Raleigh, and North Hills Stadium in Raleigh. Through April 2015, live performance transmissions to area cinemas. October brings Macbeth LIVE, Macbeth Encore, Le Nozze di Figaro Live and Nozze di Figaro Encore. For dates, times, and information: www.fathomevents.com or www.metopera.org/hdlive.

Oct 3 First Friday Free Outdoor Concert,

Oct 3-31 Kaleidoscope Exhibit, Local Color, 22 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh. An exhibit full of vibrant colors that feed the soul. Info: 919.754.3887 or www.localcoloraleigh.com. Oct 4-5, 10-12, & 17-19 2014 Parade

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Through Oct 5 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Paul Green Theatre, Center for Dramatic Art, 150 Country Club Rd, Chapel Hill. Comic acting raised to the level of high art. Info: 919.962.7529 or www.playmakersrep.org.

Through Oct 5 You Can’t Take it With You, Titmus Theatre, NCSU-Raleigh. Hysterical and yet touching, the message is still wonderfully relevant 78 years after it premiered. Info: 919.515.1100 or www.ncsu.edu/theatre. Through Oct 5 Wait Until Dark, Cary Arts

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Oct 5 42 Annual Chapel Hill’s Festifall, 12-6pm, Downtown Chapel Hill. Over 80 artists, local music, and interactive activities for children and adults. Also featured is the Galloway Ridge Retirement Community’s Goat Parade. Info: 919.968.2878 or www.townofchapelhill.org/festifall. nd

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St, Raleigh. A twentieth-century American classic inspired by ancient Greek drama. Info: 919.821.3111 or www.raleighlittletheatre.org.

help genocide survivors pursue their dream of a national team. Jock and the team find new purpose as they rise from the ashes of their past. Food trucks, guest speakers, BYOBBB (beverages, blankets, beach chairs). For information email Leslie Gregory at shedogg@msn.com.

Chicago and Cabaret , which tells three strangely captivating supernatural tales. Info: 919.968.1515 or www.deepdishtheater.org.

Oct 19 Barefoot Movement, 5pm, Midtown Park, Market at

Through Nov 1 Render at Artspace, Artspace, 201 E. Davie St, Raleigh. New exhibition deals with the figure in ways both familiar and surprising. Info: 821.2787 or www.artspacenc.org.

Oct 23-25 Duke Players Lab Theater, Brody Theater, East

Through Nov 1 Midtown Farmers Market, Saturdays, 8am12pm, 4150 Main at North Hills St, Raleigh. The NC Museum of Art will be selling Rodin garden water lilies and lotus plants. Where the community can buy local, family-farmed foods. Info: www. midtownraleighfarmersmarket.com.

North Hills, Raleigh. Presented by PineCone. Info: 919.664.8333 or www.pinecone.org.

Campus, Duke University, Durham. Info: 919.660.3343 or www. theaterstudies.duke.edu/productions.

Through Oct Apex Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, 9am-2pm,

Chamber of Commerce Parking Lot, Apex. Info: www.apexdowntown.com.

An Evening of Theatre Exploring Violence Against Women, Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Rd, Durham. Info: 919.384.7817 or www.cgtheatre.com.

Oct 24-25 Broadway Sings, United Church of Chapel Hill, 1321 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Chapel Hill. Two free benefit performances featuring the state’s finest vocalists. Benefiting the Building Hope Partnership or Orange County’s Habitat for Humanity. Info: 919.360.2557.

Oct 14 NCJRO@Sharp 9 Gallery, 8-10pm, 4608L Industry Lane,

Oct 25 An Evening with Wilco, 8pm, Joseph M. Bryan, Jr. The-

Durham. Featuring the NC Jazz Repertory Orchestra. Info: www. ncjro.org.

ater, NC Museum of Art, Raleigh. Presented by Cat’s Cradle. Info: www.ncartmuseum.org.

Nov 7-8 Capital Area Handbell Festival, Kerr Scott Building, NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh. Guest conductor: Michael Helman. Hosted by Raleigh Ringers. Info: 919.847.7574 or www.rr.org.

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Oct 25 “Spirits of Hillsborough” Annual Ghost Walk,

Through Nov 8 Agreements: Pit-fired Pottery & Cuba:

Through Oct 11 MOJOAA Productions presents In Their Shoes:

variety about a chorus audition for a Broadway show. It is a brilliantly complex fusion of dance, song, and compellingly authentic drama. Part of the NC Theatre/Broadway Series South. Info: 919.831.6950 or www.nctheatre.com.

Oct 16 Ruben Studdard, 7:30pm, Seby Jones Center for the Per-

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Oct 16-26 The NC State Fair, Raleigh. During the fair the Dorton

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Oct 16-Nov 2 Dracula, Temple Theatre, 120 Carthage St, Sanford. Info: 919.774.4155 or www.templeshows.com. Oct 17 The Capital Steps, 8pm, The Clayton Center, 111 E. 2 St, Claynd

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Oct 17-18 West End Poetry Festival, Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro, Carrboro. Will feature nationally known poets as well as emerging voices. Info: 919.918.7385 or www.townofcarrboro.org. Oct 17-25 Ladies Man, Garner Performing Arts Center, 742 W. Garner Rd, Garner. Presented by Towne Players of Garner. A hilariously zany farce. Info: 919.661.4602 or www.towneplayers.org. Oct 18 Hip Hop Legends Concert, 8pm, PNC Arena, Raleigh. DMX will headline the show. Info: www.thepncarena.com.

Oct 18 Rising From the Ashes documentary film preview (rain date Nov 1), dinner 5:30pm, move at 7:30pm, Governor’s Park, 30033 Governors Village, Village Park Drive, Chapel Hill, 27517. Two worlds collide when cycling legend Jock Boyer moves to Rwanda, Africa to

7-9:40pm, Downtown Hillsborough. Visitors will come face-toface with Hillsborough’s past, portrayed by the Orange Community Players. Tours are appropriate for all ages and last approximately one hour. For tickets and information: 919.732.7741 or www.historichillsborough.org.

Oct 25 Cedars Production Studios Annual Chili Cook Off,

1-6pm, Deep River Brewing, 700 W. Main St, Clayton. Benefiting Local Youth Artists and the Community Partner, and The ALS Foundation Jim “Catfish” Hunter Chapter. Info: www.cedarsproductionstudios.com.

Through Oct 26 Discoveries Exhibit, Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, 121 N. Churton St, Hillsborough. Paintings by Lolette Guthrie and Michele Yellin, and fused glass by Mark Kinsella. Info: 919.732.5001 or www.hillsboroughgallery.com. Oct 29 Comedian Carlos Mencia Live in Concert, 7pm, Temple

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Oct 30 Let It Ride Tour with Brantley Gilbert, 7pm, PNC Arena, Raleigh. Info: www.thepncarena.com.

Oct 31 The Capital City Fashion Show and Benefit Luncheon,

10am-2pm, The Carolina Country Club, 2500 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh. Presented by The Woman’s Club of Raleigh. Info: www. womansclubofraleigh.org.

Nov 1 Salome Sandoval, Voice & Baroque/Classical Guitar, 8pm, The Church of the Good Shepherd, Durham. Hosted by The Triangle Guitar Society. Info: www.triangleguitarsociety.org.

Photographs Exhibits, Craven Allen Gallery, 1106½ Broad St, Durham. Featuring works by Jim Lux & Elizabeth Matheson. Info: 919.286.4837 or www.cravenallengallery.com.

Nov 8 CD Release Party, All In by The Will McBride Group, 8pm,

54 West Concert Hall, Graham, NC. Their fourth studio album, The Will McBride Group has opened for ZZ Top, Aaron Nevill, Eddie Money and more. For more info visit www.reverbnation.com/ willmcbridegroup.

Nov 9 NC Opera’s Tristan & Isolde, 3pm, Meymandi Concert Hall, DECPA, Raleigh. This is a concert performance only. Info: 919.792.3850 or www.ncopera.org. Thru Nov 14 Carolina Folkways documentary photography exhibition. Explores North Carolina’s rich music and craft traditions. Block Gallery, Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh. Through Nov Pop! Fuquay-Varina Downtown. A series of

storefront window installations by artists from around the Triangle. Presented by Fuquay-Varina Downtown and Open Art Society. Info: www.openartsociety.org.

Through Dec 7 26 Annual Sculpture in the Garden, NC Botanical Gardens, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill. Showcases over 35 original works of NC sculptors heightening the beauty of nature. Free and open to the public. Info: 919.962.0522 or www.sculptureinthegarden.com. th

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Oct 31-Nov 9 The Orange County Artists Guild Studio Tour

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Oct 31-Nov 22 The Landing, Deep Dish Theater, University Mall, 201 S. Estes, Chapel Hill. The new musical from the Composer of

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One of the first things to learn is to ask for and accept help. It’s important to clearly identify your needs and acknowledge that you can’t do it all alone. This can be hard to do. Make a list of people you know who would be willing to help. Help doesn’t necessarily mean caregiving, but every task or chore that is removed from your full plate will give you a few more minutes of you-time every day! 2. Take spontaneous and unplanned breaks If your loved one is in the hospital and needs to have a test, give the nurse your cell number and go sit outside for ten minutes. If caring for someone at home, consider the use of a wireless doorbell system to enable your loved one to call when needed. This allows the caregiver-on-duty the freedom to be in another room or go outside.

A walk to the mailbox can be a mini-vacation. Sun, and even rain, can be good for the soul. Exercise of any kind can help to release some of the frustration that caregivers experience. 3. Pack a caregiver bag of your own Find an attractive cloth bag for essential personal items when you visit the hospital with your loved one. Keep hand lotion, lip balm, a journal, a novel, or any item that is soothing for you. 4. Be mindful and meditative Every hospital has a chapel.

Most have a chaplain, at least on call. Consider utilizing available resources for prayer or reﬂection. Pick up a book on mindfulness meditation. Carry a book on mindfulness with you and read a passage or two when you have a few minutes. Use a journal to jot down your thoughts

and feelings. Being mindful reminds us to have gratitude for even the small mundane things—after all, they can go away in a ﬂash. When caring for your loved one, be mindful of how he or she feels, smells, talks, laughs, etc. Appreciate the beauty of it all. The memories you make in doing so can be conjured up at a moment’s notice, forever. Seize the opportunity to be present in the moment. Refuse to let stress or anger rob you of valuable time. 5. Nourish your body with healthy food It is all too easy

to rely on junk food and vending machines. Avoid using alcohol or drugs (including caffeine) to get through the day. These will only complicate things and add to the stress, anger and frustration. Eating healthy food will give you the physical and mental stamina to deal with

whatever is thrown your way during the day. Ultimately, it will help you to deal with adversity more effectively. 6. Sleep whenever you can Many of us struggle with sleep even without a life crisis. If you have an unexpected two-hour break in the middle of an afternoon, take a nap and refuse to feel guilty about it. Sleep, like healthy food, helps all of us handle adversity better. In addition to sleep, keep up with your own health needs. Don’t skip annual medical screenings or allow yourself to run out of prescription medicine. If you do not take care of yourself, you can’t do a good job of caring for your loved one. 7. Laugh, laugh, laugh We all know the power of a good belly laugh! Look for the humor in life. continued on page 27

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ocial worker Dorothy Miller originally coined the term “sandwich generation” back in 1981 to describe women in their 30s to 40s who were “sandwiched” between young children and aging parents as their primary caregiver. A lot has changed since then. Women are delaying child-bearing and seniors are living longer. Because of these added variables, the “sandwich generation” definition has morphed along the way and tends to target both genders, with the predominant age range now 40-65 years old. According to a 2013 Pew research report, “Nearly half (47%) of adults in their 40s and 50s have a parent age 65 or older and are either raising a young child or financially supporting a grown child (age 18 or older). And about one-in-seven middle-aged adults (15%) is providing financial support to both an aging parent and a child” (Parker & Patten). In 2005, the sandwich generation was largely made up of Baby Boomers. Fast forward to 2014, and the Boomers have started to age out of the sandwich generation and become the recipients of care from the new sandwich generation. Generation X is now the predominant demographic in the sandwich generation. In addition, Pew research reports three-in-ten Hispanic adults (31%) have a parent age 65 or older and a dependent child. This compares with 24% of whites and 21% of blacks. Compound this data with the growing number of children/dependent adult children and seniors who require complex care related to increased autism and chronic disease diagnosis, and the stress on the sandwich generation magnifies ten-fold. The inevitable question becomes, who is caring for the sandwich generation? In many cases, no one cares for this group of caregivers, who usually have the added burden of working a full time job. Additionally, this group often has to juggle an unexpected hospitalization of their loved one with their career obligations. Many outsiders to this issue may think a hospitalization might give the caregiver some respite, when in fact most caregivers have an added stressor when a loved one is hospitalized and their already hectic daily routine is altered. Often, self-care is neglected by the sandwich generation. Learning to integrate simple self-care tips into a daily routine will help caregivers to stay healthy. The heathy caregiver provides a higher level of physical and emotional care to their loved one and this is a gift that keeps on giving.

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