APRIL 2018
Fashion Statements Fashion Psychology: We Are What We Wear
Breaking Bread:
Fashion Design: Instant Language
Chocolate-Hazelnut Granola
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Word on the Street April 2018 Volume 18 n Issue 4 President Pam Tolen
Managing Editor/Art Direction Kim Cassell Advertising Kimberly Brouillette Jason Huddle Contributing Writers Kim Cassell Emily Evans Contributing Photographers Michael A. Anderson Photography Sunya Folayan Sarah Gay Elizabeth Kowalski Pinterest
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Rachel Fesko
Publisher Jason Huddle
I’ll be honest, I don’t know the first thing about fashion. My wife will turn on Project Runway and I usually just sit there with this befuddled look because I have no idea what’s going on or why a contestant using plastic tubing and cellophane to create a dress is something that should be reviled and praised. But then, I’m a sports guy so I’m not supposed to get it, right? However, this magazine isn’t for me. It’s for you, the residents and visitors of Cabarrus County. It’s our job to tell you the stories that this county holds and introduce you to the extraordinary people that make up the sum of its parts. It is in that fashion (See what I did there?) that we present to you an entire issue dedicated to the trends and fashionistas that know more about color coordination and fabric textures than I could ever try to in my lifetime. This month we’ll examine the history of fashion trends by decade. (Time to dig out those polyester suits!) We’ll also introduce you to local designers Sunya Folayan and Elizabeth Kowalski, who share how they got started and why. And Sarah Gay, manager of ClearWater Artist Studios, would like to give a shoutout to other local fashion designers. Lastly, we delve into the world of fashion psychology. (Tell me about your mother’s…dresses?) In any case, if fashion is your thing, be prepared to be inspired as we take a trip down the runway just for you. You know, all this talk about fashion has just made me realize…I’m too sexy for this article. Ciao!
Jason Huddle
This Issue... Fashion Forward 6
Fashion Statements
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Paw Prints: Cabarrus’ Adoptable Cats
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Fashion Design: Instant Language
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Breaking Bread: Chocolate-Hazelnut Granola
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Fashion Psychology: We Are What We Wear
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Cabarrus Business: On the Go
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Crime Stoppers: Unregistered Sex Offender
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By Kim Cassell
Fashion Statements IF YOU KEEP YOUR CLOTHES AND SHOES FOR 20 YEARS OR SO, THEY’LL COME BACK INTO STYLE.
That’s a piece of advice often shared – especially among women – when a new fashion trend makes the scene. It can be accurate when you take into account that bell sleeves and cowl necks have been reincarnated from 1970s women’s dresses and tops, and today’s harem rompers resemble parachute pants of the 80s/’90s. Trends in fashion have been categorized by decade for about 100 years, but fashion design – and dressmakers to the elite – go back 300 years when the likes of Marie Antoinette relied on a designer named Rose Bertin. “Marie Antoinette’s unique fashion preferences, such as masculine riding breeches or simple muslin shift dresses, contrasted sharply with her elaborate gowns as the queen attempted to create a persona that would allow the citizens of France to connect with her and her lifestyle,” according to Wikipedia. “Although Marie Antoinette’s attempts were largely unsuccessful, the ways Bertin helped the queen articulate herself through fashion were groundbreaking and set a precedent for monarchs who followed.” By the start of the 20th century, Paris was the leader in high fashion design. “Fashion magazines from other countries sent editors to the Paris fashion shows. Department stores also sent buyers to the Paris shows, where they purchased garments to copy (and openly stole the style lines and trim details of others). Both made-to-measure salons and ready-to-wear departments featured the latest Paris trends,” Wikipedia says. In the U.S., euphoria over seeing the end of World War I spurred a wave of creativity in fashion. Since clothing was also sewn in the home, everyone could share in the trends being introduced. Popular fabrics included silk and wool.
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Swimsuits of the 1940s, complete with trunks
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Clockwise, from top left: 1920s flapper dresses; 1960s mod styles; 1970s leisure suits; and 1950s cuffed slacks
Likely the most iconic look of the 1920s was the flapper dress. With the suffrage movement, women felt more independent and daring. The hemline of the dress, which was made in various colors, went up to about kneelevel while the fit became very straight and loose fitting. The neckline was typically square and the front panel embroidered. Long hair was bobbed and topped with the all-important hat, whether it be a tight-fitting Felt Helmet or an opulent larger brimmed hat.
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Embellishments included silk flowers, ribbon, buckles, pins and feathers. Wool sweaters in popular burgundy or navy were button-down, belted, in a cardigan style or with a wide collar. “The all-wool shaker knit-coat sweater had pockets knitted in. The less expensive versions had pockets that were sewn on. It buttoned up bust-high, with a double-knit shawl collar. The more expensive version had a fur collar sewn on,” according to retrowaste.com. Women of the period typically wore
brown or black shoes, a sort of boot style with a heel, that came above the ankle and was laced up. “One popular style was the buckle pump,” retrowaste.com says. “Made over a stylish medium-round toe in black patent leather, the shoe had a silver finished buckle, which concealed an elastic gore, making adjustment easy.” Men of the 1920s wore cuffed trousers and flannel jackets instead of jackets with lapels. They also wore fur coats, made in what was called the collegiate style, double-breasted and lined with either fur or sateen. The popular leather jacket called the Horsehide Windbreaker was later renamed the bomber jacket. Knickers were introduced and paired with sweaters and button-down shirts often made of pastel greens, blues and yellows, with a white collar and bow tie. Two-toned shoes were the rage, usually black and white or brown and white. “Their hats were typically made of felt and were the same collegiate style in every 1920s period movie you’ve ever seen,” retrowaste.com says. “If it wasn’t a fedora-style hat, then it was a wool, snap-front newsboy hat.” Fashion trends were eclipsed by the Great Depression and World War II before regaining popularity in the 1950s. A strong post-war economy saw Americans spending on clothes made of linen, cotton, wool and silk, as well as synthetics like polyester, rayon, acrylic, spandex and nylon. Floral prints, western motifs and bright solids dominated. The stay-at-home June Cleaver type wore a dress whose hemline had dropped to mid-calf or longer. But unlike the 1920s, it had a cinched waist and full skirt. Girdles helped define a woman’s figure, especially for the working woman who typically wore a form-fitting knee-length pencil skirt. Wool and cashmere sweaters were also popular, as were gloves and veiled hats. In casualwear, pedal pushers were introduced in the late ‘50s.
Menswear deviated little, with the exception of solid colors over patterns. The Korean War created a sense of gloom, and men’s suits in gray, and maybe brown and blue, reflected that. In the latter half of the decade and the end of the war, more colors and textures were introduced. Suits were cut narrower and straighter. Shoulder pads, pleats and belt loops were used less. Tweed, corduroy and wool were among the different fabrics showing up in downtown department stores where fabric was now more easily accessed than during the preceding wars, and at better prices. The 1960s was a tumultuous decade that began with both men and women wearing fashion reminiscent of the ‘50s. By mid-decade, however, there was a lot of denim made into unisex clothing. Then the Mod look arrived from London and the American fashion scene exploded. Bold fabric colors and geometric patterns were designed into mini-skirts and tunics. “The Hippie counterculture movement emerged in California during the late 1960s, spreading quickly to the East Coast,” interexchange.org says. “Long maxiskirts and bell-bottomed jeans gained popularity along with floral patterns, bright tie-dyes and paisley patterns.” Men’s pants became tighter at the top and wider at the bottom, reflecting women’s. And it wasn’t uncommon to see a man wear a silk scarf tied loosely around his neck. While thin-heeled, pointy-toed pumps moved into the 1960s from the ‘50s, they were soon replaced with chunky heels in a rainbow of colors, or the very popular go-go boots. Men often wore pointy-toed ankle-high shoes (picture the Beatles). The synthetic fabrics used in the ‘60s overshadowed natural fibers. Polyester, nylon and acrylic topped the list while rayon – so popular in the ‘50s – was used little. The 1970s was a sea of polyester shirts, polyester pantsuits, polyester
gauchos... Yes, the decade started out carrying over the tight, bell-bottomed pants and bright fabrics, but that morphed into shirts with butterfly collars, men’s leisure suits and women’s cowl neck sweaters. Dress hems were both mini and maxi, but gender roles were becoming blurred so unisex clothing grew; women wore pants everywhere. And chunky shoes transitioned into earth shoes and clogs. Menswear got even tighter. Doubleknit, patterned slacks and sweater vests
were worn with wide ties and belts, and shorts were short. When the disco craze hit, the hip-hugger waistline gave way to the higher-waist pant. Hairy chests under unbuttoned shirts were considered sexy. Velour tracksuits were sported by both genders. Designers liked velvet, satin, leather, polyester, velour and knits. The bright colors of the early ‘70s moved toward muted earth tones and shades of blue in the latter half of the decade. Big hair, big shoulders, big earrings
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Top: The 1980s “Miami Vice” influence; bottom: shorts suit from the 1990s; opposite page: the handkerchielf hem of the 2000s
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and big sweaters – the 1980s saw a little bit of everything. Like the ‘70s, the early part of the decade carried over from its predecessor. By the mid-’80s, though, the sky was the limit. People like Cyndi Lauper creatively dressed in neons, layered tulle over fishnets or leggings, teased hair in ever-changing colors, wore wild make-up, bangles and belts galore...it didn’t matter. Stirrup pants worn with an oversized sweater, shoulder pads, off-theshoulder tops, trench coats, brand clothing, skinny ties, parachute pants or tight, ripped, skinny jeans (Jordache, anyone?), this was a decade of selfexpression. Activewear was huge. Loose-fitting nylon tracksuits (shellsuits) or bodysuits cut high on the hip and worn with tights and legwarmers – the look was completed with a headband and high-top sneakers. Shorts remained short and sideburns disappeared into the mullet. Other trends included the preppy look. According to Wikipedia,“Popular preppy clothing for men included oxford shirts, sweaters, turtlenecks, polo shirts with popped collars, khaki slacks, argyle socks, Hush Puppies shoes, suspenders, linen suits and cable knit sweaters that were often worn tied around the shoulders.” The TV show, Miami Vice, ushered in another. “This resulted in trends such as t-shirts underneath expensive suit jackets with broad, padded shoulders, Hawaiian shirts complemented with
sport coats, often with top-stitched lapels and jackets that were often gray, tan, rust or white.” Footwear included boat shoes, penny loafers, espadrilles, slouchy ankle boots, jelly shoes and lots of sneakers. Nylon/ripstop, spandex, cotton, knits, silk and leather were favorite fabrics of the decade. The fluorescent colors of the early 1990s soon gave way to shades like coral, turquoise and lilac. MC Hammer wore exaggerated parachute pants and women wore shorts suits (top and jacket worn with dress shorts, tights and ballet flats). Then Seattle grunge music replaced big-hair bands and the fashion scene did a 180. Darker colors, plaid flannel shirts, stonewashed denim, long underwear under camouflage shorts, and black boots were worn by those embracing the change in music. Hair got long. “By 1995, wide-leg jeans of the 1970s were revived along with the advent of chunky black boots and the baby doll t-shirt,” according to Wikipedia. “Punk and alternative styles became a part of mainstream fashion in 1996, bringing with it short, spiky hair, black clothing and skater shoes.” When the grunge look faded into the background, floral print dresses, tapered slacks paired with a vest, miniskirts worn with tights, spaghetti strap tank tops, skorts (half skirt, half shorts), turtle-neck sweaters and the like dominated. Men wore shorts that had gotten longer, suspenders with
tapered slacks and shirts buttoned up to the top. With the increasing popularity of hip-hop, urban clothing went mainstream in the ‘90s. Baggy was the catchphrase: basketball shorts, baseball jackets, jeans, t-shirts and tracksuits. Add unlaced sneakers, baseball caps and goggles, and you had the look. The decade’s footwear included Mary Janes, boots and platform sneakers for women. Men wore platform loafers, Timberland boots and sneakers of all kinds. Birkenstock sandals were worn by both. Linen, silk, cashmere, velvet, Lycra and fleece were some of the fabrics of the 1990s. The 2000s may not have a label… yet. Thus far, trends from several prior decades have been reborn. Take hiphugger jeans, tube tops, cowl necks and capris (formerly pedal pushers). Retro, vintage or boho is a label that’s been attached to cuffed jeans, disco halter tops, peasant tops and maxi-skirts. While it can probably be agreed upon that 21st century fashion is casual
and comfortable, there are exceptions. Men’s suits are tighter than ever – both jacket, slacks and button-down shirts. Corset tops for women are another. Still, men can be seen wearing jeans, t-shirts, leather jackets and sneakers – even in some work environments. Dress shirts now come in pastel shades and can be worn untucked with jeans. Women are enjoying tunic tops, handkerchief and asymmetrical hems, yoga pants and skinny jeans worn with nearly dress-length tops. Shorts are both short and long, colors and patterns run the gamut and all can be combined with retro looks. Shoes made popular in the 2000s are Crocs, platform sandals, ballet flats, and a great variety of sneakers, flipflops and Sketchers. Fabrics include rayon, silk, knits, chiffon, leather and the ever-resilient cotton. New York Spring Fashion Week 2018 brought us sheer, transparent fabrics; embellished jeans paired with eveningwear; anorak jackets (windbreaker parkas); and bright,
saturated colors in pink, orange, green and yellow. So, take a look in your closet. You may find you’re your own trend-setter. In any case, enjoy the upcoming spring and summer seasons of lighter-weight, skin-baring, foot-freeing fashions. n
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Give Me Shelter THERE ARE SEVERAL ANIMAL RESCUES IN CABARRUS COUNTY, USUALLY PAST CAPACITY, FILLED WITH ADOPTABLE DOGS, CATS AND MORE!
The saying goes, “People that say money can’t buy you happiness have never paid an adoption fee.” These are the faces of the abandoned, neglected and abused, and they’re looking for that second chance. If you’re looking for a furry family member, please consider pet adoption. RUMBA is a beautiful one-yearold dilute torbie with stunning classic markings. Rumba is a shy girl and would definitely need another kitty in her home to help her be comfortable – perhaps her brother Tango if someone is looking for a pair. She would do best in a quieter home without very young children who would be a bit too loud and fast for her. Rumba will require some patience, but once she feels at ease she is sweet, loving and playful, and she will reward her new person or people with a life-long loving companion. Please visit Rumba at Princeton’s Meow.
TANGO is a handsome orange tabby boy with stunning marble markings. He can be a bit shy in new situations, but will warm up quickly and become the life of the party. He loves to play and loves the company of other cats and would do best with a feline friend in his new home.
Both Rumba and Tango are altered, microchipped and up-to-date on their vaccines. Check them out at Princeton’s Meow!
Princeton’s Meow – Cabarrus Humane Society’s Cat Facility 29 Brookwood Avenue N.E., Concord 704-721-6369 • cabarrushumanesociety.org
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Focusing on Child Wellness When we think of diseases, diagnosis and medication, it’s easy to link them to aging. However, diagnosis and conditions can occur at any age. When a child receives a physical or mental health diagnosis, it does not just affect that individual. It also impacts their family members, classrooms and community. There can be a period of uncertainty as the family adjusts to its ‘new normal,’ and frustration as everyone tries to navigate needed services and resources. Some diagnoses are shortterm, but some will follow a child into adulthood. The month of April brings many observances dedicated to children and the importance of their unique needs. April begins with Autism Awareness Day on April 2. According to the CDC, one in 68 children are identified with a diagnosis on the Autism Spectrum. The month continues with National Infant Immunization Week, National Youth Violence Prevention Week and National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. April is also Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is reported by the CDC that one in four children suffers from abuse or neglect at some point in their childhood, which can lead to multiple adverse physical and mental health conditions later in life. The month ends with everyone’s ultimate goal: Every Kid Healthy Week. This April, let’s strive to move from awareness toward action. Awareness of a diagnosis and its unique effect on children is important in order to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that will work for each child in relation to their family system. A skilled pharmacist can help provide necessary information about how certain medications react in children and provide suggestions on how to make medication compliance
attainable. He or she can partner with children to help understand how medicine, nutrition, physical activity and healthy coping strategies are positive actions that can have a positive influence over their future health. When children are empowered to
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Sunya Folayan wears one of her own creations in her space at ClearWater Artist Studios.
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By Kim Cassell
Fashion Design: Instant Language “FASHION IS NOT NECESSARILY ABOUT LABELS. IT’S NOT ABOUT BRANDS. IT’S ABOUT SOMETHING ELSE THAT COMES FROM WITHIN YOU.” - RALPH LAUREN
Creativity comes in many forms – painting, pottery, jewelry and fashion among them. Regardless of the medium, skill in manipulating it is a talent. While other artists work with paint, clay or metal, the fashion designer’s tools are fabric, thread, buttons and zippers. Clothing was originally made based on function and culture, a symbol of the wearer’s lifestyle. Eventually, artistic expression came through in textile design. “For people interested in fashion, especially those interested in making their own clothes by hand, sometimes the process of creating the item or the pure beauty of the item itself can hold more importance than any personal or generational statement of dress or meaning,” says LEAFtv, a modern lifestyle resource for women. “Fashion is often fueled by the desire to be different enough to stand out, but similar enough to belong to the group that your clothing helps identify.” And there are fashion designers in Cabarrus County making their own statements. Sunya Folayan Sunya Folayan, who has an extensive education and career in social work, added artisan to her re´sume´ for several reasons. “I consider creativity a natural part of myself,” she says. “I am a social worker, and began taking care of my mother in 2008 until she passed in 2012. I just decided that I needed to create my own artwork. It’s an extension of the healing community – small, repetitious stitches that we do throughout our lives.” “Our” refers to women, and Folayan strives to tell the story of strong, hardworking women, both West African and those struggling in today’s communities. She maintains a studio at Concord’s ClearWater Artist Studios for her craft.
Top: Sunya Folayan is drawn to natural fiber that can then be dyed and painted. Bottom: One of Elizabeth Kowalski’s upcycled denim jackets, this one with a biker feel.
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The patch on the back of Elizabeth Kowalski’s jacket was part of an apron from a Norwegian costume.
“I make things in small quantities, by traditional methods and by hand. I make things that may be functional or strictly decorative. My affinity toward cotton, natural fiber, stitching
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and mark making comes from a deep place of memory from within. I use these tools as vocabulary to honor the tedious, unrecognized work of women’s hands. My work also honors
the unpaid work of my foremothers’ hands,” she explains. Creating both art and fashion, Folayan first painted on silk, giving away the completed pieces to her family. That evolved into dying natural fiber. “Sometimes the fabric tells me what to do. I’ve had that bolt of cotton sitting over there waiting for a purpose. I’m looking for cotton manufacturers in the South as well as local dye manufacturers. There are a couple really good distributors in California and up north, same with dye; local dye companies won’t sell in small amounts.” When creating one of her wraps (page 15), Folayan explains her technique. “I remove the fabric from the bolt and scour it by machine to remove any dirt and chemicals from the machines that process the fiber. Although I sometimes work with wet material, for these wraps I use dry fabric so I have more control over color and design placement. “I then cut out and stitch the garment. Then I determine the colors and general theme. I use fiber-reactive dyes. As a surface designer, I use a variety of techniques to transform the essence and plane of the garment. This usually involves using a variety of techniques that cause the fiber to take in color in some places while creating active resists in other places. “In addition, I selectively add and remove more color, and I often use paint and screen printing techniques for further customization. Finally, once complete and the excess dyes rinsed away, the garments are sometimes embellished with paint or seed beads, etc., dried, steamed and pressed as finishing. The iron is one of the most important tools of the art of this craft! “Much of my work is evocative... typically, if I construct a garment for someone, the work is intuitive,” she adds. “I usually interview the person to get a feel for them and I allow that energy and knowing guide the work.”
Having delved deeply into the history of indigo last year, Folayan plans to offer Blue Prints - A Surface Design Class in Glorious Shades of Blue, beginning this month at ClearWater. “In my studies on blue, I’ve learned lots about indigo and its importance to trade and global economy: How human lives were exchanged for blue cloth in West Africa, how the color became associated with transcendence, pain, fine artisanship and hope,” she says. One of Folayan’s affirmations is, “Be a lifelong learner.” If you’d like to learn more about her design work or would like to join her in Blue Prints, call ClearWater Artist Studios at 704-7849535 or visit clearwaterartists.com. Elizabeth Kowalski Elizabeth Kowalski, founder and owner of E Custom Alterations, has been sewing since her mother taught her. When she was old enough, she made all of her own clothes. “I eventually decided I’d go into the fashion industry and went to the Art Institute,” she says. “I worked for a company that manufactured the Miss America and Miss Hollywood designs; I did loungewear that was sold to JC Penney, Macy’s, etc.” Kowalski left that job when she and her then-husband decided to start a family but, like so many artists, she found another outlet and took stained glass classes. “I had that business for years. I had a big barn with a big studio and worked with cabinet
Sewing Classes Beyond The Basics We’re Sew Creative 8637 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord April 10, 17, 25 • 6:00-8:30pm • You have mastered threading your machine and sewing a straight line! Now gain confidence by practicing your straight line skills by making a cute zippered bag. Basic machine feet will also be covered in this class. • After three sessions, you will no longer fear your sewing machine. Don’t have a machine? Rent one of our user-friendly classroom machines for $10. • Contact Shelly Tancini at 704-971-0351 or info@weresewcreative.com for prices and information, and about other classes offered.
Adult Beginner Sewing Fire Station #7 250 International Drive N.W., Concord • Ages 18 and up learn how to use a machine, select and read the proper size pattern and discuss fabric choices. From there, lay out the pattern, cut and sew a simple garment! Bring your own sewing machine. • Early June dates TBA; $35, $5 city resident discount • Instructor: Bonnie Ray • Contact Concord Parks and Recreation at 704-920-5600 or recreation@concordnc.gov for more information.
Adult Intermediate Sewing Fire Station #7 250 International Drive N.W., Concord • For the sewer 18 and up who is familiar and comfortable with their sewing machines, has completed a few simple projects and is ready for more challenges! Bring a sewing machine and project to class and be ready to sew. • Late July dates TBA; $35, $5 city resident discount • Instructor: Bonnie Ray • Contact Concord Parks and Recreation at 704-920-5600 or recreation@concordnc.gov for more information.
makers and builders.” When she and her family moved south – to Harrisburg in 1989 – Kowalski continued sewing by starting her alterations business. She’s also found a purpose for all the fabric,
ribbon and buttons she’s accumulated over the years. She’s upcycling denim jackets. “I didn’t own a pair of jeans until about four years ago,” Kowalski laughs. “They’re indestructible, a staple.”
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them come out the same,” she says. If you’d like your own customdesigned denim jacket, contact Kowalski at 704-490-2591 or elizdk@yahoo.com.
Sarah Gay, top, is manager of ClearWater Artist Studios. She’d also like to explore fashion design and sewed her niece Rosie’s taffeta dress with bubble skirt.
She purchases various styles of jackets for both children and adults; then the fun begins. If she doesn’t have a particular item she needs for a jacket order, she scours local fabric stores. “I don’t want to buy online; I want to touch it. And I hate that Hancock Fabrics closed,” she says. Kowalski either embellishes the jacket in a design for general sale or she’ll create a look based on the wishes of a client, some of which come by way of VIVA Boutique on Union Street. “I went into the boutique one day about a year ago and introduced myself to Virginia (Hawn). We talked about alterations and custom work. That’s basically how we got going.” Regardless of where her jacket business goes (Etsy?), Kowalski is enjoying providing customers with one-of-a-kind pieces of art. “None of
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Sarah Gay As manager of ClearWater Artist Studios, 223 Crowell Drive in Concord, Sarah Gay has her hands full with events, scheduling and marketing. So, while free time is scarce, she can appreciate the skill involved in fashion design and sewing. “I was taught by a woman who was our neighbor when I was young. She was also a professional freelance fashion designer, doing complex commissions, and a costumer to regional theatre and dance companies,” Gay shares. “She was always impeccably dressed in the most unique garments, like drape-y silk robes from Japan or embroidered jackets or black satin cigarette pants with some amazing top. “In my junior year of high school, I asked her to teach me how to sew. She agreed, and we did it as a Community Resource class, registering it with my high school so I actually earned credit. I spent the whole summer going over there twice or three times a week; it was heaven. She had a great sewing studio in her basement.” The workings of a sewing machine
itself, the technical aspects of sewing, how to handle different fabrics, etc., stuck with Gay. “I haven’t sewn much in the past five years, but I still have three large bins of fabric and notions with ideas attached. I’ve made several drawings over the past couple years of designs, which just tend to pop into my head fully developed,” Gays says. “I’d love to find someone who can teach me how to cut what I draw – how to make a pattern for what I can envision and draw on paper – and perhaps a couple seamstresses to help me sew. I’d love to put together a collection or two of my original ideas that could go down a runway. “Besides that, I would love just to wear the things I’ve designed! That’s really the impetus for designing them. I want to wear interesting, canny, original designs, and I don’t see the things I tend to think up out there.” That’s where the public comes in. ClearWater’s central gallery space is also being utilized for events separate from the studios – parties, weddings, showers. The prospect of bringing together various fashion designers for a fashion show at ClearWater is appealing to both Gay and Folayan. “One of the things I’d like to see going forward is forming a target group to sit down and discuss specific projects like fashion design,” Gay says. “The room is 2,200 square feet, in a long rectangle, with an adjoining room that would work as a staging area.” The industrial feel of the space, complete with “runway” stripes on the concrete floor, could easily be transformed into a fashion show venue. And if enough fashion designers participated, there would be less strain on each with regard to the number of looks contributed. If you’re an aspiring fashion designer in Cabarrus County and would like more information about forming a fashion show target group, contact Sarah Gay at 704-784-9535 or clearwatermgr@gmail.com. n
Breaking Bread Chocolate-Hazelnut Granola (30 Servings)
INGREDIENTS One 12 oz. bottle Chocolate Rockin’ Protein Builder 12 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup maple syrup 3/4 cup oil 2 cups roasted hazelnuts 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips DIRECTIONS Heat oven to 325°F. In a large bowl, combine protein builder, rolled oats, maple syrup, oil, hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds. Mix until oats, hazelnuts and seeds are coated. On a baking sheet, spread the granola in a thin layer and bake until golden brown – about 45 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes. Cool completely, then sprinkle in the chocolate chips and serve with yogurt, on smoothie bowl or as cereal. When time is of the essence, look for delicious recipe ingredients that are convenient and easy to prepare while also offering great taste and health benefits. You’ll find more recipes like this one at cabarrusmagazine.com!
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The brain picks up visual cues of someone’s appearance and in a split-second compares them to all the visual cues it’s stored up over a lifetime.
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By Kim Cassell
We Are What We Wear AT LEAST THAT’S THE THOUGHT BEHIND THE EMERGING FIELD OF FASHION PSYCHOLOGY – NOW BEING OFFERED BY SOME UNIVERSITIES AS A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE COURSE OF STUDY. WHATEVER COLOR, CUT OR STYLE WE CHOOSE TO WEAR, IT CAN BOTH IMPACT THOSE WE MEET AS WELL AS HOW WE FEEL ABOUT OURSELVES.
At an early age, yes, we were dressed primarily by our parents and had little say about it. By the time we reached our teenage years, we developed our own style, what we’re most comfortable wearing. “Style is your own personal baseline – what you naturally gravitate towards or away from, no matter what’s on trend, and it tends to stay constant throughout your life,” fashion psychologist and writer, Anabel Maldonado, says. “Fashion is everything after: the possibilities, the aspirations, the experimenting and the evolution that comes as a result.” And our style, whatever it may be, gets swift reactions when we walk out our front door. Psychologists call it slicing or thin slices. “Thin slices are the very small window – about five minutes – people use to observe and ‘accurately draw to conclusions in the emotions and attitudes of the people interacting.’ In mere minutes, your friends, dates and job interviewers can surmise your level of intelligence, status, sexual orientation and more. If they happen to glance at your shoes, one study suggests they can correctly judge your age, political affiliation and emotional personality traits,” according to medicaldaily.com. Think about it. You see a man walking down the sidewalk in a stylish suit complete with silk tie and designer shoes. First impressions of him likely include wealth, education, strength or confidence. Studies have been conducted relating to first impressions. One conclusion is that the quality and cut of clothes can convey social status and intelligence. “For
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example, people wearing name-brand clothes are perceived as higher status than those wearing conventional brands. And people who have their clothes tailored are considered to be more successful than those who wear clothes that aren’t as fitted or flattering,” medicaldaily.com explains. “The brain picks up visual cues of someone’s appearance and in a splitsecond compares them to all the visual cues it’s stored up over a lifetime, much like going through files on a
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computer,” Maldonado adds. “We make automatic judgments about people’s qualities based on everything from body language and grooming to body composition, but especially what they’re wearing.” Maybe that man walking down the street needs to dress a certain way for his job and the suit doesn’t necessarily reflect his clothing preference after hours, although it does reflect his personal style. When he’s in his happy place, mentally, he’s wearing jeans, a
t-shirt and sneakers. So how we dress can reflect our mood or how we want to feel. “In fashion psychology, we refer to this as ‘enclothed cognition,’ ” Maldonado explains. “Some of the more cut-and-dried suggestions include wearing red to feel sexy, a killer pair of boots to feel confident, a well-cut blazer to feel powerful or a classic white shirt to feel wholesome or ‘together.’ Whether you can trick your brain or not depends on how much you believe it will work.” These studies also suggest that women – especially in the workplace – may have more of a challenge. “Women generally have a wider choice of dress style for work than men, but still have to maintain an identity that balances professionalism with attractiveness. Their solution is a skirt suit, an outfit that ‘may achieve that balance without appearing provocative.’ “If you’re going through a bad breakup, putting on a skimpy red dress probably won’t make you feel better, no matter how good your friends say you look in it. However, a soft cashmere sweater may actually improve your mood because of the tactile comfort.” But back to the red dress. Color can certainly play upon our emotions, with red representing passion, aggression, maybe anger. “Women wearing red, on the other hand, are perceived differently. In fact, men report feeling more sexually attracted to women in red clothes and lipstick; they’re even willing to spend more money on their date. Similarly, a study found waitresses who wore red lipstick earned greater tips than those not wearing lipstick,” according to medicaldaily.com. Additionally, color can mentally label genders. It’s assumed babies dressed in pink are girls and those dressed in blue are boys. “Color has the power to evoke everything from femininity and masculinity, to emotion and appetite. Lighter tones can suggest friendliness,
Meanings of Colors Black: The color of authority and power. It is popular in fashion because it makes people appear thinner. It is also stylish and timeless. Black outfits can also be overpowering, or make the wearer seem aloof or evil. White: White reflects light and is considered a summer color. White is popular in decorating and in fashion because it is light, neutral and goes with everything. Red: The most emotionally intense color, red stimulates a faster heartbeat and breathing. It is also the color of love. Red clothing gets noticed and makes the wearer appear heavier. Since it is an extreme color, red clothing might not help people in negotiations or confrontations. The most romantic color, pink, is more tranquilizing.
Red can elicit emotions like anger, passion and aggression.
and darker tones can suggest authority,” medicaldaily.com adds. Whatever the color, Maldonado believes that most of us dress in what we inherently like. She refers to dressing to impress others as a form of “cognitive dissonance.” This can be defined as “the state of having inconsistent thoughts, beliefs or attitudes, especially as relating to behavioral decisions and attitude change.” At the end of the day, it’s important to dress in what speaks to you and what is appropriate for the occasion. Maybe it’s the feel of the fabric rather than the outfit. Maybe it’s the color or the print. If it makes you happy and comfortable, it’s all good. n
Blue: The color of the sky and the ocean, blue is one of the most popular colors. It causes the opposite reaction as red. Peaceful, tranquil blue causes the body to produce calming chemicals, so it is often used in bedrooms. Blue can also be cold and depressing. Fashion consultants recommend wearing blue to job interviews because it symbolizes loyalty. Green: Green symbolizes nature. It is the easiest color on the eye and can improve vision. It is a calming, refreshing color. Hospitals often use green because it relaxes patients. Dark green is masculine, conservative and implies wealth. However, seamstresses often refuse to use green thread on the eve of a fashion show for fear it will bring bad luck. Yellow: Cheerful, sunny yellow is an attention getter. It is the most difficult color for the eye to take in, so it can be overpowering if overused. Yellow enhances concentration, hence its use for legal pads. It also speeds metabolism. Purple: The color of royalty, purple connotes luxury, wealth and sophistication. It is also feminine and romantic. However, because it is rare in nature, purple can appear artificial. Brown: Solid, reliable brown is the color of earth and is abundant in nature. Light brown implies genuineness while dark brown is similar to wood or leather. Brown can also be sad and wistful. Men are more apt to say brown is one of their favorite colors. Source: infoplease
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On the Go DecisionPathHR Wins Inavero Awards DecisionPathHR has won Inavero’s Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards. This is the fourth consecutive win for Client Satisfaction and the second consecutive win for Talent Satisfaction.
Presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, Inavero’s Best of Staffing winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based completely on the ratings given to them by their clients and the permanent and temporary employees they’ve helped find jobs. Award winners make up less than 2 percent of all staffing agencies in the U.S. and Canada who earned the Best of Staffing Award for service excellence. DecisionPathHR focuses on talent acquisition: temporary, temporary-tohire and direct hiring of executives. It also provides general staffing, clerical assistance and technical needs.
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An Important Gamed Called Hello April 16-21 is National Healthcare Decisions Week and you are invited to one of the most important conversations of your life. Join Mark Robinson, MD, and Doug Kelling, MD, for this National Healthcare Decisions event featuring a game called Hello. This game helps to start conversations about living and dying, and what matters most to you. There are no wrong answers in this game. Call it the new game of truth. Players go around the table answering questions in their little blue booklets that aim to launch difficult conversations, ones that may be painful, ones they may have been avoiding for far too long. It’s the easy, non-threatening way to start a conversation with your family and friends. Talking about our own mortality doesn’t just save others from guilt, trauma and expense down the road; these conversations can actually improve our quality of life. They help us to really narrow in on what matters to us here and now. Perhaps a game can help get the ball rolling. Hosted by Your Care-Your Choice, the event is being held Tuesday, April 10, from 5:30 to 7:30pm at Cabarrus Family Medicine Copperfield Room, 270 Copperfield Boulevard, Suite 204, in Concord. Please RSVP by April 3 at YourCareYourChoice@CarolinasHealthCare.org or by calling 704-512-4714. Bring your loved ones. Register now; space is limited.
5th Annual Spring Student Art Show Comes to ClearWater Artist Studios Viewing of another Department at RCCC, year of fabulous artwork which has art classes by the students of the on both its Salisbury Fine & Applied Arts and Concord campuses. Department at RowanThis partnership was Cabarrus Community augmented in 2016 by College (RCCC) is close the RCCC Faculty Show. at hand. Entitled Impulse, this This marks year five year’s student art show of the collaboration is being held from between the City April 13 through May Installation of last year’s student of Concord’s 4 at ClearWater Artist art show ClearWaterArtist Studios, 223 Crowell Studios and the Fine & Applied Arts Drive N.W., in Concord.
An Opening Reception will be held April 13, from 5:00 to 7:00pm. Open to the public, light refreshments will be provided by students and sponsors. Also, be sure not to miss the portraiture exhibition of the featured artists chosen at the 2018 Portrait Paint-Off last month. On display through April 6, most of the 15 paintings are portraits – all originals and in various sizes. For more information, contact Sarah Gay, studio manager, at 704-784-9535 or clearwatermgr@gmail.com.
Cabarrus Board of Commissioners Names New Tax Administrator
Jiggy With the Piggy Returns for 2018
After serving as the interim for about six months, David Thrift is Cabarrus County’s new tax administrator. His term runs through June 2020. As administrator, Thrift oversees a staff of 39 across the offices of tax collector, tax assessor and land records. Thrift started with Cabarrus County about 10 years ago as a temporary data collector. He worked his way up through the ranks, ultimately becoming a real property supervisor and David Thrift manager prior to becoming interim tax administrator Before joining the County, he worked in banking, marketing and real estate. Thrift says he sees his role as support for his staff members. “We have a lot of experts and my job is to make sure they are enabled to achieve success.” As for immediate plans, Thrift said his department is gearing up for a countywide revaluation in 2020. “It’s about a year-and-a-half to two-year project,” he says. “We want to be transparent throughout the process so we can educate the taxpayers on what we’re doing and how we’re doing it.”
Jiggy with the Piggy 2018 returns with the smells and tastes of barbeque and fun for the entire family. Make plans now to join us May 1-5 in downtown Kannapolis. Once again, we will host 70 barbeque competition teams. BBQ teams from across the U.S. are expected to compete on the N.C. Research Campus sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society. The event also includes the Jiggy with the Piggy 5K; Kannapolis Farmers Market; Zucchini 600; arts & crafts; carnival rides; movies; fireworks and more. The signature concert Friday night will feature The New Familiars. Natives of North Carolina, they’ve shaped a sound that combines the nitty-gritty roots music of the Appalachia with the guitar-drenched, drum-driven anthems of rock & roll. Other bands performing include the Flash Back Party Band, Stepside Deluxe and the Bill Miller Band. Visit jiggywiththepiggy.com for more information.
Unity Auto Sales Becomes U-Haul® Neighborhood Dealer U-Haul Company of North Carolina announces that Unity Auto Sales – located at 1615 S. Main Street in Kannapolis – has signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Kannapolis community. The location will offer U-Haul® trucks, trailers, towing equipment and boxes. In addition, U-Haul® Truck Share 24/7’s live verification technology allows rental transactions to be carried out entirely on a smartphone at any hour – day or night. There are no membership fees. Visit uhaul.com to create an online account. Customers can also become U-Haul Famous.® Take your picture in front of a U-Haul® product, send it in and your face could land on the side of a U-Haul® truck. Upload your photo through Instagram using #uhaulfamous, or go to uhaulfamous.com to submit photos and learn more.
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Osborne Named Planning and Neighborhood Development Director City Manager Brian Hiatt and incoming City Manager Lloyd Payne have named Steve Osborne as Concord's next planning and neighborhood development director. Osborne has worked for the City of Concord since 1989 and succeeds retiring Planning Director Margaret Pearson. The Planning and Neighborhood Development Department is responsible for preparing and administering plans and programs Steve Osborne related to residential and commercial development, quality of life, strong neighborhoods, sustainability of the environment, efficient public facilities and services, diverse housing opportunities of high quality and effective utilization of the area’s land resources. Osborne’s experience includes current and long-range planning, permitting, community development, zoning, code enforcement, economic development, construction management and infrastructure improvements. During his time in Concord, he has been directly involved in three downtown master plans, two small area plans, one large area plan and two comprehensive land use plans.
Vincent Vezza Releases Neverborn Vincent James Vezza, writing as Jackson Badgenoone, will be hosting several events this month to unveil a newly published book, Neverborn, a sequel to award-winning debut novel The Hidden Treasure of Dutch Buffalo Creek. Did you ever have a period of time in your life when the whole world crashed in on you? Rachael, the principal character in this book had such a time, an entire year of tragic events piled one upon the other. She finds strength and reassurance from the imagined voices of her never-born children. Her path leads her to write about relentless attacks on her spirit. Along the way she seeks solace from reading about others who have experienced similar loss. Rachael’s family and friends join her on this exploratory journey. They consider the written works that influence her life. That intellectual exercise morphs into an emotional and spiritual adventure. Perhaps the imagined voices are real. Readers will decide. Times and locations for Vezza’s events will be posted on cabarrusmagazine.com. The Neverborn print version will be available for order from the FriesenPress Bookstore, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble Booksellers and several retail establishments in Cabarrus County. For more information, contact Vezza at vincentvezza@hiddentreasurenovels. com or hiddentreasurenovels.com.
Kannapolis Farmers Market Needs Vendors The Kannapolis Farmers Market is looking for vendors. If you are a farmer, crafter or baker, we would love for you to participate in the market. The market is looking for people who offer a wide variety of fresh, local produce as well as cheese, ice cream, honey, baked goods, spices, jewelry, soaps, candies, crafts, etc. The market is open May through September and operates every Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00pm at the corner of Vance Avenue and Dale Earnhardt Boulevard. Contact Irene Sacks at isacks@kannapolisnc.gov/704-920-4326 for details. n
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APRIL SELF-GUIDED HISTORIC WALKING TOUR Daily Downtown Concord • Take a step back in time with the touch of a button when you download the Concord Downtown NC App to your Bluetooth-enabled device. • More than 50 historic sites; follow along at your leisure. • 704-784-4208; concorddowntown.com EXHIBITION: ORIGIN STORY AT THE GALLERIES Through April 20 • 9:00am-5:00pm The Galleries 65 Union Street S., Concord • Artists from around the country exhibit their work at The Galleries. • 704-920-2787; info@cabarrusartscouncil.org A VET TOGETHER April 3, 10, 17, 24 • 9:00-11:00am Carm’s Cafe 42 Union Street S., Concord • Join Cabarrus Veterans Coalition for free coffee and conversation. • 704-960-4394 NORTH CAROLINA IN WORLD WAR I TRAVELING EXHIBIT April 3-May 12 • Free • Tuesdays-Saturdays: 9:00am-5:00pm Reed Gold Mine 9621 Reed Mine Road, Midland • North Carolinians served in all the major battles of the Western Front in 1918. Join us to learn about North Carolina’s role during World War I. • 704-721-4653; reed@ncdcr.gov PENNZOIL AUTOFAIR April 5-8 • $11 Charlotte Motor Speedway 5555 Concord Parkway S., Concord • More than 10,000 automotive vendor displays, a massive manufacturers’ midway, a kids’ PlayZone, fun fair food and more. • 1-800-455-2367; charlottemotorspeedway.com
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CONCORD BREW HA-HA TOUR April 7 • 10:45am-4:00pm • $49.95 Twenty-Six Acres Brewery 7285 Westwinds Blvd. N.W., Concord • Visit four unique breweries: three free beer tastings at each; two behind-the-scenes brewery tours; complimentary bottled water/snacks; two souvenir pint glasses; door prizes • 704-765-5104; charlottespecial events.com/brew-ha-ha-tours PIEDMONT FARMERS MARKET April 7, 14, 21, 28 • 8:00am 518 Winecoff School Road, Concord • Open year-round. Fresh local produce, honey, free-range eggs, antibiotic and hormone-free beef, chicken and pork. • 704-425-5559; piedmont-farmersmarket.com THE CABARRUS QUILTERS GUILD April 9 • Doors open 6:00pm Forest Hill United Methodist Church 265 Union Street N., Concord • Meet & Greet/refreshments: 6:15-6:45pm • Michelle May, “The Crazy Bunny Lady” • cabarrusquiltersguild.org VETERANS BRUNCH April 9 • 10:30am Mt. Pleasant Senior Center 8615 Park Drive, Mt. Pleasant • All military veterans and their spouses are invited. • Call 704-920-3484 to RSVP. ADVANCE DIRECTIVE WORKSHOP April 10 • 5:00-7:00pm • Free Harrisburg Library 201 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg • Review and complete your North Carolina healthcare power of attorney and living will forms. • Have your advance directive forms notarized free of charge. • Learn what to do with your completed advance directive. • CarolinasHealthCare.org/ YourCareYourChoice
CABARRUS CHAMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS April 10 • 5:30-6:30pm Cabarrus Country Club 3247 Weddington Road N.W., Concord • Premier networking event for business professionals • Free for Chamber members; nonmember guests are welcome to attend up to three times. • Alison Paladino: 704-782-4000, x101; apaladino@cabarrus.biz CABARRUS COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPICS SPRING GAMES 2018 April 11-12 • 10:00am Cabarrus Arena & Events Center 4751 N.C. Highway 49, Concord • Serving more than 750 children and adults with disabilities throughout the county • April 11: Participants are middle school and high school age and adults; April 12: Participants are elementary school age. • sonc.net PLANT-BASED POWER COOKING CLASSES April 12 • 6:00-7:30pm • $10 April 14 • 10:00-11:30am • $10 Cabarrus Health Alliance 300 Mooresville Road, Kannapolis • We will create a well-rounded set of recipes boasting plant-based nutrition. Come see how much energy you can really have after filling up on just plants! • Classes are open to all adults and children ages five and older. • To register or for more information: 704-920-1324; Meghan.Charpentier @CabarrusHealth.org 2ND SATURDAY OPEN STUDIOS AT CLEARWATER ARTIST STUDIOS April 14 • 10:00am-4:00pm 223 Crowell Drive N.W., Concord • Several art studios on premises will be open with resident artists present to talk to, watch work, etc. • 704-784-9535; clearwaterartists.com
13TH ANNUAL SPRING HERB & PLANT FESTIVAL April 14 • 8:00am-4:00pm • Free Cabarrus Arena & Events Center 4751 N.C. Highway 49, Concord • More than 85 vendors selling arts, crafts, plants, herbs, food and much more. • NEW LOCATION: All vendors will be set up on the midway of the Cabarrus County Fairgrounds. • 704-920-3310 GUIDED HISTORIC WALKING TOUR WITH MICHAEL EURY April 14 • 10:30-11:45am • $10 Meet at CDDC office 30 Cabarrus Avenue W., Concord • Concord was ground zero for a plethora of events that shaped life not only for locals, but also for those throughout the South. • Advance reservations needed • 704-784-4208; concorddowntown.com HARRISBURG 5K/10K & HEALTH EXPO April 14 • 8:00am Veteran’s Park 4100 Main Street, Harrisburg • The goal is to promote recreation and local business in Harrisburg. • Registration fees apply to 5K, 10K and Fun Run; Health Expo is free. • 704-455-0724; Shawn Marble: smarble@harrisburgnc.org; harrisburgnc.org/departments/parksrecreation/town-events/harrisburg KANNAPOLIS CRUISE-IN April 14 • 1:00-7:00pm N.C. Research Campus, Kannapolis • This family-fun event brings out thousands of show cars and spectators. • 704-932-3808; cabarrusevents.org LIVE ART AT HIGH BRANCH BREWING April 14 • 2:00-10:00pm • Free High Branch Brewing Company 325 McGill Ave. N.W., Suite 148, Concord • Local artists with work for sale; special live art portion of the event; beer; music • 704-706-3807; art@highbranchbrewing.com
RUN KANNAPOLIS - STRIDES FOR STROKE 5K April 14 • 9:00am • Entry fees: $10/$20 • Help bring awareness and support to local stroke survivors and their families. • All proceeds benefit Atrium Health’s Cabarrus Stroke Support Group. • 704-403-2430; runkannapolis.com CABARRUS REGIONAL CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC April 23 Cabarrus Country Club 3247 Weddington Road N.W., Concord • Great games and fun on the course, lunch, plenty of refreshments, the chance to win two cars with hole-inones and a golfers’ reception complete with an early evening meal and awards presentation • Registration is open and teams are selling fast! Find more information at cabarrus.biz/golf; 704-782-4000 YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU April 26-28 • 8:00pm April 29 • 2:30pm • $20 Old Courthouse Theatre 49 Spring Street N.W., Concord • A madcap, idealistic comedy that reinforces the idea that you can only live life to the fullest by doing whatever makes you happy. • 704-788-2405; info@octconcord.org NHRA FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS April 27-29 • Up to $139 zMAX Dragway 6570 Bruton Smith Blvd., Concord • Every ticket is a pit pass, so come early to see your favorite drivers and their cars up close before a quartet of 10,000-horsepower, nitro-burning machines power down the dragstrip simultaneously in one of the greatest spectacles in all of racing. • 704-455-4479
SECOND CHANCE PROM April 27 • 8:00-10:00pm Positively Ballroom 70 Union Street S., Concord • Back by popular demand, whether you were the class clown, best dressed, sports jock or somebody in between, this is your chance to relive all the fun – but as an older, wiser, and most-ofall better-looking you! • Our Second Chance Prom is an opportunity to relive a milestone event from your adolescence. Come stag, with your honey or as a group. Dust off your formalwear and get down with us on the dance floor. Come out and join us for one of our most popular upscale dance events. • 704-858-1996; Info@PositivelyBallroom.com FAMILY DODGEBALL & ICE CREAM SOCIAL April 28 • 1:00-3:00pm • $2/person Forest Park Elementary school gym 1333 Forest Park Drive, Kannapolis • We will play different variations of the classic game of dodgeball but with an exciting twist, as Mom and Dad get to join in on the fun. • Fully-stocked ice cream sundae bar to cool down with after the game • Ages 5+. Ages 4 and under that are not participating in dodgeball are free with adult admission and welcome to join in on ice cream. • 704-920-4343 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY April 28 • All Day Historic Downtown Concord • Make a purchase at any participating business and enter into a drawing for $100 in Downtown Concord Dollars to be spent in participating businesses. • 704-784-4208; concorddowntown.com RUN KANNAPOLIS - JIGGY WITH THE PIGGY 5K May 1 • 6:30pm 150 N. Research Campus Drive, Kannapolis • In conjunction with the Jiggy with the Piggy, a KCBS Sanctioned BBQ Competition • 704-920-4343; runkannapolis.com
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At a Glance Automotive Sales Ben Mynatt Nissan 629 Jake Alexander Boulevard (I-85, Exit 75) Salisbury, NC 28147 704-633-7270 www.benmynattnissan.com
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Cleaning Services – Office Blue-J Serving Cabarrus County and Greater Charlotte Metro 704-589-3148 www.bluejcleaning.com
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Event Venues Chez Francois Music Hall/ The Ballroom Chez Francois Page 32 9 Union Street N., Suite 200 Concord, NC 28025 980-439-6602 www.chezfrancoismusichall.com
Financial/Lending Institutions Nova Credit Union 169 Dale Earnhardt Blvd. Kannapolis, NC 28081 704-734-2800
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275 Branchview Dr. S.E., Concord, NC 28025 704-795-0088 www.novacu.com
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13575 Broadway Avenue Midland, NC 28107 704-888-5571 522 N. Second Street, Albemarle, NC 28001 704-983-1188 www.hartsellfh.com
Pharmacies Cannon Pharmacy 760 Cabarrus Avenue W. Concord, NC 28027 704-788-6337
Modern Impressions Page 26 5029 West W.T. Harris Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28269 800-840-2554 www.modernimpressions.com
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Wilkinson Funeral Home Page 22 100 Branchview Drive N.E. Concord, NC 28025 704-786-3168 www.wilkinsonfuneralhome.com
Commercial Real Estate Dula Real Estate 18145 W. Catawba Avenue Cornelius, NC 28031 704-895-1011 www.dularealestate.com
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12115 University City Boulevard Harrisburg, NC 28075 704-247-1722
Churches New Hope Worship Center 452 Brookwood Ave. N.E. Concord, NC 28025 704-786-0155 www.newhopewc.org
Hartsell Funeral Homes 460 Branchview Dr. N.E. Concord, NC 28025 704-786-1161
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1706 S. Cannon Blvd. Kannapolis, NC 28083 704-933-6337 1402 N. Cannon Blvd. Kannapolis, NC 28083 704-933-7948 www.cannonpharmacies.com
Photographers Michael A. Anderson Photography Page 10 38 Union Street S., Concord, NC 28025 704-701-5908 mike@michael-a-anderson.com www.michael-a-anderson.com
International Minute Press 400-50 McGill Avenue N.W. Concord, NC 28027 704-782-2020 www.concordimp.com
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Restaurants Chez Francois The Creperie Page 11 9 Union Street N., Concord, NC 28025 980-439-6602 www.chezfrancoisthecreperie.com
Technology Providers AT&T 1-866-930-3970 www.att.com
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Theatres – Live Old Courthouse Theatre Page 3 49 Spring Street N.W., Concord, NC 28025 704-788-2405 www.octconcord.com
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