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MATTHEWS – John Higdon's tenure as mayor began Dec. 11 with a prayer. After taking the oath of office, he asked God to help elected leaders pause to allow time for “peaceful reflection on reconciliation, healing, sharing and giving.” “May every decision we make be made with generosity of spirit and with our best judgment after careful and informed consideration,” he said.

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The meeting allowed outgoing leaders to give their parting words and incoming leaders to express their commitment to serve the community. No drama from the campaign spilled over into the meeting. Leaders were respectful. Higdon thanked outgoing leaders

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Paul Bailey, Kress Query and Chris Melton for their service. He also acknowledged those who campaigned but were not elected. Higdon encouraged colleagues to debate ideas, not personalities. He encouraged colleagues to stand up for one another, particularly when

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Hometown holiday

The Hometown Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration featured wagon rides, caricature artists, magicians and Santa Claus – all culminating with pyrotechnics. The Dec. 7 event coincided with the Downtown Matthews Holiday Stroll. Andrew Stark/MMHW photos

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harlotte Media Group will launch two new weekly newspapers Jan. 10 dedicated to covering Indian Trail and Waxhaw. Each town will have its own distinct print newspaper. While growing newspaper companies have a tendency to expand their distribution footprints into new territories, we're opting to go deeper into existing ones, allowing for more hyperlocal coverage. Growing up, my family regularly read three publications: a daily metropolitan newspaper, a bi-weekly county newspaper and a weekly town newspaper. The weekly always took the most time to consume, because it was the most relevant to us. With these new publications, I want to recreate the feeling of recognizing a name or face but do so in a more modern way that blends the best features of newspapers, magazines, websites and social media. It's a model we've come close to achieving with the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly, but one that we can perfect in these new one-town newspapers. Once we get the format of the new weeklies nailed down, we'll see VICK, Page 2A

Charlotte residents seek at-large county seats Long hopes presence resonates with voters Tasty tradition People bid on gingerbread houses 1B

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Scarborough makes case for consistency

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CHARLOTTE – Over several months, Tera Long has attended many government events across the county. She thinks it separates her from other government officials and politicians, whom she has not seen at all of the events she’s attended. She considers herself a grassroots organizer and plans to rely on the people to help spread her message as she campaigns for an at-large seat on the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners. “I don’t want to take a whole bunch of money,” Long said. “You still have to fundraise some,

but I’m not going to raise $100,000 to win this race. I’m going to show up, be available and rely on the people to tell my message.”

CHARLOTTE – Consistency will be a key part of Ella Scarborough's reelection campaign. Scarborough, a Democrat, has served as an at-large member of the Mecklenburg County Board Scarborough of Commissioners since 2014. She served on Charlotte City Council from 1987 to 1997. “I think I have done a very good job for the people of Mecklenburg County,” she said. “I’d

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Tera Long fills out campaign paperwork Dec. 5 at the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections. Kayla Berenson/MMHW photo

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The 2020 primary election will continue to take shape through the Dec. 20 filing deadline, but here's a look at who has entered races of Matthews and Mint Hill interest after the first few days of filing. Mecklenburg County Commissioners • District 5: Matthew Ridenhour (Rep) Susan Harden won the District 5 seat in 2018 by edging out incumbent Matthew Ridenhour by 1,104 votes. Harden has not yet filed, but Ridenhour, a former three-term commissioner has, setting up a potential rematch. • District 6: Joel Levy (Rep) Susan Rodriguez McDowell won the District 6 seat in 2018 by defeating longtime commissioner Bill James. She has not yet filed. Joel Levy, an attorney who lost to James in the 2016 Republican primary, is challenging again for the seat. • At-Large (3 seats): Tera Long (Dem), Ella Scarborough (Dem) & Brenda Stevenson (Dem) Ella Scarborough, who has served on the commission since 2014, is seeking a fourth term as an at-large member. Pat Cotham and Trevor Fuller, who are serving their fourth at-large terms, have not filed. Fuller is running for the U.S. Senate. Grassroots organizer Tera Long and Brenda Stevenson, who runs an internet gospel radio station, are also running. Mecklenburg County • Register of Deeds: Fred Smith (Dem) Fred Smith defeated incumbent David Granberry by more than 17,000 votes in the 2016 Democratic primary, clearing the path to his first four-year term.

County commissioner candidates Joel Levy and Matthew Ridenhour stand with Amy Bynum, who is running for N.C. House District 105, which represents a portion of south Charlotte. Photo courtesy of Joel Levy

NC State House • District 99: Nasif Majeed (Dem) Nasif Majeed won the District 99 seat in 2018 by defeating incumbent Rodney Moore in the Democratic primary and Joshua Niday in the general election. • District 103: Rachel Hunt (Dem) & Bill Brawley (Rep) Rachel Hunt won the District 103 seat in 2018 by defeating incumbent Bill Brawley by 68 votes. Both have filed, setting up a potential rematch in the general election. NC State Senate • District 37: Jeff Jackson (Dem) Since his appointment to replace Dan Clodfelter in 2014, Jeff Jackson has been elected to three terms.

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like to continue doing that job.” Scarborough said many board members are running for reelection because two years is not enough to make a significant impact. She hopes to see the board move in a consistent direction. “You know what happens when you get only two years and someone’s not reelected and they had a direction on where they thought we should go, all of a sudden, we’re not going that way because that person wasn’t reelected,” Scarborough said. “We need to keep moving down the road.” She said consistency is what the board is missing compared to other counties in the country. When the board has attended events elsewhere, she has noticed counties consistently communicate what they are doing. She would like to publicly communicate Mecklenburg County’s accomplishments. She also hopes to see consistency in education. “I think consistency is important, particularly with our schools and ensuring that our children are getting a good education because it’s amazing that we have basket-

ball, football, baseball, everything in Mecklenburg County,” Scarborough said. “And some of the other counties are running rings around us because we’re not being consistent.” Scarborough said another important part of consistency in education is making sure teachers are getting exactly what they need and ensuring the education system is up to par compared to others. She would like to continue looking at housing issues with the city council. In her time as an at-large member, she is most proud of connecting with the county's smaller towns. She said there still needs to be more communication, but it is better than it was before. “I’d like to sit down and have a talk with Matthews, Mint Hill, Davidson, Huntersville, those areas, whoever their leaders are,” Scarborough said. “We need to get together and make sure we’re on one card. I think we can do a better job of talking with all of the towns in Mecklenburg. The whole Mecklenburg County needs to be a part of what we do.” Scarborough said paying attention to each town will increase equity in the region, an issue she

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A big part of her message is focusing on healthcare. Long said while she goes to all events, her primary focus will be on healthcare policies as an advocate. Long was part of a team that asked commissioners to take a second look at a proposed policy that garnish wages on delinquent bill payments for MEDIC. She said the board put a temporary hold on the policy to look over it again. The new policy has not come out yet, but if elected, she wants to look at policies like MEDIC with a watchful eye. Though she has seen good work from current commissioners, she thinks healthcare has not been given enough attention. “You have commissioner Powell, who looks after the parks. You have commissioner Jerrell and commissioner Pat that look after the home-

CRIME The Mint Hill Police Department reported these incidents from Nov. 26 to Dec. 1:

Commissioner Ella Scarborough fills out campaign paperwork Dec. 2 at the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections. Justin Vick/MMHW photo

is passionate about. She wants to learn the issues and dig deeper. “Equity, to me, means that each town in Mecklenburg is equal to what our residents in each of the towns need,” Scarborough said. “We need continue to sit down and talk about what the major issues are. Once we identify them, we need to put our money where our mouth is.” Another important issue to Scarborough is reducing homi-

cides in Mecklenburg County. In September, the board watched a presentation about approaching homicides from a public health crisis narrative. Many commissioners asked if the plan would be complete by the budget retreat in February. Scarborough said she is “definitely for this” and hopes to address the problem. Scarborough plans to continue campaigning by attending events and meeting citizens.

less,” Long said. “But the number two thing in working as a Medicare For All legislative adthe budget is health and human services, and I vocate, a position that required her to travel don’t feel that it’s really being monitored very around an at-large radius. She has already netcarefully. That’s what I want to bring to the worked in the at-large area and has made an board.” effort to learn the different issues around the She feels her experience makes her a good county. candidate for the position. She has worked in “Politics aside, Republican, Green Parthe foster care and teaching ty, Democrat, I will work fields. She also has a real with anyone,” Long said. estate license, though she You have to show up for “And I think it’s important does not practice. While these meetings, and that’s to hear from everyone and she wants to advocate for important. That’s why I’m keep those positive relationhealthcare primarily, she running. I show up.” ships.” also wants to advocate for Moving forward, she will • Tera Long teachers and lower taxes continue to attend events across the county. and public forums to con“This board overlaps all my interests,” Long nect with citizens and hear their concerns. said. “It’s so important for politicians and elected She is also eager to help with board appoint- officials to show up for government events and ments. She serves on the Charlotte Area Fund learn the content,” Long said. “You can’t asafter being appointed by Cotham. sume that you know the information. You have Long said she was interested in the at-large to show up for these meetings, and that’s imaspect of the position because of her history of portant. That’s why I’m running. I show up.”

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Alcohol • 4200 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: DWI. Nov. 29 • 8800 block of Fairview Road: Driving while impaired. Nov. 27 Assaults/Threats • 5900 block of Oak Drive: Assault on a female. Dec. 1 Break-Ins • 10200 block of Cairnsmore Place: Theft from vehicle and damage to property. Nov. 27 Drugs • 13900 block of Idlewild Road: Possession of methamphetamine. Nov. 29 Fraud/Forgeries • 5300 block of Quail Ridge Drive; Bank card fraud. Nov. 27 • 6400 block of Hove Road: False pretenses/swindle/confidence game. Nov. 26 • 10500 block of Meadow Glen Drive: Obtaining property by false pretenses. Nov. 26 Property Damage • 4700 block of Stoney Trace Drive: Injury to personal property. Nov. 30 • 4800 block of Stoney Trace Drive: Injury to real property. Dec. 1 Theft • 7200 block of Truelight Church Road: Vehicle theft. Nov. 26 • 9400 block of Nugget Hill Place: Larceny of N.C. registration plate. Nov. 26 • 9800 block of Arlington Church Road: Larceny of trailer and larceny after breaking and entering. Nov. 28 • 10000 block of Clear Creek Commerce Drive: Larceny. Nov. 29 Weapon • 9500 block of Stoney Glen Drive: Carrying concealed firearm. Nov. 26 • 12000 block of Idlewild Road: Assault with a deadly weapon. Dec. 1 Other • 4900 block of Stoney Glen Drive: Warrant service for offenses committed in another jurisdiction. Nov. 26 • 7700 block of Orrview Drive; Order for arrest. Nov. 30 • 8800 block of Fairview Road: Order for arrest. Nov. 30 • 11000 block of Cedar Grove Road: Warrant service for offenses committed in another jurisdiction. Nov. 27

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representing the town in the mayor’s absence. Her grandfather was a town leader in the 1950s. “I want to thank all of you who believed I should be sitting up here,” Garner said. “I want to make sure I listen to all of your voices. I welcome them whether I agree with you or not. I’m here to listen to you and make decisions for Matthews based on that.” Dave Bland, who served as a commissioner from 1985 to 1993, kept his remarks brief. “Thanks to the town for giving an opportunity to serve you,” Bland said. “I’ll do the best I can.” The Rev. Larry Whitley recalled how he was diagnosed with leukemia four years ago and needed a bone marrow transplant. When he was recovering in the intensive care unit, the Lord told him to run for of-

fice. Whitley said the Lord told him that the people in government have forgotten who they serve and who sent them there. “Whatever happened during the election, put it behind you,” Whitley said. “God chose you to be here tonight. So let’s support our new mayor and do the very best for the town.” Commissioner Barbara Dement said it has been an honor to serve for two years. “I will do my level best to continue to learn and continue to make sure that all of Matthews is taken into consideration and that right decisions are made not just for now but for the future of Matthews in perpetuity,” she said. Heading into his fifth term, John Urban thanked his wife, former mayors and commissioners and town staff. He pointed to the holiday stroll and tree lighting, noting how organizers planned to give out a couple hundred goodie bags, but they topped out this year at 725. “That tells you how wonderful this town

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has become and how well it's grown for all the families,” Urban said. “That’s something to reflect on and be proud of this community.” Jeff Miller, who will serve his seventh term as a commissioner, also mentioned milestones, such as the Sister City relationship with Sainte-Maxime in France, Matthews Alive closing in on $2 million raised for area charities and the record turnout with the town's tree lighting. “It makes me very proud in developing and bringing Matthews to what it is today – a vibrant, social and loving community,” Miller said. He also took pride in a friend mentioning during a concert at the park how visiting Matthews always made her feel like she was in a Hallmark movie. Outgoing Mayor Paul Bailey said he was proud of contributing to the town's small town feel, as well as the ability for a resident to call town hall, police or fire and know they will be communicating with an employee that cares. Bailey credited elected leaders over the years for their tenacity and vision. “Being on this board and committing to doing what it right for the citizens of this town can cause unwanted personal results for those who serve,” he said. “But it does provide a knowledge that as a representative of the people, you did what was right for all the people and not just selfish interests. It is the core value of serving on this team.”

Outgoing Commissioner Kress Query, who served as mayor from 1969 to 1974 and as a commissioner from 1993 to 2015 and 2017 to 2019, was brief. He doesn't think there's ever been an elected group that didn't have the town's best interests in mind. Outgoing Commissioner Chris Melton said during his six years in office, he tried to do everything within appropriateness to support staff, including approving merit pay increases and getting out of their way. Melton compared serving as commissioner to getting the keys to a neighbor's home while they go on vacation. “Someone handed you the keys to the Town of Matthews to watch out for them in their stead, and I tried to never take that lightly. I hope it was visible that I didn’t. I’m madly in love with this town and will continue to be in love with the town.” Higdon kept the meeting moving briskly with no major flubs. He showcased his dry wit and his disdain for tedious process. As the board was approving a list of 10 council appointments to groups like the Arts and Science Council and Matthews Chamber of Commerce, he asked the attorney if they could just approve the list with one vote instead of 10 individual votes. During his mayor's report, he talked about touring the Honda Aircraft Company in Greensboro with other mayors across the state, noting, “They asked if there were any questions and I asked if they were hiring.”

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• Be Em Asian Kitchen, 1848 Galleria Blvd., Charlotte – 91 Violations include: Personal drink stored on prep tables; employee cut raw beef with bare hands and grabbed other equipment; employee prepared plate of spinach and bean sprouts with bare hands; some foods weren't held cold enough; and facility had flies. • Hibachi Buffet Sushi & Grill, 9925 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews – 91.5 Violations include: Unwashed produced was stored over ready-to-eat foods in walk-in cooler; sanitizer wasn't

• Char Bar No. 7, 3118 Fincher Farm Road – 96.5 • Hibachi Buffet Sushi & Grill, 9925 E. Independence Blvd. – 91.5 • Papa John's Pizza, 3134 The Plaza – 95.5 • Qdoba Mexican Grill, 3321 Siskey Pkwy. – 95.5

• Be Em Asian Kitchen, 1848 Galleria Blvd. – 91 • New Zealand Cafe, 1717 Sardis Road – 96

Mint Hill • Earp's Amoco, 7930 Fairview Road – 99

Charlotte (28227) • Burger King, 7026 Albemarle Road – 99.5 • Chili's Grill & Bar, 2521

Indian Trail • DJ's Diner, 88 Dale Jarrett Blvd. – 94 • El Cafetal, 4409 Old Monroe Road – 96.5 • Harris Teeter, 1351 Chestnut Lane – 100

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Miranda Brown, North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association’s 2018 Pastry Chef of the Year, made a gingerbread house inspired by Disney’s “Frozen.” Karie Simmons/MMHW photo

Community Matters Cafe hosts gingerbread house silent auction by Karie Simmons karie@cmgweekly.com

CHARLOTTE – Top pastry chefs from across the region have flipped the script on the traditional gingerbread house by creating extravagant works of art that almost look too good to eat. The far-from-ordinary gingerbread creations will be displayed at Community Matters Cafe and auctioned off until Dec. 14 at the Christmas at the Cafe holiday celebration, which is free and open to the public. There will be a photo booth, cookie decorating, ornament making and s’mores roasting at the event. All proceeds from the gingerbread silent auction will go toward the Community Matters Cafe Life Skills Program, an extension program of Charlotte Rescue Mission. After completing the 120day core recovery program at Charlotte Rescue Mission, graduates have the opportunity to apply for the Life Skills Program offered by Community Matters Cafe. The 120-day extension prepares Charlotte Rescue Mission graduates for getting back into the workplace and teaches them a variety of essential life skills in both a classroom and cafe/restaurant environment. More than 10 pastry chefs made gingerbread houses for the cause, including Brigitte Oger of Craft Cakes CLT; Laney Jahkel-Parrish of 300 East in Dilworth; Miranda Brown, North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association’s 2018 Pastry Chef of the Year; Jossie Lukacik of Sweet Spot Studio; Justin Fry of The Club at Longview in Weddington; McKinzie

Spence of La Belle Helene; Mary Jayne Wilson of Amelie’s French Bakery; Maris Ochoa of Copain; Hannah Woociker of Barristers at The Esquire Hotel in Gastonia; and Seless Lautzenhiser and Bo Southivorarat of Southminster. Ashley Anna Tuttle, the executive pastry chef at Community Matters Cafe, came up with the idea. She also participated by making a gingerbread house with her assistant Emily Williams. “I was just looking for a way to get all the local pastry chefs together and give back,” Tuttle said. “A lot of us are stuck, in a sense, making what we do every day in the kitchens where we work, so this allows a fun time for us to step out of our comfort zones.” It took Tuttle and Williams about 10 hours to make their two-story Victorian-style gingerbread house, which features a greenhouse and walkway lined with candy canes. Tuttle said they used gelatin sheets for the greenhouse windows and pretzel rods for support throughout the entire house. “It was interesting with structure and weight and figuring out how it was going to support itself,” she said. “The two stories kind of threw us for a loop.” The shingles are made of slivered almonds. Tuttle said they toasted and then placed them on the roof one-byone. Jahkel-Parrish, pastry chef at 300 East in Dilworth, looked to her childhood for inspiration when making her gingerbread house, which features Snoopy and Woodstock ice skating on a pond in front of Charlie

Brown’s house. “The Charlie Brown Christmas special has been one of my favorite Christmas things that comes on ever since I was a kid,” she said. The entire design is edible except for the little Charlie Brown tree and the windows of the house, which are made out of sheets of gelatin that Jahkel-Parrish said are crunchy and don’t taste very good. The trees around the house are made of crispy rice treats and the lake is a sugar substitute called isomalt. Jahkel-Parrish said using isomalt is one of the best ways to create the look of water because as it boils, it stays clear and can take on any color. “Nothing stays shiny and pretty as isomalt,” she said. “I actually haven’t used it since culinary school.” Jahkel-Parrish spent about 20 hours on the design, noting that the hardest part was

More than 10 of the top pastry chefs across the Charlotte region submitted gingerbread creations to be auctioned off at Community Matters Cafe, like this two-story Victorian-style house with a greenhouse and candy cane-lined pathway. Karie Simmons/MMHW photos

the damp weather outside that prevented the royal icing and many of her structures from setting properly. “I learned a lot about construction from this whole thing,” she joked. “I feel like I could build a real house now.” Her favorite part of the entire creation is Snoopy and Woodstock. Jahkel-Parrish said she originally made them out of cookies and was planning to do little silhouettes, but the icing wasn’t setting right. She decided at the last minute to mold the characters out of fondant and gum paste instead. “I really like how they came out,” she said. “I like Snoopy’s little crooked halfway smile and that Woodstock is kind of being drug behind him.” see TRADITIONS, Page 4B

Above: Emily Williams and Ashley Anna Tuttle, pastry chefs at Community Matters Cafe, pose with their gingerbread house. Left: Laney Jahkel-Parrish of 300 East made a Charlie Brownthemed gingerbread house featuring Snoopy and Woodstock.

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Christmas classic – and snow – return to stage by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com

MATTHEWS – Snowfall, relatable characters and meaningful messages will all come together in the Matthews Playhouse stage adaption of “It’s A Wonderful Life.” The play, based on the 1947 film, follows George Bailey on Christmas Eve. After his Uncle Billy loses $8,000, George feels distraught and suicidal. A guardian angel comes to his rescue to show George what life would be like if he had died, showing George the number of lives he changed just by being part of them. June Bayless directed the production for Matthews Playhouse. She said the stage production is very similar to the movie, though some scenes could not be brought to life on the stage. However, the uplifting message of the show still stands. “It hits all the high points of the story,” Bayless said. “I don’t think you will miss anything from the movie and if you haven’t seen the movie, it doesn’t matter because it’s a beautiful story that stands on its own.” A key element of the movie that was able to convert to the stage production is the snow. Bayless said audiences will see falling snow on stage, along with a beautiful and dynamic set. One change audiences will see is more lines for the character of Aunt Tilly, who is the wife of Uncle Billy and played by south Charlotte resi-

Familiar faces One of the fun things to do during a community theater production is to pick out all of the familiar faces. These may be people who have been in previous shows or folks you recognize around town. For example, Larry Webster, who portrays Henry Potter, played the same role in the 2017 production, while Michael Smith, who plays Mr. Martini, has acted in “Oklahoma!,” “The Wizard of Oz” and “Miracle on 34th Street.”

Want to watch? See the show at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, 14, 20 and 21, as well as 2 p.m. Dec. 15, 21 and 22, at Matthews Community Center. Tickets cost $16 for general admission and $14 for students/ seniors. Buy tickets at www.matthewsplay house.com.

dent Julie Cunnane. The character of Aunt Tilly only appears as a primary character in two scenes, Cunnane said, but she also appears in the ensemble scenes. Cunnane was involved in theater growing up and after college, but she took a break after getting married and having children. She returned to the stage for this production because she missed the theater experience and felt the show was a good fit for her. She said her experience with Bayless and the team at Matthews Playhouse has reminded her why she enjoyed theater so much. “They are amazing at their craft and they make it easy for a person to become involved because everything is so smooth,” Cunnane said. “I’ve been very impressed.” Bayless directed “It’s A Wonderful Life” two years ago for Matthews Playhouse. She said some of the actors from the past production have returned. Because they were familiar with the show and the roles, Bayless said as a director, she was able to focus more on the acting in the show with the returning cast, rather than the staging. “I haven’t ever done this before where I’ve used cast members again, and it’s been fabulous,” Bayless said. “They have grown so much since the last time we did it and they are familiar with the parts. This time, they dig deeper into the characters and become more of the characters than they were the last time and enjoy the

Geof Knight, a radio producer with 96.9 The Kat, will play the role of George Bailey in the Matthews Playhouse production of “It's a Wonderful Life.” Photo courtesy of Matthews Playhouse

show and feel the parts … It’s been a deeper experience with the show than before.” Bayless said she did not have the movie in mind when she cast the show both times. She wanted actors who could play the parts honestly, who looked the part and who could bring the story to life with their acting. She has been impressed by this cast and feels audiences will connect to their performance. “I hope they have an uplifting, beautiful experience and realize what a difference they make in people’s lives,” Bayless said. “You think you aren’t making a difference, but you really are.”

Cunnane hopes audiences take time to pause and reflect while they enjoy the experience of live theater. “We’re so distracted and split apart that it’s nice to come back and share that shared experience of everyone watching the same show at the same time live, as opposed to being able to download things and watch things at different times,” Cunnane said. “Theater creates that shared experience of watching the show at the same time that your friends and family are sitting there with you or are on stage and so there’s a connection there that you can’t get from watching things separately on your devices.”

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Catch up with “The Beer Baby” Kayla Berenson explores the Charlotte region's craft beer scene in our new web series, “The Beer Baby.” Find episodes on YouTube or Instagram TV. Episodes are as follows: Ep 1: The DreamChaser's Brewery in Waxhaw Ep 2: Sweet Union Brewing in Indian Trail Ep 3: Southern Range Brewing in Monroe Ep 4: Interview with influencer Lindsay Hayes

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thing here for everyone…Even for me, I’m definitely a seasonal person. Right now, I love the dark ones. I love the heavier ones. IPAs usually come around for me in the spring.” Since she moved here, Hayes has been to many of the breweries in Charlotte. She usually knows at least one person who works at each brewery. Because of the growing brewery scene in the Charlotte region, there is some competition. However, Hayes said she has noticed collaboration among the community as well. “We have people from different breweries come in here and say hey, so I definitely think it’s super collaborative and a family community atmosphere,” Hayes said. “But because there’s so many… there definitely is a competitive nature because as a consumer, you have so many to choose from and you definitely want the one you’re working at to stand out a little bit more. You want to support each other and grow and make sure beer is doing great, but also you want to make sure you’re taking care of yourself.” She said Catawba Brewing stands out by having different food trucks every night, hosting trivia nights and music bingo, hosting weddings and corporate events in their barrel room and putting on live music events and flea markets in the warmer months. Hayes said those interested in growing a following on social media, whether they are beer influencers or not, should be themselves and be authentic when posting and when reaching out to others. “Just be nice to people,” Hayes said. “Reach out to people. Be honest and be genuine. Nobody wants to see you come up with a script. Just say, ‘hey, I’m struggling with this, this is my life,’ fun facts, that’s it. Be real.” Hayes hopes to continue being a positive influence on the beer community in Charlotte. “Because this city has already been so awesome and gracious to me, I just want to give back as much as I can,” Hayes said.

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Holiday Concert The Matthews Concert Band performs a free concert, “A Celebration of the Holidays,” at Matthews United Methodist Church. 7:30 p.m.; 801 S. Trade St., Matthews

Dec. 14

Santa Breakfast Children, ages 2 to 9, can have breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Tickets cost $10. Buy them in advance. The event sells out fast. http://matthewsfun.com/

9 & 10:45 a.m.; 100 McDowell St., Matthews Pop-Up The Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce presents its second annual Mint Hill Pop Up Christmas Shop around the Mint Hill Town Hall circle. 704-573-8282 Noon-4 p.m.; 7900 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

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Knitting Group Knot Just Knitting invites anyone who knits, crochets or wants to learn on the third Thursday of the month at Mint Hill Library. 1-3 p.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

Ugly Sweaters Pour 64 hosts an Ugly Sweater Party with food truck and music. 980-585-1051 6-10:30 p.m.; 4410 Mint Hill Village Lane, Mint Hill

Trivia Night Eklipse Entertainment holds a Trivia Night at Seaboard Brewing Taproom Wine Bar. 704-246-8323 7-9 p.m.; 213 N. Trade St., Matthews

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Kitchen Chemistry Youth, ages 10-18, explore chemistry as seen in cooking in Kitchen Chemistry at the Matthews Library. Learn about tea and use it in an unusual way – painting. Light snacks will be provided. 704-416-5000 6-7 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews

Dec. 18

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Dec. 17 • Milestone Club: True Lilith • Ovens Auditorium: Lindsey Stirling

Venues Charlotte • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St. • Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E. 36th St. • Ovens Auditorium: 2700 E. Independence Blvd. Indian Trail • Sweet Union: 13717 E. Independence Blvd. • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Matthews • Beantown Tavern: 130 Matthews Station St. • Mac’s Speed Shop: 142 E. John St. • Moochies Tavern: 15060 Idlewild Road • Seaboard Brewing: 213 N. Trade St. • Steady Eddy’s: 2216 E. John St. Mint Hill • Char Bar No. 7: 7312 Town View Drive • Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road • Vintner’s Hill: 7427 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Monroe • Goodtimes Bar: 1905 Dickerson Blvd. • Southern Range: 151 S. Stewart St. • Treehouse Vineyards: 301 Bay St.

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• Beantown Tavern: Chuck Johnson Duo • Evening Muse: Nathan Angelo • Fillmore: Morbid Angel; Snoop Dogg • Milestone Club: Ol’ Sport • Neighborhood Theatre: Kelby Costner • Trail House: Jade Moore

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Chamber holds gingerbread house contest

Fry can make almost anything out of chocolate, and does so as the executive pastry chef at The Club at Longview in Weddington, but he’s never made a gingerbread house before. He likes the idea of the traditional house but wanted to stand out amongst the other chefs submitting their creations to Community Matters Cafe, so he made a violin. “I’m always trying to do something a little different and music is really important to me,” he said. It took Fry eight hours to make the 28-inch tall violin out of a combination of chocolate and gingerbread. He said the front and back are gingerbread, but the sides, tuning pegs and fingerboard are all chocolate. The entire instrument is also painted with a thin layer of chocolate and wrapped in an “ugly Christmas sweater” Fry made using SugarVeil and a mold. He said he hopes whoever bids the highest on his violin eventually eats it and that it tastes as good as it looks. “As long as the temperature is OK, it can last for at least a month,” he said. “The chocolate is actually protecting the cookie and saving it from the elements.” Tuttle said the initiative received so much positive feedback from the chefs involved that she is planning to make the gingerbread houses a yearly tradition at Community Matters Cafe. “Seeing everybody’s creativity and their take on it is so exciting and I’ve already heard people talk about their ideas for next year,” she said. “It’s fun to see that the pastry chef community can come

MATTHEWS – The Matthews Chamber of Commerce held its 10th annual Gingerbread House Contest this month. Judging took place in the early afternoon of Dec. 7 before the lighting of the town Christmas tree. There are three categories to choose from: amateur youth/family, amateur adult or professional. All were judged on characteristics special to Matthews. Kayla Berenson/MMHW photos

Want to see more? We posted tons of photos from the gingerbread house contest at the Matthews Chamber across our social media accounts. Visit our Instagram @mmhweekly or find us on Facebook to check them out.

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Above: Justin Fry, pastry chef at The Club at Longview in Weddington, made a violin out of gingerbread and chocolate. Below: Mary Jane Wilson of Amelie’s French Bakery made a castle inspired by “Frozen.” Karie Simmons/MMHW photos

together and give back to the recovering community.” Want to bid? Community Matters Cafe is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at 821 W. 1st St., Charlotte. You can bid on the gingerbread houses online at https://events.handbid.com/ auctions/christmas-at-thecafe-gingerbread-house-auc tion/items.

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