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publisher’s note I hope everyone had a great Memorial Weekend! It’s hard to believe it’s the beginning of June and we are only a couple weeks away from summer! It’s going to be a great one with so much going on. So this is the perfect time for our Annual Summer Guide. Seems like this summer is packed with opportunities to see many different types of live music! If you are looking to make music a part of a get-a-way weekend be sure to check out our picks of some of the BEST Music Festivals across the country. If you are staying local you have plenty of options with weekly events such as Alive After Five every Thursday evening at the EpiCentre throughout the summer, and FRIDAY LIVE! at the NC Music Factory every Friday in June. Check out this issue’s photo spread; we were lucky enough to have the honor of shooting Chelsea Bain while she was in town Memorial Weekend singing at the Coco Cola 600. You may not recognize her yet but you will soon. Chelsea Bain is a native of Phoenix, who by infusing her style of Rock & Roll into Country music, blazes into the music industry with a sound all her own. Chelsea prides herself on being unpredictable. Also in this issue, we also have the winners of our 4th Annual TOP 30 UNDER 30 “Future Leaders Of Charlotte”. Please join us as we celebrate with them on Friday, June 13th at the newly remodeled SUITE at the EpiCentre. The awards celebration starts at 8pm. Thanks to our event sponsors KISS 95.1, Maestro Dobel, and Three Olives Vodka. If you want to join us for this free event please RSVP@ElevateLifestyle.com. There’s no excuse not to have fun this summer. Til’ next month, Steve Caldwell, Publisher

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To get an idea of where Charlotte is heading in the coming decades, look no further than our 4th Annual TOP 30 UNDER 30. Our TOP 30 UNDER 30 are making waves in Charlotte today, and they are they are certain to continue to lead the Queen City in the years and decades to come. These successful young people were judged on their professional achievement, leadership, community involvement, and personal character. The winners come from a range of careers and industries, including education, engineering, fashion, not-for-profit, real-estate, consulting, and sales. What they have in common is their drive for success, their demonstrated excellence, and their vision for their future--and the future of Charlotte. Come party with our Future Leaders at the TOP 30 UNDER 30 Awards Celebration on Friday, June 13th at SUITE in the EpiCentre. The event begins at 8pm and continues until 11pm.

Amber Marie Rowe Age: 28 Company Name: Big Boss Brewery & Lazyday,.com Position: Brand Representative & Manager In your opinion, how do you contribute to the community? I find positive aspects of my community to share with other people and encourage residents to drink locally, increasing the chance for new businesses and helps promote growth. I attend many local festivals and events that help raise funds for non-profits through sponsorships that I not only supply but can put them in contact with other sponsorship opportunities. This allows local businesses a chance to support great causes and also helps to bring attention to other companies in the Charlotte area. What is a fun fact about yourself that no one knows? When I was younger I wanted to be an Egyptologist.

Angela Kim Age: 28 Company Name: Tastemade Position: Cooking Channel Host Are you involved in any community activities or projects? My own philanthropic project, Pack Away Hunger which distributes sack lunches to the homeless. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Becoming a published cookbook author and perfecting my craft. I would also like to travel the world meeting like minded people that are as passionate about food as I am. What is a fun fact about yourself that no one knows? I’m super obsessed with Bobs Burgers and to be honest, I started watching it because it had the word ‘burger’ in it.

Bradley Rhyne Age: 29 Company Name: Ole Mason Jar Position: CEO & Chief Editor Are you involved in any community activities or projects? OLE MASON JAR is very involved, we advocate with our “Buy a Shirt, Feed a Family” campaign, where for every item we sell, we donate a portion of the proceeds to feeding an entire family to local organizations (Second Harvest Food Bank). Have you received/earned any recent achievements/awards? Voted Best Casual Clothing Brand in Charlotte in the 2014 Elevate Lifestyle Best of Awards and Finalist at the 2013 Belk Southern Designer Showcase for OLE MASON JAR. Can you share one thing that is on your bucket list? Back pack and photograph Europe and Asia. Brendan Lee Couture Age: 29 Company Name: Racetrac Petroleum Position: District Manager Are you involved in any community activities or projects? Currently I am a member of the Gaston County Jaycees, a Committee Chair for Relay for Life: Gaston County and the current President of the Gardner-Webb Wrestling Alumni Association. In your opinion, how do you contribute to the community? By being a great friend and co-worker, I truly believe that a person’s life can either positively or negatively impact those around them and that unless you’re striving to better yourself and those around you, it’s usually the latter. What is a fun fact about yourself that no one knows? I was the worst swimmer on my neighborhood swim team growing up.

Cassiday Proctor Age: 30 Company Name: KISS 95.1 & WNFZ The Fan Position: Morning DJ & Flash Reporter Are you involved in any community activities or projects? Our morning show does all day radiothons to raise funds for Levine Children’s Hospital. Our most recent one had us raising over $42,000 in one day. I also am a big supporter of RAIN, The Regional AIDS InterFaith Network. In your opinion, how do you contribute to the community? I think I am a good role model for little girls in Charlotte. Those are my favorite listeners to meet because I was once like them, loving morning radio, and idolizing my favorite hosts. I want them to see they can achieve what they want to in life. Can you share one thing that is on your bucket list? Learn and start brewing craft beer and make my own beer.

Charles Meyer Age: 29 Company Name: HDR Position: Associate and Project Architect Are you involved in any community activities or projects? Every Monday night I volunteer at Carolinas Medical Center after work. I have held such responsibilities as helping out the nursing staff on the cardiac unit to helping escort patients within the emergency department. I’m also the founder and captain of the Mo’ Mustache Mo’ Money team for the Movember Foundation, an organization that helps raise money and awareness for men’s health. Over the last three years we have raised over $10,000 and I couldn’t be more proud! Can you share one thing that is on your bucket list? I would love to live abroad, preferably Australia.

Christopher Davis Age: 28 Company: The Chris L. Davis Agency, LLC Position: President & CEO Are you involved in any community activities or projects? Selection Committee for the Charlotte Housing Authority Scholarship Fund What is a fun fact about yourself that no one knows? Sometimes I do not fix my bowties so that a pretty lady can help fix it. Lol Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Our business will become an empire with a headquarters in downtown Charlotte, we will expand our representation of athletes from Track and Field to Basketball, Football, and Soccer. Can you share one thing that is on your bucket list? Go to Dubai.

Danna Jones Age: 29 Company Name: Harris Teeter Position: Communication Specialist Are you involved in any community activities or projects? I serve on the Aesthetics Committee at Eternal Church. I volunteer at FreeMore West 5K; Dress for Success Charlotte; the food bank on Thanksgiving Day, and for Bark in the Park Top Dog Festival. I oversee execution of all Harris Teeter corporate giving; plan and execute many different events throughout the year through my role at Harris Teeter such as donation card campaigns for JDRF, MDA, food bank partners, USO and Wounded Warrior, to name a few. Can you share one thing that is on your bucket list? Learn how to sail, and by sail, I mean relax and sip champagne on a gorgeous boat in calm, crystal blue waters.

Darnell Brown Age: 29 Company Name: Darnell Brown Position: Creative Artist & Designer In your opinion, how do you contribute to the community? By providing intrinsic value that enriches lives, and being a beacon and trying things first to help alleviate the risk for those who might be timid or unwilling. I contribute by being the change I wish to see in the world and by putting myself in a position to create jobs and opportunities for others. What are your hobbies or interest? Reading, podcast and music listening, film watching, exercising, meditating, dining, traveling, and healthy dieting.

Desirae Walker Age: 30 Company Name: Desirae PR & Charlotte Models Position: Founder & President Are you involved in any community activities or projects? I have tutoring children at YWCA and supported Loaves and Fishes, WDAV, All We Want is Love, and Charlotte Works. I have also worked with local fashion events that raise awareness for local charities, and co-developed Fashion for Compassion Summer Camp at local childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charity, A Better World. What is a fun fact about yourself that no one knows? My favorite animal is a sea turtle, and I spent a great deal of time on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Island Turtle Teamâ&#x20AC;? in Isle of Palms, SC watching nesting sites and ensuring the safety of hatchlings to the ocean.

Gregory Mascavage Age: 28 Company Name: Carolinas Healthcare System Position: Manager of Innovation Are you involved in any community activities or projects? I currently work with middle school and high school students who are exploring careers in healthcare through a program supported by Charlotte AHEC called HEROES (Health Career Education Reaching Out to Excellent Students). This year, we helped the students create inventions for healthcare. They pick a patient population, studied the disease and came up with patient-friendly solutions. I am also actively involved with a number of initiatives through Search Ministries, a group that creates environments for spiritually hungry people to explore reasons for faith. Specifically, I have been working with them to design a program for men around my age that are looking to dive deeper into their faith and start grassroots ministries of their own.

Jessica Jeppsson Age: 25 Company Name: Marsh Risk Consulting Position: Assistant Vice President Are you involved in any community activities or projects? I am a Big Sister with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Charlotte and have been matched with my little since May 2012. I also serve once a month at the Dilworth Soup Kitchen. What are your hobbies or interest? Training for and competing in triathlons, my favorite part is cycling, and I try to log about 100 miles a week. What is a fun fact about yourself that no one knows? I could climb before I could crawl/walk. My parents had to put a lid on my crib because I kept getting out!

Julia Way Passos Age: 29 Company Name: Crisis Assistance Ministry Position: Donor Relations Specialist Are you involved in any community activities or projects? Working for Crisis Assistance Ministry allows me to be a part of the community every single day. Recently I participated in Encounter Charlotte giving me an orientation to Charlotte and to community leadership. I’m actively involved with the United Way Young Leaders, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Metrolina Association of Volunteer Administrators, and MPUMC’s World Outreach. What are your hobbies or interest? I enjoy volunteering, traveling, supporting the arts, participating in outdoor activities (mainly because I like to be in the sunshine) and perfecting my craft. I’m always up for trying something new!

Kathryn Hart Age: 30 Company Name: Compass Group Position: HRIS Functional Analyst In your opinion, how do you contribute to the community? I am a Big Sister to a 7 year old girl, we like to do arts and crafts, play at the park and roller skate. It’s such a pleasure to get to spend time with her and be a mentor to such a wonderful person. I look forward to watching her grow and provide guidance along the way. Have you received/earned any recent achievements/awards? Associate of the Month Nominee for Be-A-Star, a program recognizing business excellence. Can you share one thing that is on your bucket list? I would love to visit wine country in Napa Valley.

Kaylin Frances Ranagan Age: 27 Company Name: Devonshire Elementary CMS Position: 3rd Grade Teacher In your opinion, how do you contribute to the community? I contribute to the community in a few different ways. First of all, in my profession of educating the children of Charlotte I wake up every day with the ambition to help my students achieve their dreams. I also volunteer at my churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location of Room in the Inn for the homeless of Charlotte. In October of 2013 I participated in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer to honor my motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s battle and the money I raised went directly to local organizations and patients in need. What are your hobbies or interest? Running, biking, kickball, watching football and lacrosse, traveling, and volunteering.

Kenia Medrano Age: 29 Company Name: Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department Position: Robbery Detective In your opinion, how do you contribute to the community? Thankfully my job allows me the opportunity to give back to the community on a daily bases, I along with so many men and women put our lives on the line each day to make our community a safe place to live. In my free time however I volunteer with PAL because I believe that kids should have a positive image of police officers and not just based on what they see on TV. What are your hobbies or interest? Love to dance so I attend Zumba classes at the gym weekly.

Kenya Cooper Age: 28 Company Name: PR Firm Position: Author & CEO Have you received/earned any recent achievements/ awards? Three of my novels have reached the Top 20 Charts of Amazon Kindle for fantasy, and I was selected as an inspiring woman and featured in Women’s Voices magazine. I was nominated for the Sunshine Blogger Award and the Very Inspiring Blogger Award for my website Write Like a Wizard. What are your hobbies or interests? When I am not writing, I travel extensively. I’ve visited four continents, Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America. I also enjoy cooking and reading.

Kristin Prentice Age: 26 Company Name: Wells Fargo Advisor, LLC Position: Financial Advisor Are you involved in any community activities or projects? Planning committee member for AIDS Walk Charlotte, Executive Board Member of the Ronald McDonald House’s Young Professional Society, Director for the Colonial Village Neighborhood Association. Have you received/earned any recent achievements/awards? A little over a year ago, I was promoted to partner status in our Financial Advisor practice at Wells Fargo Advisors. I’ve worked with my current partner, Peter De Arcangelis, for nearly 8 years in a practice that we relocated to Charlotte from the Washington, DC area.

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Laney Sifford Age: 23 Company Name: Charlotte Film Community Position: Vice President Are you involved in any community activities or projects? I work with a non-profit known as the Charlotte Film Community and we are currently coordinating a rally in support of the NC film incentives. We also work to advocate for the growth of independent films in Charlotte and foster the progression of emerging local filmmakers. What are your hobbies or interest? I enjoy making short films and editing. Also, I like to paint and have recently started apprenticing under an artist who developed a specific kind of art known as “liquid art.”

Mamie Shepherd Age: 23 Company Name: Ryan Seacrest Foundation at Levine Children’s Hospital Position: Program Coordinator Are you involved in any community activities or projects? Working at Levine Children’s Hospital gives me the platform and opportunity to serve on multiple community projects, and for philanthropic groups within our city. This is my first year to work with the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation at Catwalk For A Cause benefiting Levine Children’s Hospital. Have you received/earned any recent achievements/awards? The National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation (NABEF) recognized me as the inaugural winner of the Radio Personality Project in September 2013. I was also invited to join the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame.

Matthew Lane Ward, E. I. Age: 26 Company Name: RST Precision Geodetics, LLC Position: Vice President of Operations Are you involved in any community activities or projects? I am a member of the Ducks Unlimited organization and help plan fundraising events where proceeds assist in the conservation of wetlands. What are your hobbies or interest? Deep Sea Fishing, Relaxing on the boat, Cooking, Spending time with family and friends and especially my 4 month old nephew. In your opinion, how do you contribute to the community? I believe that by working to help build a better infrastructure, I am providing the community with the tools it needs to continue growing which will create local jobs and help the local economy. Nicole Frambach Age: 30 Company Name: The Keith Corporation Position: Broker & Retail Developer Are you involved in any community activities or projects? Since its inception, I have been on the Committee for Blondes vs. Brunettes. I coach Girls on the Run and participate in events and fundraising endeavors Habitat for Humanity Volleyball Tournament, Betchler Young Visionaries and supporting a number of other local groups such as Guys with Ties, Patâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place, A Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place and Playing for Others. What are your hobbies or interest? I love to travel, run, garden, eat and cook great food, be active and socialize. Can you share one thing that is on your bucket list? I would like to go on safari in Africa.

Paul Reichelt Age: 25 Company Name: Direct Digital, LLC Position: Co Founder Have you received/earned any recent achievements/awards? Won fastest growing company in Charlotte for 2012 and a 2014 Fantasy Basketball Tournament. Tell us a little bit more about you? I enjoy working on films during my off time. The first film I was a part of, releases into Walmart in June 2014, and into Redbox around the same time. What is a fun fact about yourself that no one knows? I have a lucky coin taped underneath my watch so it goes everywhere with me.

Robert Lee Rhyne III Age: 29 Company Name: Premier, Inc. Position: Data Developer Are you involved in any community activities or projects? Over the years I have been involved in a number of community activities/projects. I have volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, Second Harvest Food Bank, Hands on Charlotte and several others. My passion over the last several years has been through my involvement with Guys with Ties Charlotte. I have served in this group at the member, officer, and leader roles. Essentially our group raises money for deserving Charlotte charities. What are your hobbies or interest? My hobbies are exercising, volunteering, reading, spending time with friends and family, and learning about new technologies.

Seth Bloom Age: 22 Company Name: SB Marine Group Position: Owner Tell us a little bit more about you? I grew up inside of a Highline Car Dealership in sunny Sarasota, Florida. Went boating as often as I could since the age 12 with my best friend from elementary school. I left the car business at age 18 to chase an idea of a friend to open a boat dealership in Mooresville, North Carolina. What is a fun fact about yourself that no one knows? My dream growing up was to own a Ferrari Dealership. What are your hobbies or interest? Boating, Wake Surfing, Snowboarding, Mountain Biking, Watch Collecting, and Cars.

Stacey Dennis Age: 29 Company Name: Insperity Position: HR Specialist Are you involved in any community activities or projects? I serve on the Small Business and Entrepreneurship advisory board which provides recommendations and advice to the Board of County Commissioners about specific challenges small businesses and entrepreneurs encounter in the county. I am a member of the Mecklenburg Young Republicans group. For the past several years I have walked in the annual American Diabetes Association walk, and last year I had my own team! Can you share one thing that is on your bucket list? Learn how to DJ – so I can live out my fantasy of being “DJ StaceofBase”.

Thomas Kolarczyk Age: 28 Company Name: Verris Capital Position: Managing Partner & Co-Founder Are you involved in any community activities or projects? I am involved with The First Tee of Charlotte, Humane Society of Charlotte, and ICSC Next Gen. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Expanding Verris Capital in scope and geographic reach, and creating opportunities in education and physical activity for Charlotte’s youth. I love my work, but find more fulfillment in my volunteer efforts. I really enjoy mentoring kids, so I’d be thrilled to combine the two—continuing to grow Verris Capital while improving the community I’m entrenched in. Can you share one thing that is on your bucket list? Bike coast-to-coast.

Tony L. Stanford Age: 29 Company Name: Communications Test Design Inc. & TLS World Travel Position: Quality & Safety Manager & Owner Are you involved in any community activities or projects? I am an officer/board member in 3 local organizations First Book-Charlotte, National Society of Black Engineers, and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Have you received/earned any recent achievements/awards? I received the 2012 Outstanding Service Award from the Gastonia Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. What is a fun fact about yourself that no one knows? In high school, I briefly considered becoming an actor. I made $100/day as a non-speaking extra in a World War 2 movie about the only African American sailors called “Proudly We Served: The Men of the USS Mason”.

Victoria L. Evans Age: 29 Company Name: The Chowbaby Brand & Happy Hour Cocktail Mixer Position: Owner & Creator Are you involved in any community activities or projects? Queen City Forward Impact graduate advocatingÂ social entrepreneursÂ that purposefully encourages, enables and scales high-impact social enterprises in order to create a robust cluster of innovation in the Charlotte region that spurs economic development, improves the lives of citizens, and drives a new model of sustainable growth. Johnson & Wales guest lecturer. Have you received/earned any recent achievements/awards? Selected to participate in the Queen City Forward Social Innovation Business Accelerator, class of 2013. What are your hobbies or interest? Cooking, mixing drinks for friends, peddling through different farmers markets, wine tasting and traveling.

Whitney Bauman Age: 30 Company Name: Mechanical Systems & Services Position: Director of Marketing & Business Development Have you received/earned any recent achievements/awards? I was named CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) New Member of the Year in December of 2012 ( for my contributions to helping plan their annual Casino Night). Then in October 2013 I was named a STANDOUT Charlottean for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. (This included raising money to help cure Cystic Fibrosis) What are your hobbies or interest? I enjoy playing volleyball , golfing, cooking, working out, hiking and anything outdoors with my husband Andy and our lab puppy.

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Skyline | HOT HAPPENING By Teka Rose, Editor Summer is FINALLY here, and nothing says summer like great music. Music festival season is upon us, from all corners of the great US, music festivals are taking shape nationwide and people from everywhere are clamoring to get to one. Elevate has taken note of some of the most sought after music festivals and listed them here for you… you’re welcome! We love everything that the summer brings; good food, great brews, plenty of sunshine and LIVE MUSIC! Check out some of the festivals listed below near and far. Wherever you go, be safe, have fun and don’t forget the sunscreen!

BONNAROO June 12-15, 2014 Manchester, Tennessee At Bonnaroo, 80,000 happy campers nestled in 700 acres of Manchester, Tennessee nature for four days of pure music bliss. Headliners this year include Kanye West, Elton John, Skrillex, Jack White, and Frank Ocean. With over 150 performances slated and more to be announced, Bonnaroo secures its reputation as a music festival mainstay! They’ll feature 10+ stages of music, dozens of comedians to keep the crowd buzzing with good spirits and thousands of friends to be made. There is an unwritten code of conduct for campers and lucky for you, they wrote it…and you can read it by visiting their site. Have fun Bonnaroovians! Bonnaroo.com ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL June 20-22, 2014 Las Vegas Motor Speedway, NV This 3 day festival is as big and widely known as Coachella. The Electric Daisy festival or EDC, has already sold out completely and that’s before they have even named the lineup of artists performing! The internationally acclaimed carnival-themed event features full-size carnival rides, art installations, hundreds of costume-clad performers, and the largest stage built in North America. The festival takes place at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, but they also have future dates available in New York, The UK, Orlando and Mexico if you’re down for travelling abroad. With over 200 artists, musical acts and theatrical performers last year, 2014 will prove only to be bigger and better. ElectricDaisyCarnival.com

HOT 97’S SUMMER JAM June 21, 2014 | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ Since 1994, Hot 97 has brought fans the biggest hip hop event of the year with its SUMMER JAM festival. This one day festival features big name artists in Hip Hop and R & B such as 50 Cent, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne & Young Money, The Roots and Friends, Wiz Khalifa, Trey Songz, Kid Ink, Sevyn Streeter and many more! Hot97.com/SummerJam Essence Music Festival July 4-6, 2014 | New Orleans, LA Celebrating its 20th anniversary, The Essence Music Festival is bringing some of music’s biggest names to join the party! With Prince headlining on the July 4th kickoff, they are starting this year’s festival with a Bang! Other artists include: Eve, Stephanie Mills, Leela James, Naughty by Nature, Estelle, Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, The Roots, Ledisi, Lionel Richie, Erykah Badu, Tamar Braxton, K. Michelle, Sebastian Mikael, Sevyn Streeter, Elle Varner and many more! Essence will also bring festival goers guest speakers such as Bishop T.D. Jakes, Alicia Keys, Yolanda Adams and Con-

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BARNSTOCK MUSIC FESTIVAL July 19, 2014 | Huntersville, North Carolina This Indoor and Outdoor BYOB festival is representing the music festival scene and Carolinas well. This year’s lineup will feature The New Familiars, Pimps of Joytime, Styles & Complete, RDGLDGRN, Soul Khan, DJ Dirty and more to be announced! There’ll be a host of activities for festival goers such as their Charity Beach Volleyball Tournament, a Cross-Fit Pull-Up Contest and Half Pipe Skate Contest. Attendees are allowed to bring alcohol in any can, plastic, or aluminum container, chairs, blankets/tarps, cameras/Video equipment, pets, cornhole boards and even instruments! Items you usually cannot bring into any music venue. Check their site for more info. Barnstock has helped raise over $30,000 for benefiting charities in the past and will benefit the Davidson Fire Department, Headbands of Hope, and Cannon School this year. MyBarnStock.com LOLLAPALOOZA August 1-3, 2014 | Grant Park, Chicago With headliners like Eminem, Outkast, Kings of Leon, Lorde and Nas, Lollapalooza continues to be one of THE music festivals to attend annually! With over 130 bands and acts performing over a 3 day span, Lollapalooza is jam packed with something for everyone. Grant Park will be buzzing with people from all walks of life here for the sole pleasure of the experience of attending Lollapalooza. Food at Chow Town, curated by Chicago’s own celebrity chef Graham Elliot, will offer the most delicious festival food, drinks and sweets from the Windy City’s favorite restaurants. Got kids? No problem Kidzapalooza is free for kids 10 and under and offers parents and kids the opportunity to catch family-friendly music with its own stage and various activities including creating their own music, arts & crafts and much more. Lolapalooza.com As you can see this summer is chocked full of fun festivals from all over! There are many more to find and attend. Other festivals Elevate Lifestyle would like to mention are Summerfest in Milwaukee, the Forecastle Festival in Louisville, Bumbershoot Festival in Seattle, the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival, Vans Warped Tour, KS 107.5 Summer Jam and the Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival. So much to see and do from June to August your summer will be filled with music and fun. Pack up your friends and head to the nearest plane, train or automobile and get your music festival on!

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CANNED CRAFT BEER F E S T I VA L By Steve Caldwell, Publisher Join Guys with Ties Charlotte for their Inaugural, Cans: Recycled Canned Craft Beer Festival on Saturday, June 28th at Brazwell’s Premium Pub in the parking lot from 1pm - 5pm. Let’s get together to enjoy this festive opportunity to educate and celebrate canned craft beer and local charity efforts. Guys with Ties Charlotte is an organization that raises money and awareness for local charities in the Charlotte Metropolitan area by planning and hosting entertaining events. Their goal is to connect Charlotte’s businesses and growing population of young professionals to organizations in the community that make Charlotte a better place.

Guys with Ties Charlotte launched Charlotte in 2006 and have worked tirelessly to develop connections with local area charities and nonprofits, as well as local venues and businesses. These established connections - or “ties” into the community have enabled them to be ideally suited for partnerships with select charities to strategize, plan, and host fun events that serve as catalysts for bringing awareness and funds to their selected charities by utilizing their experience in serving Charlotte’s young professional community. You might ask, Why Canned Beer? Part of the Craft Beer Revolution is the movement by breweries from bottling their beers to canning their craft beer. In the past, canned beer was looked down upon by craft beer drinkers because it was associated with “cheaper” beer and because of the metallic taste that can often be present when drinking from cans. As technology has advanced, the benefits of canning beers have taken a giant leap forward in the packaging and flavor preservation of craft beers. Join us at the inaugural Cans: Recycled Canned Craft Beer Festival to learn more about the benefits of canned beers and help celebrate those breweries who have lead this packaging revolution.

Ticket Information: All tickets include four hours of sampling, a commemorative sampling glass, and live entertainment. There will be a special “Brews Fest Menu” that will be available for purchase from Brazwell’s Premium Pub. You must be 21 to attend and have a valid ID and the event is rain or shine. There will be 20 local, regional, and national craft breweries with over 45 different craft beers. Early bird tickets are $20 until they run out, then $25 untill June 25th, then, $30 at the door. VIP tickets are $35 and include exclusive sampling opportunities and VIP seating area. Tickets can be purchased at TicketsSoEasy.com/CANS Participating Breweries Goose Island Beer Co.: Goose Island IPA, and Summertime Shock Top Brewing Co.: Belgium White, Raspberry Wheat, and Honeycrisp Apple Wheat Uinta Brewing Co.: Hop Nosh IPA, Trader Session IPA, WYLD Extra Pale Ale, and SUN’R Summer Ale Narragansett Beer: SUMMER Ale, Gansett Light, FEST Lager, and Del’s Shandy Founders Brewing Co.: Centennial IPA, and ALL DAY IPA Carolina Brewery: Flagship Pale Ale, and Sky Blue Golder Ale The Brooklyn Brewery: Summer Ale, Golden Ale, and East India Pale Ale

Redhook Ale Brewery: Long Hammer IPA SweetWater Brewing Company: Extra Pale Ale 420, and India Pale Ale New Belgium Brewing: Fat Tire Amber Ale, Snapshot American Wheat, Shift American Pale Lager, and Ranger IPA Oskar Blues Brewery North Carolina: Dale’s Pale Ale, Mamma’s Little Yella Pils, Old Chub Scotch Ale, Gordon Ale, Ten Fidy Imperial Stout, and Gubna Imperial IPA Kona Brewing Company: Whale Ale Wheat Pale Ale, Longboard Island Lager, and Pipeline Porter Catawba Brewing Company: Farmer Ted’s Farmhouse Cream Ale, White Zombie Ale, and Firewater India Pale Ale Aviator Brewing: Devils Stopping Ground, HOGWILD Pale Ale, and HOT ROD RED Draft Ale Blue Moon Brewing Company: Blue Moon Belgian White American Craft Cider CRISPIN: Crispin Original Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co.: Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy Elevate Lifestyle and Roaring Riot have partnered up with Guys with Ties to make this event a successful one. We would like to thank these companies for being sponsors: Goose Island Beer Co., Shock Top Brewing Co., and Yellow Cab Company.

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By Lauren Nguyen of Republic National Distributing Company In many of my articles I write about how you can master making cocktails at home, how to drink smart when watching your calories or telling you about the newest watering hole in Charlotte. Today, I’m changing it up a bit. I have found myself in so many great conversations when I am out talking about random cool facts with new liquor brands that are out there or cool trends. So in this article, I am going to share with you some cool little buzz worthy tidbits that you may find interesting in my wild and wacky world of booze. Wild Turkey Celebrates 60 Years of Master Distiller Jimmy Russell Breakout the Bourbon! Wild Turkey’s Master Distiller Jimmy Russell celebrates 60 years of service this year, making him the longest tenured, active Master Distiller of any whiskey brand in North America. Some of you may remember meeting this spry guy two years ago at Prohibition or at Whiskey River running around taking pictures with all the pretty girls. This Bourbon Hall of Famer turns 80 this November…congrats Jimmy Russell and Wild Turkey!

George Clooney + Tequila… Do I have your Attention? Longtime friends George Clooney, Rande Gerber (Cindy Crawford’s hubby) and Michael Meldman love tequila; on the rocks, by the shot and at times…straight from the bottle Tequila-filled nights with friends is how Casamigos was born. Casamigos, (meaning House of Friends) was truly a surprise to me when we came to start selling it a month ago here in NC. Jaded by so many liquor brands out there these days that have been endorsed by celebrities…I was more than a little skeptical about this new tequila, until I tasted them. These guys clearly brought something more to the table than your average celebrity spirits brand that’s for sure! The Blanco has a vibrant aroma and taste all the way through with a very pleasant mouth coating feel on the palate with a warm light spicy bite. The Reposado hit all the right notes, agave aromatics on the nose, with subtle exotic spices. On the palate, wisps of vanilla and a creamy oakiness are front and center, but not to the point of overpowering the agave. Sorry…I got caught in my Liquor tasting notes…yeah yeah… mouth feel, exotic spices…all that mumbo jumbo liquor jargon. Bottom line, these tequilas are delish! Casamigos is truly a quality product that any tequila lover will respect and enjoy. Even more than the product being amazing is that all of George Clooney’s profits from Casamigos goes to charity. Can Clooney get any better? CasamigosTequila.com

The Moscow Mule You probably have seen the trend of copper mugged drinks growing here in Charlotte as in many parts of the US. This is a drink that nearly everyone will enjoy. It knows no gender or cultural boundaries. The Moscow Mule is a great all-around drink. Its gingery kick makes it warming in winter, but its lime flavor makes it refreshing in hot weather too. Born in the early 1940s when vodka was first being marketed heavily in the United States. Before that, gin was the clear liquor of choice, and vodka was considered a distinctly Russian spirit, hence the name. This may be my favorite of the classic cocktails that are making their return…and you can find a good many versions of them here in Charlotte! Stop by Soul Gastrolounge, Heist Brewery, Libretto’s on Park, Pisces Sushi or Midwood Smokehouse and give their version a try! The Moscow Mule Over ice, mix: 1 part vodka 1 part fresh-squeezed lime juice 3 parts ginger beer (or ginger ale) Preparation: Add the vodka and ginger beer to a copper Moscow Mule mug or highball glass filled with ice and stir briefly. Squeeze the lime wedges into the drink before adding them to the glass. Stir briefly. Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select New and very noteworthy to me is this limited barreled Jack Daniels. Bottled at 90 proof, and made with unique “Sinatra Barrels”, Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select pays tribute to Jack’s biggest fan: Mr. Frank

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In the past several years, adjustable drivers have been the trend. 2014 is no different. Drivers such as the Titleist 913D2, Taylor Made SLDR 460 and Callaway’s new Big Bertha offer the ability to adjust your loft, lie and face angle. This allows you to tailor both the trajectory and the shape of your shot. But as a former golf professional, let me give you the most important piece of advice: get fitted. It doesn’t matter what new technology is available if you don’t know what your ideal “launch” numbers are. Everyone swings with a different shape, at a different height, with different angles, and at different speeds. Before you spend $400 on a driver, make sure you get the right shaft in your driver and find what loft gives you the best launch angle with the right amount of spin. Too much spin and will balloon your ball in the air or exaggerate slices and hooks. Too little spin and the ball never gets airborne. But even if you still find yourself in the trees…a quality cigar will help ease your anxiety of that tree in the direct path of your ball. Check out cigaraficionado.com for their Cigar of the Week. At present, the Oliva Serie V Lancero is the cigar of preference. At 7” in length, this well-made lancero imparts a dense, chewy smoke that is sweet and hearty with brown sugar, smoky mesquite and rock salt flavor. Mineral flavors and coffee notes come through as well. The Serie V Lancero has a 91-rating (outstanding) and runs about $6.64 each or $30 for a box of five cigars. Want a different cigar for the back nine? Try the CigarAffection.com 2013 cigar of the year, the Oliva Serie V Melanio. The Melanio’s wrapper is made of Ecuadorian-grown Sumatra leaf that’s dark, thick, oily and seamless in appearance. Beneath this leaf, a flavorful blend of long-leaf ligeros from Nicaragua unite, including the Oliva’s oldest, most prized leaves from Condega and Esteli, along with some extra tobaccos from Jalapa for more flavor and aroma. Each Melanio is

full-bodied and full-flavored, with unique nuances such as black pepper, freshly-baked bread and unsweetened cocoa. You might also notice some toast and lightly creamed coffee. Either way, you’re in for a delicious treat from one of the most celebrated cigar-making families in Nicaragua, let alone the industry. With a 92-rating, the Melanio runs $13 for a single 7” Churchill or $110 for a box of 10. So you’re finished your round. Maybe the course had your number today. Or maybe you’re king for a day and anxious to spend the money you took from your buddies. Either way, the night begins with a good beer. The website SummerBeerReview.com has come up with a list of 137 of the best summer beers. It is a list worth checking out. Your favorite watering hole may not have the #1 summer beer, Hell or High Watermelon, made by 21st Amendment out of California. You may be able to find #2 and #3, Lemon Wheat and Satsuma, both by Abita out of Louisiana. Anheuser-Busch cracks the Top-10 list with three beers ranked #7-9, with Bud Light Lime, Shock Top Belgian White and Shock Top Raspberry Wheat. If you still have gas in the tank, which you should…because you’re a guy…, then it’s time to hit the town. We men like to look good…but not spend boatloads of money doing it. We’d rather spend money on the boat. GQ magazine lists 30 ways to look good for under $50. Here are a few ideas:

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Debra’s Summer Product Picks for Beach, BBQ and Vacation FUN! By Debra Ann Kennedy – Lifestyle Editor There is something magical about summer. Perhaps it is the memories about childhood vacations we reflect on, less structure for those with small children when school has ended or looking forward to lots of lake time on your boat. Whatever it is, summer is a favorite for most and I am the president of the “Summer Fan Club!” Summer is indeed in full swing and I am sharing my favorite products that will keep you feeling (and looking) cool in the sweltering Carolina heat. Attached to summertime are lots of swimsuit opportunities, and are we ever truly prepared ladies? What about humidity and hair frizz? Can we really prevent puffy hair in humid weather? Do you have your perfect smile ready for summer? Gleaming white teeth and a wide smile convey an air of confidence and is the first thing people notice when they first meet you. I am ready to spend my summer at the beach, at barbeques, nights of fun with friends and family and lots of all around summer fun. I am going to share my favorite products that will get you swimsuit ready, hair ready and smile ready. These are my favorites for this summer that I LOVE, and will get you “Summer Fabulous” in minutes. My favorites take beach weathered hair or puffy hair to fabulous locks with Bangs to Go . It’s easy to use and the hot ticket this summer. Summer berries, red wine or coffee can stain your teeth. A little ROCKSTAR White teeth whitening will make you smile ready and camera ready in a flash as your gleaming with confidence with your beautiful white smile. Have some fun with color this summer with Dare Me Vibrant Temporary Hair Color (lasts up to 20 washes) or chalk it up with Wicked Crown Hair Chalks as you’re never too old to have fun. Flatter your figure with Adonia LegTone Serum & Adonia TummyTone Serum, whatever your body type is; these products will help you look swimsuit savvy. Feeling Exotic this summer season? Color Your Smile Lighted Lip Glosses will give you a megawatt smile.

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I have a few weddings coming up this summer, what should I wear? BR: So first off, any suit that is too dark seems a little out of place for sunshine, so I recommend focusing on something lighter in color and fabric weight. A khaki suit would be my first choice (one that fits great of course), as it looks sharp and polished, but more subdued than anything that might be too formal. Fabric wise, go with a lightweight cotton, or perhaps linen (this comes with a “proceed with caution” warning though), as linen will wrinkle very easily. Basically, if you don’t know how to use an iron then forget about it, it can only end badly. I plan on spending a lot of time at the pool this summer. Any recommendations on what trunks I should wear? BR: Stay away from board shorts, and anything that ends below the knee, and absolutely no speedos…ever (if this ever comes “in style” for those other than Olympic swimmers, I am getting out of the fashion business completely). Trunks that end at mid-thigh with small, understated prints (stay away from loud and large floral prints) are my go-to for a day at the pool/beach. I’m in the market for some new sunglasses, any recommendations? BR: The tried and true shades you can’t go wrong with are standard aviators (Ray Ban makes a great pair). Nothing says summer quite like

a pair of ray ban aviators dangling from you shirt when not in use. A matte finish tortoise shell frame is also very versatile and a good luck for just about anyone. I would, however, make sure I stay away from anything that is white or bright colors, as these are way too overstated and cause the wrong sort of attention to your style. What tips do you have on footwear that are summertime appropriate, and how should they be worn? BR: So for what it’s worth, here is my take…flip flops are for the beach, the pool and around the house…period. I know it is so easy to slide them on an off, and they are extremely breathable in that mid summertime heat, but for any occasion you are going to outside of those listed locations…my lean is always to go with a loafer or driving shoe. Summer style is already so basic, so I am always looking for any way possible to dress up my outfit, and the loafer is the perfect way to do so. In terms of how to wear loafers / driving shoes / boat shoes, they all go great with either chinos or shorts. An important note to mention is that no socks are allowed (yes you would be wise to keep this in mind for any airport travel, as you may not want to be barefoot going through security). I hope you all have a great summer, and I look forward to answering additional questions throughout the summer season!

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Top 5 2014 Beauty Trend Must Haves I must start by saying that it’s been a long time since I’ve been this excited about beauty trends. Some of these trends are hot off the presses and some are old school trends that are back with a vengeance! The overall MAJOR stand-out is that glowing BARE SKIN is in! Before you think, “My skin is not ready for the bare skin look”, I’ve got all the answers to give you the illusion of the no makeup, makeup look. I’m so excited, so let’s get started! 1st 2104 Beauty Trend Must Have: Bronzed Glowing Bare Skin Dispose of the powder bronzers, today! Powder bronzer is a nightmare waiting to happen. Let me explain. Because it is a powder, as it

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