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Editor’s Letter So when I joined the staff here at Cary Living magazine in January, the time seemed right for me to give back to the region that had given so much to me. I was eager to get started and thankful that my predecessor had planned such great content for our Photo by Joe Reale

March/April issue. Here’s a preview.

Discover the latest home renovation trends (page 34), read stories from local brides about the unique ways they celebrated their special day (page 44) and explore our roundup of the area’s top wedding venues (page 50).

have lived in—and loved—

With spring in full swing, now’s the

western Wake County for more

time to make summer vacation plans.

than 23 years. As first-time

Whether you aim for the Crystal Coast

homebuyers and parents in

or western North Carolina, there’s

1997, my husband and I worked with

something to love about each of the

a wonderful Cary-based realtor who

three destination pairings we present in

introduced us to the area by taking us

our summer travel guide (page 28).

to Serendipity Gourmet Deli in Cary

Speaking of traveling, check out

and the famed Gold Leaf Tea Room

Terminal 2’s new dining options the

in Fuquay-Varina. We bought our first

next time you’re at Raleigh-Durham

home that year, and the friendships

International Airport—from Bond

we developed with our Fuquay-Varina

Brothers Beer Company to La Farm

neighbors created a weekly playgroup

Bakery (page 24). Just down the road in

that lasted 10 years.

Morrisville, take a seat at G.58 Modern

When our family of three expanded to four in 1999, I signed my 17-monthold up for a Gymboree class in Cary.

Chinese Cuisine chef Julia Li’s table for authentic Chinese delicacies (page 20). Wherever spring leads you, indulge

In 2000, we moved to Apex, where we

in its warmth and explore everything

still live. On nice days, I’d put the boys

this amazing region has to offer. I, for

in a double-stroller and walk the Lake

one, am grateful to be a part of it.

Pine Loop at Apex Community Park. In 2001, we completed our family with a daughter. Throughout the years, the five of us explored places like Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve in Cary and Lake Crabtree County Park in

Beth Shugg, Editor

Morrisville. We met up with other families at Crowder County Park in Apex and Kids Together Playground in Cary. I have countless pictures of my young children, now grown, enjoying the high quality of life Western Wake has to offer.

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Contributing Photographers Mash Photography, Joe Reale, Mick Schulte, Brian Mullins Photography, Ginny Williams

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Double Up on Summer Vacation Fun

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Take a 2-for-1 approach when you travel to these paired destinations

6 Home Design Trends for Your Next Renovation Project

Photo courtesy of Homes by Dickerson

Industry pros identify trending concepts

To Have and to Hold Local brides share the details of their dream day

10 Places to Say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I Doâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Must-see wedding venues in Western Wake and beyond

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Savory Sips Sir Walter Coffee + Kitchen is a

café by day, bar by night

Local Talent

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Photo by Brittany Murdock

departments

Carolina Hurricanes broadcaster

John Forslund has a way with

a phrase

Chef’s Table G.58 Cuisine’s Julia Li

blends Chinese culture

into each entree

On the Go

RDU International Airport’s

Terminal 2 adds 7 new restaurants

Home Styler: Spring Style Prepare for spring with these

versatile décor and statement pieces

Home Cooking Make a Pineapple Berry Smoothie

for a refreshing spring treat

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14 Social Scene

56 Healthy Living

26 Sister Cities

57 HOME & GARDEN

69 Out & About

63 Green Living

Dine & Draft Events Sightings New Around Town

66 Polished Impressions 68 Senior Living

82 Kaleidoscope Living

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Let’s Connect! BY BRITTANY MURDOCK

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The new Howling Cow Dair y Education Center and Creamer y at North Carolina State University is now open. Overlooking the university’s dairy farm, this new space is open seven days a week, offering your favorite NCSU ice cream flavors, farm tours and educational interactive experiences at the Randleigh Dairy Heritage Museum.

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Savory Sips

Café By Day, Bar By Night

Sir Walter Coffee + Kitchen makes its debut in downtown Holly Springs featuring crafted lattes, signature cocktails and a kitchen menu sure to impress early risers and late-night diners. TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRITTANY MURDOCK

A drive down South Main Street in Holly Springs may look a little different compared to years past. You may have noticed new businesses and restaurants opening up at Town Hall Commons, now that efforts to shape downtown Holly Springs into a vibrant town center are in full effect. The revitalization aims to add 35 businesses to the mix, with several stores already open, including Bless Your Heart Boutique, Pace Yourself Run Company, Osha Thai Kitchen & Sushi and the newly opened Sir Walter Coffee + Kitchen, just to name a few.

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If the name Sir Walter Coffee sounds familiar, it might be because there is already a thriving and popular location in downtown Raleigh. But with a new location comes innovative ideas, and the thought of adding a kitchen and introducing food to the coffee shop’s menu seemed to fit well into the new space— complementing its already perfected list of lattes, teas and craft cocktails. The new spot allows guests to grab and go if they please, snag a seat at the bar, or wait to be seated at a booth or table—serving drop-in customers as well as those who wish to stay awhile.

If dinner is more your style, start with the roasted corn and cauliflower fritters followed by the fish tacos. Or try the BLT, shrimp and grits, or a burger piled high with all the fixings. Pay It For ward Don’t forget to visit the Pay It Forward board, located next to the register. A carryover from the Raleigh location, this chalkboard allows patrons to pay it forward with a drink of their choice. Treat a friend, local police officer, firefighter or exhausted mom of twins to an iced latte or cup of coffee. Better yet, if you see something on the board that applies to you, claim it. Your next free drink might just be waiting for you on the Pay It Forward board! For hours and menu times, visit SirWalterCoffeeKitchen.com.

On the Menu Sir Walter Coffee + Kitchen offers Vietnamese iced coffee, tea lattes, nitro cold brew, bubble tea, bubble tea smoothies and Sir Walter favorites like the Coffee Imperial, which is house-made with cinnamon simple syrup, nitro cold brew and heavy cream, then shaken with ice and topped with whipped cream. And let’s not forget the tea cocktails! If you’re looking for something a bit stronger than your usual cup of coffee or tea, Sir Walter Coffee + Kitchen also offers a full-service bar and lounge with craft cocktails served late at night. Try the Ark Royale tea cocktail made with strawberry, basil, mint and black tea, with the option to have it spiked. As for the food, Sir Walter Coffee + Kitchen’s brunch menu consists of egg sandwiches, omelets, a low country gumbo, a Carolina shrimp and grits bowl, and breakfast street tacos made with potato hash, crispy bacon, avocado, soft scrambled eggs and shredded cheese served with roasted corn black bean salsa, pico de gallo and cilantro lime crema.

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Local Talent

He’s

Hockey,

Baby!

Carolina Hurricanes broadcaster John Forslund has a way with a phrase— and a high-profile voice— in today’s NHL

BY KURT DUSTERBERG

PHOTO BY BRIAN MULLINS PHOTOGRAPHY

ohn Forslund discovered his calling on a Sunday afternoon in 1970. Eight-year-old John and his family were visiting his aunt on Mother’s Day. The Forslunds lived in Springfield, Massachusetts, 90 miles west of Boston, where the Bruins were on the verge of capturing the National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup. “I was all alone watching the game because no one else really cared,” Forslund recalls. When Bruins defenseman Bobby Orr scored in overtime of Game 4 to clinch the cup, his leap through the air created the NHL’s most memorable image. It also launched the career of one of the league’s best voices. Now in his 25th season providing TV play-by-play for the Carolina Hurricanes 18 | CaryLiving.com

franchise, Forslund recently earned his second consecutive North Carolina Sportscaster of the Year award from the National Sports Media Association. This recognition comes at a time when Forslund’s profile is higher than ever across the NHL. When the Hurricanes aren’t playing, he goes on the road, providing play-byplay for the league’s nationally televised games on NBC Sports Network. This season he will call close to 25 regular-season games and at least two rounds of the playoffs. “It’s an honor to get the opportunity,” says Forslund, whose family lives in Apex. “Professionally, it has been flattering. But I never lose sight of what I want to do, so I go down both roads. I want to be able to do both.”

From Tribute to Trademark From his earliest days pursuing a broadcasting career, Forslund has been shaped by powerful memories. His parents nurtured his growing love for the game when they bought him a tape recorder for Christmas. “I started doing the games off the television, from age 12 to 17,” he says. “My dad was my color man. We would turn the sound down and we would do any game that came on. His friends would come over and watch the Bruins play at night, and little Johnny would sit on the floor and call the game.” His love of hockey was evident, but his mother, Yolanda, believed her son should spend more time reading. So he began pouring over every hockey book he could find, learning about the game’s history and its star players. After graduating from Springfield College, Forslund landed an internship with his hometown Springfield Indians of the American Hockey League, and soon was offered a spot in the broadcast booth. On the night of his first game, he scanned the stands for his parents. In particular, he sought out his father, Ralph. “It was between periods,” he recalls. “I waved to him and he waved up to me. He and my mom got a coffee after the game and went home.” That tender exchange, celebrating the fruition of a dream nurtured by his father, turned out to be their last. The next morning, Forslund’s mother woke him at dawn. His 59-year-old father had suffered a heart attack. “I gave him CPR,” he says. “It didn’t work.” During the season that followed, Forslund spent long hours riding the bus with the Springfield Indians, distraught over his father’s death. He frequently recalled Ralph’s good-natured greeting of “Hey, hey, whadda you say!” offered to the kids he coached in youth baseball— or anyone else who deserved a warm reception. For Forslund, it was the perfect tribute. “I decided, ‘I’m going to use ‘Hey, hey, whadda you say!’ on a goal tonight’,” he says. “In those days, who’s listening? Another month down the road, I used it on a goal that won the game. Then I decided I’m going to use it on goals that I think seal the game, to honor him.” Today, that phrase serves as his broadcast signature. A few years ago, he added another gem. When a particularly impressive play results in a goal, Hurricanes fans can expect a full-throated, “That’s hockey, baby!” “That one came out of nowhere on a beautiful play about five years ago,” he says. “They are spontaneous. I do not think about it, it just comes out of my mouth.” Game Day After 25 seasons, Forslund still watches hockey every night, focusing on upcoming opponents. Game days begin at 5:45 a.m., making notes and watching highlights. He spends four hours in preparation for each game. Once he arrives at the arena, the work is done and the focus turns to being mentally sharp for the broadcast. Because he works for the Hurricanes, Forslund must carefully consider his role. Some announcers get labeled as “homers”—those who allow their bias to show. That’s not Forslund’s shtick. His knowledge of Carolina’s opponents makes for a well-informed broadcast with his longtime color analyst Tripp Tracy. Forslund calls goals for both teams with enthusiasm, saving a little something extra for when the Hurricanes score. “I try to stay true to the game,” he says. “One thing that bothers me is when you cross the line of responsibility and become irresponsible with your homerism. Those [opposing players] you’re talking about, their parents and their wives and their friends are watching. I just think the over-the-top is not for me.”

“I started doing the games off the television, from age 12 to 17. My dad was my color man. We would turn the sound down and we would do any game that came on. His friends would come over and watch the Bruins play at night, and little Johnny would sit on the floor and call the game.” Highs and Lows Even though his voice has become the soundtrack for Hurricanes hockey, the 57-year-old is reluctant to position himself as part of the team. In the locker room after practices, he maintains a discreet presence— standing quietly, arms crossed over a notebook, watching for small details. He notes which players might be nursing an injury, or when someone might have a bruised ego after being held out of the lineup. Only occasionally does he start up a conversation with a player. “Maybe it’s generational now, because I’m old enough to be their dads,” Forslund says. “The young players today come in pretty guarded. I’m OK with that. I also know that I don’t want to be their friends. They’re in a different world than I am, and I have to do a job. Even with the coaches, I keep my distance more than I used to. It’s hard to become overly friendly with someone and then try to do this job correctly.” Retired Hurricanes star Erik Cole, who played nine seasons for Carolina, believes Forslund is among the best in the business. “I feel like each year he has gotten better and better calling his games,” Cole says. “He has been able to come up with some catchy calls that will catch an NHL fan’s ear, things that will resonate. I think fans recognize how fortunate this organization has been to have him calling the games here locally. We’re pretty spoiled to have him.” Cole still keeps close tabs on the NHL, watching games from around the league. “If he’s calling one of the NBC games during the week, chances are I’m going to pay attention to it just because I enjoy listening to him call a game,” he says. In the years since the Hartford Whalers relocated to Raleigh and became the Carolina Hurricanes in 1997, Forslund has witnessed highs and lows. The Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup in 2006, but more recently endured nine straight seasons without a trip to the playoffs. Last season, the Hurricanes returned to the playoffs for another memorable run with former captain Rod Brind’Amour in his first season as coach. “It’s all been great; I honestly mean that,” Forslund says. “I’m doing the same thing I’ve always done. As hokey as it may sound, even in our worst years, I’ve had fun. Every season has a story.” MARCH/APRIL 2020

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ulia Li didn’t always work in restaurants, but because she wanted to share her native country’s food with her new community, she learned what she needed to know. Now, she’s the owner of G.58 Modern Chinese Cuisine, the culmination of a dream years in the making. The Morrisville restaurant, which opened in September, features dishes from the cuisines of eight Chinese culinary regions prepared by some of China’s best chefs. Li recruited them to G.58 while traveling in China, researching its different cuisines and shopping for the restaurant’s décor. One of G.58’s chefs has 15 years of experience in preparing Peking duck at Beijing Peking House, where he prepped between 600 and 800 ducks a day. G.58 now serves this traditional delicacy, as well as dishes such as lobster tail fried tempura–style with breadcrumbs, ginger, pepper and garlic; or slow-cooked pork belly served with kumquats. The restaurant can accommodate about 200 diners and features private dining rooms available for business meetings and celebrations. Lunch and dinner menu offerings change every three months. Each dish is carefully selected and comes with an origin story, which both staff and management are happy to share with diners. Staff are trained, Li says, by tasting all of the food and learning about the regions and traditions from which the dishes come. Li describes the food at G.58 as traditional, with a slant toward Western presentation. Her personal favorite cuisine, Cantonese, is represented across the menu, from the lobster tail to the pork and beef dumplings, served in handmade dumpling wrappers dyed partially green with spinach.

Other cuisines also make an appearance, including Lu cuisine, which hails from northeast China and encompasses most seafood offerings; and Szechuan cuisine, which hails from China’s mountainous region and uses spice to protect its people from the wet climate. G.58 also offers several selections representative of Huai Yang cuisine—banquetstyle fare often served to important guests. These dishes also include G.58’s meatball soup and pork belly. Just as the restaurant’s dishes have origin stories, so does its name. The “G” in G.58, Li says, is multipurpose and represents positive words that start with “G”—great, glamorous, gorgeous and grateful, among others. The 58 comes from Chinese culture, with the “5” standing for unity, like five fingers on a human hand; and the “8” standing for a traditional lucky number. The 58 receives a nod in G.58’s outdoor dining area, where five statues guard a koi pond that contains eight koi. The interior of the restaurant is just as thoughtfully appointed, with each detail, painting and tapestry selected by Li. Each piece holds meaning, such as the chandeliers that resemble a lotus flower. The lotus grows from the mud into a beautiful flower, Li explains, and the chandeliers serve as a reminder that people can aspire to greatness regardless of their current situation. Much of the décor also features a cloud motif, which Li says is purposeful—she has nicknamed the restaurant’s building “The Cloud,” and the restaurant’s logo also includes the Chinese character for cloud. When people choose to eat at G.58, Li says, she wants them to feel as though they are among the clouds, the place where gods and royalty sit in ancient Chinese lore. In the future, Li wants to build on the momentum G.58 has already seen. She hopes to host a cuisine exchange program with other local chefs so they can learn more about Chinese cuisine and her chefs can better understand Western cuisine. Learn more about the restaurant at G58Cuisine.com. MARCH/APRIL 2020

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Ingredients

Instructions

12 ounce lobster tail Vegetable oil Bread crumbs Roasted minced garlic Scallions Ginger Green and red pepper Cilantro

1. In a wok, fry bread crumbs and minced garlic. Set aside. 2. Separate lobster from the shell and marinate with salt, starch and sugar for about 3 hours. 3. After the lobster is marinated, lightly flour the lobster and fry with vegetable oil. Set aside. 4. Set wok to high heat and add bread crumbs, minced garlic and fried lobster. Mix together. 5. Add chopped scallions, ginger, green and red peppers, and cilantro to wok and allow to mix together and cook.

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Eating on the

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The next time you pack your bags and head to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, arrive hungry! RDU has opened seven

new restaurants in Terminal 2, several

of which you’re sure to recognize.

Photo courtesy of Bond Brothers Beer Company

A staggering 14.2 million passengers traveled through RDU last year, creating a large opportunity to introduce local flavors to travelers passing through and returning home. Focused on bringing North Carolina flavors to the terminals—along with new cuisine that has not been represented in the past— these new restaurants give visitors a taste of what North Carolina has to offer. The new additions currently open in Terminal 2 include Bond Brothers Beer Company, Raleigh Taproom, Rush Bowls, Deli & Co., Wow Bao, Cantina Grill, and La Farm Baker y hosting a pop-up bakery beginning in May, with a full-service bakery and café expected to open in winter 2020. Raleigh Brewing Tavern will also open up later this year in Terminal 1. Get to know some of the restaurants and what they have to offer.

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>> Fuel Up at RDU

Rendering courtesy of La Farm Bakery

BY BRITTANY MURDOCK

Bond Brothers Beer Company Enjoy a flight before your flight. Bond Brothers Beer Company, another popular Cary-based business, joins RDU’s food lineup with its very own brewery and restaurant. On tap you’ll find a rotating fruited sour, a few American IPAs—along with a stout— and two Pursuit Ales, which are low-calorie, gluten-reduced ales. The restaurant serves up a full breakfast, lunch and dinner with local flair, and dishes that are sure to pair exceptionally well with the beer of your choosing. You’ll also find Bond Brothers Beer Company on the menus at California Pizza Kitchen and Cantina Grill. Pro tip: Opt for Toe the Line, one of the Pursuit Ales, if you’re indulging in pizza for dinner. It’s known to be the perfect pairing.

Raleigh Taproom Raleigh Taproom, now open at RDU in Terminal 2, was masterminded by Raleigh Brewing Company, a wellknown name in Raleigh’s craft beer scene. The fun doesn’t stop there as Raleigh Brewing Company plans on opening Raleigh Brewing Tavern in Terminal 1 later this year.

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Where the Wild Things Are Located about an hour-and-a-half west of Raleigh, Asheboro is home to the North Carolina Zoo—the largest natural habitat zoo in the world. Spring is the perfect time for a leisurely stroll through its wooded paths and habitat areas. Plan to spend the day, as there are more than 1,800 animals from 250-plus species represented. Enjoy several dining and snack options throughout the park, as well as playgrounds, where your little ones can get their wiggles out while you take a breather. Photo courtesy of North Carolina Zoo

If you have more time to spend in the area, check out the hiking trails located directly outside the park (no admission fee required for these), or venture a little further out of town to hike Uwharrie National Forest’s wilderness trails. Make a quick stop at Pisgah Covered Bridge—one of only two in the state. And transportation buffs will find much to entertain, as well. Asheboro is home to the North Carolina Aviation Museum & Hall of Fame, the American Classic Motorcycle Museum and, last but not least, the Petty Museum—home of NASCAR legend Richard Petty.

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A Drive Down Pottery Road Head 15 miles south from Asheboro and you’ll happen upon Seagrove, an eclectic community of 100-plus potters, with studios and galleries dotting the roadside. Known as the handmade pottery capital of the world, Seagrove has been a mecca for potters for more than 200 years because of its rich clay deposits. In fact, pottery is so ingrained into this area, the main highway running through town is an official North Carolina Scenic Byway named Pottery Road.

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Thousands of visitors come to Seagrove from across the state and around the globe to peruse the artists’ offerings each year. Make plans to check out the annual Spring Pottery Tour April 18th–19th. where you can see demonstrations, tour workshops and kilns, meet the artists, enjoy live music and, of course, stroll through the artists’ booths to purchase one or two of your favorite pieces.

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OCEAN ISLE PIER

Ocean Isle/Oak Island Brunswick Island’s beaches are less than 3 hours from Wake County, making it a perfect a day trip or weekend excursion. Two of its stars, Ocean Isle and Oak Island, offer beautiful beaches, world-class seafood, diverse recreation (including championship golfing), historic attractions and a variety of places to stay—from hotels to vacation homes. Climb the 150-foot-tall Oak Island Lighthouse or take a Nicholas Sparks–themed tour of the Brunswick Islands, which stops at Wildlife Restaurant & Grill in Oak Island (featured in the film adaptation of Sparks’ “Safe Haven”). Wine connoisseurs can experience Silver Coast Winery in Ocean Isle, located in what was formerly Sim’s Barbecue Restaurant, a local landmark for years. Take a break from the summer sun to experience the Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium, which offer daily shows. NCBrunswick.com

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Double Up ON SUMMER VACATION

Fun BY BETH SHUGG

OAK ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE

Photo courtesy of Brunswick County Tourism Development Authority

TAKE A 2-FOR-1 APPROACH WHEN YOU TRAVEL TO THESE PAIRED DESTINATIONS Whether you’re beach-bound or geared up to explore western North Carolina, our state’s geographic diversity, natural beauty and cultural variety make it difficult to plan your escape to just one location. Thankfully, you don’t have to if you take a paired approach. Here are three destination combinations worth exploring this summer.

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Morehead City/Beaufort Head three hours north to North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, where you can experience Morehead City and Beaufort. Morehead City offers unique boutiques, eateries and fishing events, like the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, which takes place annually in early June. Seafood fans won’t want to miss the annual North Carolina Seafood Festival in October. Drive 5 miles east to see what Travel + Leisure magazine titled “America’s Favorite Town” (2014). Boat owners can pull into Beaufort Docks then walk down Front Street to the historic district, established in 1709. Shop boutiques like Calypso Cottage for globally sourced products, then dine out at one of the town’s many highly rated restaurants, like Moonrakers, the Spouter Inn Restaurant & Bakery or Beaufort Grocery Company. CrystalCoastNC.org.

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1 Colorful—or White—Cabinetry “We are seeing a strong surge in the request for custom colors in cabinetry,” says Vicky Serany, founder and principal of Cary’s Southern Studio Interior Design. “One of our favorite recent projects includes cabinetry painted in SherwinWilliams Naval, which is the brand’s color of the year for 2020, and we love the bold statement that it makes,” she says. White cabinetry also continues to hold strong as a big trend for bathroom and kitchen renovations, according to Luisa Gomez, director of Dream Home Design in Cary. She says white has replaced wood stain as the most popular choice over the last decade. “Most people only do one big renovation in their lives, so when they’re making this investment, they realize that white cabinets may fall out of style at some point, but they’re always going to come back.”

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for your next renovation project As the Triangle real estate market stays red hot, local homeowners have even more reason to embark on a renovation project. We asked industry professionals from Raleigh and Western Wake to identify design concepts that are trending nowâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and that will sustain their popularity as time goes on. Here are six 2020 home design trends you can take to the bank.

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Gray Walls

Gomez often matches white cabinetry with walls painted in Agreeable Gray by SherwinWilliams—perhaps the most popular paint color she has noticed. “I do the gray and white combination every single day ... people still love it,” she says.

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Gomez adds that the popularity of the gray and white color palette mixed with quartz countertops mimics the look of marble, which is a more durable material, so customers get a low-maintenance look they love. “Quartz is nonporous and has an antimicrobial feature, so it’s pretty carefree and it won’t stain,” she says.

Design Lines Signature founder Judy Pickett says colorful and bold looks are in, as confirmed by statement-making kitchen appliances from the collaboration between Italian brands Smeg and Dolce & Gabbana. Their vibrant, meticulously detailed products include refrigerators, ranges, hoods, and small appliances decorated in motifs inspired by Sicilian painters and majolica pottery. Pickett cites a recent project that incorporated a bright turquoise La Cornueoven to give the kitchen a pop of color. Elizabeth O’Neal, a senior designer with Southern Studio Interior Design, anticipates that bold, colorful wallpaper designs with unique patterns will be a big hit this year. “Wallpaper isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, and unexpected and creative applications will infuse new life [into] interiors in 2020,” she predicts.

O’Neal says wallpaper can also be used to accent certain features in a room. “Powder rooms are not the only place to use wallpaper,” she says. “For interest, try a fun pattern in your butler’s pantry with a contrasting, high-gloss trim color. A metallic, textured paper on the ceiling of a bedroom would also add an exciting layer to the overall aesthetic of the room.”

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Raleigh’s Danforth Designed stands out for bucking the idea of trends when collaborating with clients. “We’re more interested in the evolution of design, as well as exploring how changing culture impacts the way we think about and configure space and the elements within it,” says lead designer Mitch Danforth. For example, Danforth compares the rise of tiny homes with the use of cloud computing. “Many are choosing smaller homes and devices, looking instead beyond the boundaries of their former boxes,” he says. “Less costly and portable homes provide for experiences outside of the space we call home.” Danforth has also observed living spaces mirror the demand for transparency and vulnerability in personal interactions. “Our common rooms are now open to one another— including kitchens and all of their requisite mess,” he adds, explaining the shift towards “lounge kitchens” in many renovations. “The messiest place in the house has become the favorite living space for many,” he says. Freestanding tubs have also proven to be a popular choice in bathroom renovations. “A lot of people believe that they need a tub in the master bathroom,” Gomez says, adding that freestanding options provide a custom, luxurious design feature.

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Live Edges Dani Fox, owner of Wake Forest’s Duvall & Co., speaks to the popularity of live edge furniture, which emphasizes the raw beauty of a wood slab by highlighting its natural edge. “Consumers love that every piece is one-of-akind—a true piece of art that tells a different story based on the wood’s natural contours and character,” she says. Increasingly, Fox has seen customers opt to incorporate modern elements into live-edge furniture, rather than stick strictly to the rustic aesthetic. “Rich, textured woods are now being combined with sleek lines, metal accents, resin epoxy and concrete,” she says. “Quality, sustainability and uniqueness will continue to make live-edge furniture popular for years to come.”

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“We’re also seeing a continuation of the smart home trend,” says Design Lines Signature’s founder Judy Pickett, which is growing beyond the likes of biometric door locks to include devices tailored to an individual’s lifestyle. Some new high-tech kitchen products creating a buzz are voice-activated faucets; the Plum Wine Dispenser, which chills and preserves wine; and the Zip HydroTap system, a faucet that delivers boiling, chilled or sparkling water on demand.

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Want to increase your home’s curb appeal? Innovative approaches to traditional technology offer exciting new landscaping options. Custom lighting is a tried-and-true way to show off your home during the evening, when many people are out and about and will be looking at it. New products have opened up fresh ways to landscape with lighting. Longlasting LED lights eliminate the chore of changing bulbs, since these light-emitting diodes last indefinitely. Homeowners can also control their lighting direction, intensity and color to a much greater degree than in years past. “Through lighting, you can kind of make things that you don’t want to see go away,” says John Spivey, founder and president of Gardens of the Carolinas in Raleigh. Homeowners can illuminate a shrub or tree, for example, effectively blotting out anything near it that they’d rather de-emphasize. Increased color, style and pattern options also leave

homeowners with more lighting options than they have had in the past. Walkways are another traditional yard feature that landscapers are treating differently right now. Traditionally, the walkway from the driveway to the house is narrow and turns at sharp angels. “If you’re able to realign that walk from wherever your guests are going to park, they’ll be able to see where they’re going,” Spivey says. “We have encouraged people to change their entryway design and have their walks curve out to the driveway”— or the street, he adds, depending on where people are likely to walk, as opposed to meeting the driveway at a sharp angle. Front yards are being used more, so emphasizing hospitality by making entrances and walkways more attractive has become increasingly important. “It has a more friendly feel,” Spivey says. “It’s more pleasant, and when you ask about curb appeal, this is something that really hits the mark.”

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Western Wake Real Estate Stats Get the facts before you make your move

Morrisville Population: 27,453 Square miles: 8.26 Median home value: $317,700 Median listing home price: $332,900 Median listing price per square foot: $157 Median price of homes that have sold: $312,600 Median home size: 2,311 square feet Property tax: .96% Average age of residents: 33.4 Average income: $96,489 College educated: 67.7%

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Apex Population: 53,852 Square miles: 15.37 Median home value: $307,800 Median listing home price: $392,000 Median listing price per square foot: $154 Median price of homes that have sold: $339,900 Median home size: 2,992 square feet Property tax: .91% Average age of residents: 37.4 Average income: $105,404 College educated: 62.9%

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Cary Population: 168,160 Square miles: 54.34 Median home value: $337,700 Median listing home price: $374,000 Median listing price per square foot: $162 Median home size: 2,780 square feet Property tax: .89% Average age of residents: 39.6 Average income: $101,079 College educated: 66.6%

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Population: 36,749 Square miles: 15.01 Median home value: $283,700 Median listing home price: $374,900 Median listing price per square foot: $149 Median price of homes that have sold: $315,300 Median home size: 2,985 square feet Property tax: .99% Average age of residents: 35.4 Average income: $104,822 College educated: 55.9%

Population: 29,200 Square miles: 12.09 Median home value: $232,100 Median listing home price: $299,900 Median listing price per square foot: $136 Median price of homes that have sold: $269,600 Median home size: 2,417 square feet Property tax: .96% Average age of residents: 34.7 Average income: $74,618 College educated: 43.7%

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LOCAL COUPLES SHARE THE DAZZLING DETAILS OF THEIR DREAM DAY When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re lucky enough to live in a state as diverse as North Carolina, choosing a setting for your wedding day is like being a kid in a candy store! We got to know these local couples and devoured every detail of their memorable occasions. Whether they met through friends, online or at school, these newlyweds have proven that you can find and celebrate love in uniquely beautiful places and ways.

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Bengali Bash Tajeen Hasan and Xavier Gomes October 12, 2019 The first time Xavier saw Tajeen, she was on stage singing with the Triangle Bangladesh Society of North Carolina. Fast-forward to their epic, 500-guest, five-day-long wedding celebration at the Raleigh Marriott City Center. It began with a henna ceremony. Next, they celebrated the “gaye holud” tradition, which Tajeen says is designed to “brighten the couple up for their big day.” For the reception she wore red, which denotes love and passion, and was carried in on a floral-covered Doli to signify moving into the next phase of her life.

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A Shore Thing Lynn Koy and Thomas Stone September 28, 2019 With the Atlantic Ocean and Carolina blue skies as a backdrop, Lynn Koy and Thomas Stone of Cary celebrated their wedding in Ocean Isle. Lynn and her daughter, Bella, wore custom-made beaded and lace gowns reflecting Lynn’s Cambodian heritage. After Lynn and Thomas made their vows to each other, Bella declared her love and appreciation for her “new daddy.” They capped off the night with dancing, endless laughter and most of the wedding guests jumping in the pool—dresses, tuxes and all! Local vendors: Jessica Woodall Photography, Daniel’s Florist and Dogwood Media.

Can’t Help Falling in Love Sydney and Shon Todd Stevens November 2, 2019 Wedding bells chimed for Sydney and Shon Todd at the Leslie-Alford-Mims House in Holly Springs. The couple met—and continue to live—in Clayton, but they fell in love with the ambience of this historic Holly Springs venue, situated under a canopy of magnolia trees. Family friends Tommy and Valerie Niemann sang “Can’t Help Falling in Love” as Sydney walked down the aisle. Belle’s Catering supplied a feast of southern cuisine, and the couple’s cake was made even sweeter by the fact that Sydney’s high school friend owns the company that made it: Carter’s Baking Company. Local vendors: Alaina Ronquillo Photography, Leslie-Alford-Mims House, Plume Events, Orangerie Events, Belle’s Catering and Carter’s Baking Co.

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Farmhouse Elegance Taylor and Nicolas Jimenez October 6, 2019 Though they met in middle school, Nick couldn’t work up the nerve to express his feelings for Taylor until their sophomore year at Holly Springs High School. The rest, as they say, is history. These high school sweethearts made it official on a Sunday afternoon at the rustic, yet exquisite, Pavilion at Carriage Farm in Raleigh. Photographer Jaime Lackey worked with a dreamy setting of horses strolling in lush pastures. Taylor recalls that dancing with her family, friends and new husband to tunes by DJ Ones was the highlight of the day. Local vendors: Jaime Lackey Photography, The Pavilion at Carriage Farm, Specialties Florals and Events, New York Bride & Groom of Raleigh, Rocky Top Catering, Ashley Cakes and DJ Ones.

Multicultural Matrimony Ashley and Stephen Autry October 19, 2019 Online dating success story Ashley and Stephen Autry chose a rolling meadow at Summerfield Farms, just outside of Greensboro, for their union’s setting. Ashley adorned her bridesmaids with floral gowns and pastelhued flowers, putting nature front and center for this romantic outdoor ceremony. In honor of her Korean eritage, she wore a traditional Korean gown called a hanbok as she and Stephen greeted guests and cut the cake. A dance party complete with glow-in-the-dark wands wrapped up the joyous festivities. Ashley enjoyed planning her wedding so much, she formed her own event planning company in Raleigh: Rosé and Gold Events. Local vendors: Kathleen Nolis Photography and Ardent Floral Design.

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WHETHER YOU’RE GOING FOR URBAN CHIC, TRADITIONAL ELEGANCE OR PASTORAL PEACE, THESE MUST-SEE WESTERN WAKE WEDDING VENUES OFFER THE PERFECT SETTING FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY.

The Umstead Hotel and Spa 100 Woodland Pond Drive, Cary 919.447.4000 TheUmstead.com Plan an indoor or outdoor ceremony at this fivestar hotel that accommodates up to 300. Host your special day in the grand ballroom, which features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the hotel’s private lake; or outdoors on the wooded grounds, lakeside terrace or expansive lawn featuring wide stone pavers. Wedding planning, catering, event rentals, lighting and sound are all provided by the hotel.

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110 N. Walker Street, Cary 919.590.9045 ChathamStationNC.com/events-we-host This new venue in Cary seats up to 175 comfortably for a dinner-style reception, or up to 270 for a cocktail-style celebration. Natural light streams in through seven garage doors and overhead skylights. Interior features include exposed brick walls, chandeliers, vintage exterior market lights, a custom bar piece, herringbone ceremony backdrop, tables and chairs, fenced outdoor space and two wellappointed changing suites.

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Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel Highgrove Estate 1613 South Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.552.6154 Highgrove-NC.com

The Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel offers an elegant ballroom that seats up to 300 and features floor-toceiling windows. Guests can enjoy pre-wedding cocktails on the outside terrace or roam the inner terrace, which features built-in lounge areas and an open concept floor plan. Accommodations, catering, cake and bar services are available to create a one-stop shopping experience.

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This classic Southern estate is located on 7 acres overlooking Lake Laurel. Exchange vows by fireside in the grand ballroom, which accommodates up to 200 guests and features chandeliers and a billowing fabric-draped ceiling. Or host your ceremony on the lawn under the trellis. Guests can enjoy fireside cocktails in the chandelier-lit covered lounge or while strolling open-air brick patios. Catering and wedding planning is provided on-site.

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Prestonwood Country Club 300 Prestonwood Parkway, Cary 919.467.2566 Prestonwood.com Choose from multiple private party spaces at this Cary country club that accommodate small and large groups. The grand ballroom seats up to 350, while the outdoor veranda seats 80â&#x20AC;&#x201C;150 guests and features cathedral ceilings with exposed wood beams and overlooks 54 holes of championship golf. Audio-visual equipment is available, and customers must order from an on-site catering package. 52 | CaryLiving.com

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This mill, which manufactured underpants and bathing suits until 1930, was purchased by Afghani immigrant Abdul Zalal in 1980. Zalal worked with current operator and creative director Samad Hachby in 2009 to create a dining space that now accommodates Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar. In 2014, Hachby converted the mill’s third floor into a special events venue that seats up to 180. An outdoor cocktail space is also available. No outside food and beverages are permitted.

Plan a “classic chic” wedding in this unique downtown Raleigh venue featuring floorto-ceiling exposed brick walls, hardwood floors and high lattice ceilings. Bands can perform on an elevated platform at the front of the venue. Seat up to 200 guests for the ceremony and 185 for dinner. The wedding rehearsal, tables and chairs, and sound system with a wireless microphone are included. Catering is provided by Empire Eats, which offers a choice of eight vendors.

Located 2 miles from downtown Apex on 11 pastoral, landscaped acres, this home offers three indoor and outdoor event spaces that accommodate up to 299 guests. The home’s main level offers a cozy fireplace and 1,000 square feet of veranda overlooking a ceremony wall, 1-acre pond and rustic barn. Work with an on-site coordinator and team of preferred vendors.

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The Mayton Inn 301 South Academy Street, Cary 919.670.5000 MaytonInn.com/business-or-pleasure/weddings Book the Waverly Room in this historic inn located in the heart of downtown Cary to host an intimate wedding ceremony for up to 50 guests and/or reception for up to 100 guests in an elegant and comfortable living room ambience. Use of tables, chairs, linens and glassware is complimentary, as is table setup.

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WHEN ELEGANCE DEMANDS EXCELLENCE These luxury leaders employ powerful marketing strategies for their listings: • Aggressive advertising through multiple real estate companies • Exclusive tour of your home by members of the Luxury Home Marketing Group • Recommendations by members to increase your home-selling success • Networking your home with member’s luxury home buyers

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GALLERY OF LUXURY HOMES

Sheri Hagerty, Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby’s International Realty, 400 Broadwing Way, Greyhawk Landing, Apex, $950,000 SOLD

Shawn Britt, Realty World Triangle Living, 3105 Cone Manor, Linville, Raleigh, $1,799,000

Mollie Owen, Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby’s International Realty, 1820 Oatlands Court, Wakefield Estates,Wake Forest, $2,500,000

Margaret Struble, RE/MAX United, 905 Dominion Hill, Carpenter Village, Cary, $1,599,000

Lindsay Jackson, Coldwell Banker HPW Global Luxury, 1801 Jenks Carpenter Road, Cary, $895,000

Linda Trevor, RE/MAX United, 115 Kendleton Place,Regency, Cary, $1,835,000 SOLD

Linda Trevor, RE/MAX United, 648 Tant Road, Spring Hope, $2,900,000

Linda Craft,Linda Craft & Team, Realtors, 1340 Caistor Lane, Moorlands, Raleigh, $1,100,000

Leslie Young, Coldwell Banker HPW Global Luxury, 1412 Hedgelawn Way, North Ridge, Raleigh, $3,700,000

Kimberly Conroy, Coldwell Banker HPW Global Luxury, 1405 Barony Lake Way, The Barony, Raleigh, $2,450,000

Deborah Nance, Real Living Pittman Properties, 1501 Barony Lake Way, The Barony, Raleigh, $1,050,000 SOLD

Debbie Van Horn, Fonville Morisey, 7249 Ryehill Drive, Copperleaf, Cary, $969,900

Ann Matteson, Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby’s International Realty, 2118 Cowper Drive, Hayes Barton, Raleigh, $1,495,000

Debbie Van Horn, Fonville Morisey, 7049 Copperleaf Place, Copperleaf, Cary, $1,284,000 SOLD

Jill Rekuc, Olde Raleigh Real Estate, 4034 John S. Raboteau Wynd, Olde Raleigh, Raleigh, $875,000

Kathy Beacham, Coldwell Banker HPW Global Luxury, 11201 Jonas Ridge Lane, Linville, Raleigh, $1,699,500

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Atlantic Spas & Billiards STAY HOME. HAVE FUN. BE WELL.

If it’s been a while since you shopped at Atlantic Spas & Billiards— or if you’ve never stopped by our store before—it’s a great time to visit our unique showroom on Glenwood Avenue. This year marks our 33rd anniversary doing business in the Triangle, and we know a thing or two about creating spaces dedicated to family fun, relaxation and wellness. Atlantic Spas & Billiards is a family-owned business focused on bringing customers from the Triangle to Wilmington the best brands in our industry. We are your local dealer and service center for Hot Spring Spas, Caldera Spas, Endless Pools and Finnleo Saunas, as well as Olhausen Billiards and Memphis Grills. Stay Home. Have Fun. Be Well.

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Furnish BRINGING ARTISTRY BACK INTO HOME INTERIORS

Raleigh has waited too long for a furniture and design experience like the one at Furnish. Stylish and modern, and as intimately personalized as it is unique, the design collection at Furnish assures clients that they’ve found someplace special. Furnish prides itself on the many attributes that set it apart, such as custom-upholstered furniture made in America and pieces built by the hands of Amish artisans. They also have an extensive collection of rugs, lighting and art to complete each room, as well as custom outdoor furniture. But that’s not all. In addition to an unparalleled selection of products, the Furnish process is something else that sets it apart. “We love collaborative clients who want to get down and dirty with our designers and create something that is specific to their style,” owner Michelle Hardy says. “Often, our clients aren’t sure of their exact aesthetic, but they find their style when working with our designers.” Floor to ceiling, inside and out, Furnish creates the perfect setting that speaks to the preferences and lifestyle of its discerning clientele. Visit the showroom today to see how the designers at Furnish can help you turn the dreams for your home into reality.

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Dream Home Design THE TRIANGLE’S SPECIALIST IN KITCHEN, BATHROOM, AND FLOORING REMODELING

Dream Home Design of Cary is the Triangle’s specialist in kitchen, bathroom, and flooring remodeling. As a full-service remodeling company, Luisa and Jesus and their dream team will identify your needs and take you from concept to completion in a hassle-free environment. Whether you need a basic tub, shower, or countertop replacement or a complete redesign and renovation, Dream Home Design is a one-stop shop for your kitchen, flooring, and bathroom needs. Visit the showroom for personalized service and an extensive selection including tile, cabinets, granite, marble, quartz, paint, hardwood flooring, showers, and doors. Free estimates and free in-home design consultations!

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Pineapple Berry

Smoothie

RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY

Ingredients:

BY GINNY WILLIAMS

(Serves 2)

1 cup frozen pineapple ½ cup frozen raspberries ½ cup frozen wild blueberries ½ cup frozen strawberries 1 cup orange juice ½ cup coconut water ½-inch piece of fresh ginger

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Directions Put all ingredients in a blender and blend on medium until smooth.

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THE ABCs OF OTHODONTIC TREATMENT Common questions about orthodontics, answered! If you never had orthodontic treatment yourself, you may feel overwhelmed by where—and when—to begin this process for your children. Or maybe you’re just getting around to treatment for yourself as an adult. The experts at Bovenizer & Baker Orthodontics have put together a primer of the most-asked questions about orthodontic treatment to make it a little easier for you. Is a referral from my family dentist required to schedule an appointment for an orthodontic consultation? No, it is not. Many orthodontic patients are referred by their family dentist, but most are referred by family and friends who have had good experiences with their providers. What will I learn from the initial consultation? There are four essential questions that the doctor will answer during the consultation: 1. Is there an orthodontic concern, and if so, what is it? 2. What must be done to correct the problem? 3. How long will the treatment take to complete? 4. How much will the treatment cost?

At what age should I bring my child in for braces? The American Association of Orthodontics recommends that you get your child checked at age 7, but most children do not get braces until their teeth are fully developed at age 12 to 13. It is a good idea to get your child’s teeth checked on a regular basis before this age, though, to ensure that there are no impacted teeth and that early intervention is not needed. What are the financing options? Many offices offer interest-free monthly payments and accept orthodontic insurance. Be sure to check your insurance benefits prior to your first exam so you know exactly how much orthodontic treatment will cost. Your orthodontic office should be able to help you navigate your insurance coverage if you have any questions. Orthodontic treatment is a lifetime investment. Knowing the basics upfront will ensure that you get the right treatment, at the right time, by the right provider. After all, you only have one smile—and you want to make it perfectly yours! Dr. Todd Bovenizer

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMMUNITY AND A FOR-PROFIT COMMUNITY? BY BRAD BREEDING This is a popular question among prospective residents of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), also referred to as life plan communities. Many not-for-profit CCRCs are single-site organizations. The distinguishing feature of a not-for-profit CCRC is that all of the money earned or donated goes toward pursuing the organization’s objectives, instead of to the owners. Not-for-profit CCRCs are typically structured as 501(c)(3) organizations, which requires that they operate for charitable purposes. Providing lifetime housing and health care services, even if a resident’s personal finances are depleted, is often core to that charitable purpose. Most not-for-profit CCRCs will maintain a foundation or endowment fund, which can greatly enhance the organization’s ability to provide such financial assistance. Providing continued housing and services to those who have depleted their assets, due to no fault of their own, is a mission and not a guarantee; financial assistance is ultimately conditional on the community’s ability to provide funds while operating on a sound financial basis. In some cases, a community may even require that financial subsidies be repaid by the heirs or the estate at death. By contrast, for-profit communities are often owned by a larger parent organization and are typically more profit-driven than 68 | CaryLiving.com

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charitably driven. This is not inherently bad, because leaders of a quality organization know there will be no profits if they do not offer a desirable product. And while a for-profit CCRC may be more inclined to ask a resident to leave if he/she is no longer able to pay, most operators understand that it is good business practice to accommodate residents to the extent possible. In fact, some for-profit CCRCs also maintain separate charitable funds to provide financial aid to residents. The chances of a resident requiring financial assistance from the community should be relatively low, regardless of whether it is a for-profit or not-for-profit provider. This is because most CCRCs go through a financial qualification process with new residents. Many providers also offer a refundable entry fee; if the resident runs out of money then his/her entry fee refund can be used to offset health care expenses before any financial assistance will become available. Finally, for providers that accept Medicaid, residents may qualify for government assistance to cover health care expenses when they exhaust their funds. Glenaire is a not-for-profit CCRC located in Cary. Its mission is to serve seniors by providing a community they can thrive in.

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Dine & Draft A FOODIE GUIDE TO WESTERN WAKE

African AWAZÉ CUISINE 904 NE Maynard Road Cary | 919.377.2599

American ABBEY ROAD TAVERN & GRILL 1195 W. Chatham Street Cary | 919.481.4434 1700 Center Street Apex | 919.372.5383 711 N. Main Street Fuquay-Varina | 919.762.7731 AbbeyRoadNC.com ACADEMY STREET BISTRO 200 S Academy Street Cary | 919.377.0509 APEX WINGS RESTAURANT & PUB 518 E. Williams Street | Apex 919.387.0082 | ApexWings.com AVIATOR SMOKEHOUSE 525 E. Broad Street | Fuquay-Varina 919.557.7675 | AviatorBrew.com AVIATOR TAP HOUSE 600 E. Broad Street | Fuquay-Varina 919.557.8826 | AviatorBrew.com B.GOOD 1000 Market Center Drive Morrisville | 919.916.5410 BGood.com BASS LAKE DRAFT HOUSE 124 Bass Lake Road Holly Springs | 919.567.3251 BassLakeDraftHouse.com THE CORNER TAVERN AND GRILL 1301 NW Maynard Road Cary | 919.460.0088 CornerTavernCary.com

DIM SUM HOUSE 100 Jerusalem Drive Morrisville | 919.380.3087 DimSumHouseMorrisville.com EIGHTY8 ASIAN BISTRO 1077 Darrington Drive | Cary 919.377.0152 | Eighty8Bistro.com G.58 CUISINE 10958 Chapel Hill Road | Morrisville G58Cuisine.com | 919.466.8858 GENKI RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR 3420 Ten Ten Road Cary | 919.363.6636 GenkiRestaurantSushi.com GINGER ASIAN CUISINE 2048 Kildaire Farm Road Cary | 919.859.8998 GingerAsianCuisine.com GOJI BISTRO 100 Maynard Crossing Court | Cary 919.466.8888 | GojiBistro.us HIBACHI & COMPANY 708 Judd Parkway | Fuquay-Varina 919.552.8899 HIBACHI BLUE 1500 Village Market Place Morrisville | 919.462.9899

Asian

JJ CAFE 2143 Ten Ten Road | Apex 919.367.8686 | JJCafeApex.com

ASIAN GARDEN 242 Grande Heights Drive | Cary 919.462.8598 | AsianGardenCaryNC.com

KABUKI JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE 220 Nottingham Drive | Cary 919.380.8081 | KabukiCary.com

BANANA LEAF 1026 Ryan Road | Cary 919.468.9958 | BananaLeafCary.com

KASHIN JAPANESE RESTAURANT 309 Crossroads Boulevard | Cary 919.851.7101 | Kashin.com

BAAN THAI 758 W. Williams Street | Apex 919.629.6399 | BaanThaiApex.com

KOBE HIBACHI & SUSHI 515 N Main Street | Holly Springs 919.557.1437 KobeHollySpringsNC.com

THAI SPICES & SUSHI 986 High House Road | Cary 919.319.1818 | ThaiSpicesSushi.com

TASU ASIAN BISTRO 525 New Waverly Place | Cary 919.977.4037 | TasuWaverly.com TERIYAKIN’ 10970 Chapel Hill Road Morrisville | 919.443.2279 THAI LOTUS 3450 Kildaire Farm Road Cary | 984.229.7333

DAME’S CHICKEN & WAFFLES 1823 N. Harrison Avenue | Cary 919.234.0824

C&T WOK 130 Morrisville Square Way Morrisville | 919.467.8860 CTWokRestaurant.com

KUMO SUSHI 2916 N. Main Street | Fuquay-Varina 919.986.0983 | KumoSushiFV.com

THAI THAI CUISINE 108 Osterville Drive | Holly Springs 919.303.5700 | ThaiThaiCuisineNC.com

HERONS AT THE UMSTEAD 100 Woodland Pond Drive | Cary 919.447.4200 | TheUmstead.com

CHINA UNO 308 Village Walk Drive | Holly Springs 919.557.9888 | China-Uno.com

LUCKY 7 906 NE Maynard Road | Cary 919.380.7550 | Lucky7NC.com

YAMATO STEAK, SEAFOOD & SUSHI BAR 700 E. Williams Steet | Apex 919.303.8088 | YamatoOfApex.com

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YBA LITTLE TOKYO 1401 SE Maynard Road Cary | 919.467.5011

FRESCA CAFÉ & GELATO 302 Colonades Way | Cary 919.851.8171 | FrescaCafe.com

YOHO ASIAN BISTRO 8204 Tryon Woods Drive | Cary 919.859.8081 | YohoAsianCary.com

FRESH. LOCAL ICE CREAM 138 E. Chatham Street | Cary FreshLocalIceCream.com

YURI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 1361 Kildaire Farm Road Cary | 919.481.0068 YuriJapaneseRestaurant.com

GOODBERRY’S FROZEN CUSTARD 2325 Davis Drive | Cary 919.469.3350

ZENFISH POKÉ BAR 9924 Chapel Hill Road | Morrisville 919.234.0914 | ZenFishPokeBar.com

1146 Kildaire Farm Road | Cary 919.467.2386 | Goodberrys.com

SIR WALTER COFFEE + KITCHEN 242 S Main Street | Holly Springs SirWalterCoffeeKitchen.com 919.390.2150 STICK BOY BREAD CO. 127 S. Main Street | Fuquay-Varina 919.557.2237 | StickBoyFuquay.com SUGAR BUZZ BAKERY 1231 Kildaire Farm Road | Cary 919.238.7224 | SugarBuzzBakery.com VIDA DULCE 836 E. Chatham Street Cary | 919.378.9722

Bakery & Desserts

GREAT HARVEST BREAD COMPANY 1240 NW Maynard Road | Cary 919.460.8158 GreatHarvestCary.com

Breakfast/Specialty

ANDIA’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM 10120 Green Level Church Road | Cary 919.822.1866 | AndiasIceCream.com

HAPPYCAKES CUPCAKERY 9958 Chapel Hill Road | Cary TheHappyCupcakery.com

BAGELS PLUS 100 Dickens Road | Fuquay-Varina 919.285.4980 | BagelsPlusFuquay.com

ANNELORE’S GERMAN BAKERY 308 W. Chatham Street | Cary 919.267.6846 | AnneloresBakery.com

HOT BREADS CAFE 1901 NW Cary Parkway Morrisville | 919.677.1331 HotBreadsCafe.com

BRIGS 1225 NW Maynard Road Cary | 919.481.9300

ASALI DESSERTS & CAFE 107 Edinburgh S. Drive, Suite 106-A Cary | 919.362.7882 BIG DOM’S BAGEL SHOP 203 E. Chatham Street | Cary BigDomsBagelShop.com

JAVA JIVE 2425 Kildaire Farm Road | Cary 919.816.8888 | JavaJiveCary.com JUICEVIBES 1369 Kildaire Farm Road | Cary 919.377.8923 | JuiceVibes.com

BUTTERCREAM’S BAKE SHOP 101 N. Salem Street Cary | 919.362.8408 ButtercreamsBakeShop.com

KALE ME CRAZY 302 Colonades Way #209 | Cary 984.200.2960 | KaleMeCrazy.net

CARIBOU COFFEE 109 SW Maynard Road | Cary 919.319.6265 | CaribouCoffee.com

LA FARM BAKERY 4248 NW Cary Parkway | Cary 919.657.0657 | LaFarmBakery.com

CHANTICLEER CAFE & BAKERY 6490 Tryon Road | Cary 919.781.4810 | ChanticleerCafe.com

MILK LAB CAFE 6418 Tryon Road | Cary 919.200.0016 | MilkLabCafe.com

CHOCOLATE SMILES 312 W. Chatham Street Suite 101 | Cary | 919.469.5282 ChocolateSmiles.com

COFFEE & CREPES 315 Crossroads Boulevard | Cary 919.233.0288 | CoffeeAndCrepes.com

NIL’S CAFE 513 Broad Street | Fuquay-Varina 919.567.0887 | NilsCafe.Weebly.com NOTHING BUNDT CAKES 2008 Market Center Drive Morrisville | 919.694.5300 NothingBundtCakes.com

CREMA COFFEE ROASTER & BAKERY 1983 High House Road | Cary 919.380.1840 | CremaCoffeeBakery.com

ONCE IN A BLUE MOON BAKERY & CAFE 115 W. Chatham Street | Cary 919.319.6554 BlueMoonBakery.com

CULTIVATE COFFEE ROASTERS 128 S. Fuquay Avenue | Fuquay-Varina 919.285.4067 | Cultivate.Coffee

PINTS ICE CREAM & BEER 512 Broad Street Fuquay-Varina | 919.285.2952

DUCK DONUTS 100 Wrenn Drive | Cary 919.468.8722 | DuckDonuts.com

PURE JUICERY BAR 716 Slash Pine Drive | Cary 919.234.1572 | PureJuiceryBar.com

FOUNT COFFEE + KITCHEN 10954 Chapel Hill Road | Morrisville 984.888.5454 | FountCoffee.com

RISE BISCUITS & DONUTS 1100 Market Center Drive Morrisville | 919.377.0385 RiseBiscuitsDonuts.com

THE GARDEN ON MILLBROOK 2400 E. Millbrook Road Raleigh | 919.790.8900 TheGardenOnMillbrook.com

ROCKY TOP CATERING 1705 E. Millbrook Road | Raleigh 919.850.2340 | RockyTopCatering.com

Deli/Sandwiches THE BRUNCH BOX 10970 Chapel Hill Road | Morrisville 919.380.7276 | TheBrunchBox.net PEPPERS MARKET & SANDWICH SHOP 2107 Grace Park Drive | Morrisville 919.380.7002 | PeppersMrkt.com NEW YORK BAGEL & DELI 2050 Kildaire Farm Road | Cary 919.851.9050 NewYorkBagelsAndDeli.com SERENDIPITY GOURMET DELI 118 S. Academy Street Cary | 919.469.1655 SerendipityGourmetDeliNC.com

French REY’S 1130 Buck Jones Road Cary | 919.380.0122

German DER BIERGARTEN 1080 Darrington Drive | Cary 919.459.5874 | BiergartenCary.com

Indian BAWARCHI GRILL & SPIRITS 800 W. Williams Street | Apex 919.363.9000 | BawarchiApex.com BIRYANI MAXX INDIAN CUISINE 590 E. Chatham Street Cary | 919.377.0346 BiryaniMaxxIndianCuisine.com MARCH/APRIL 2020

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CILANTRO INDIAN CAFÉ 107 Edinburgh S. Drive | Cary 919.234.1264 | CilantroIndia.com HIMALAYAN NEPALI CUISINE 746 E. Chatham Street Cary | 919.466.0550 HimalayanNepaliCuisine.com HYDERABAD HOUSE BIRYANI PLACE 3735 Davis Drive Morrisville | 919.924.0503 HyderabadHouse.net KABABISH CAFÉ 201 W. Chatham Street | Cary 919.377.8794 | KababishCafe.com NAZARA INDIAN BISTRO 1945 High House Road | Cary 919.694.5353 | NazaraNC.com TOWER INDIAN RESTAURANT 144 Morrisville Square Way | Cary 919.465.2326 | TowerNC.com UDUPI CAFE 590 E. Chatham Street Cary | 919.465.0898

TRALI IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT 3107 Grace Park Drive Morrisville | 919.651.9083 TraliIrishPub.com

Italian BABYMOON CAFE 100 Jerusalem Drive Morrisville | 919.465.9006 BabyMoonCafe.com BELLINI FINE ITALIAN CUISINE 107 Edinburgh S. Drive Cary | 919.552.0303 BelliniFineItalianCuisineCary.com BOCCI TRATTORIA & PIZZERIA 2425 Kildaire Farm Road | Cary 919.803.5358 | BocciItalian.com DANIEL’S RESTAURANT & CATERING 1430 W. Williams Street Apex | 919.303.1006 DanielsApex.com

LUGANO RISTORANTE 1060 Darrington Drive Cary | 919.468.7229

TRAVINIA ITALIAN KITCHEN & WINE BAR 1301 Market Center Drive | Cary 919.467.1718 | TraviniaItalianKitchen.com

MAMMA MIA ITALIAN BISTRO 708 Laura Duncan Road | Apex 919.363.2228 | MammaMiaNC.com

Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern

ENRIGO ITALIAN BISTRO 575 New Waverly Place | Cary 919.854.7731 | DineEnrigo.com

101 Market Center Drive Morrisville | 919.388.3500 RuckusPizza.com

GARIBALDI TRATTORIA 900 N. Main Street Fuquay-Varina | 919.552.8868 GaribaldiTrattoria.com

STELLINO’S ITALIANO 1150 Parkside Main Street Cary | 919.694.5761 StellinosItaliano.com

Irish DOHERTY’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT 5490 Apex Peakway | Apex 919.387.4100 | DohertysIrishPubNC.com

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Mexican ARANDAS MEXICAN CUISINE 5460 Apex Peakway | Apex 919.362.7363 | ArandasMexCuisine.com BRAVOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MEXICAN GRILL 208 Grande Heights Drive | Cary 919.481.3811 | BravosMexicanGrill.net EL DORADO III 112 E. Vance Street | Fuquay-Varina 919.557.0287 | ElDoradoMexicanRestaurant.com EL LOBO MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1311 E. Broad Street Fuquay-Varina | 919.557.9540 FIESTA MEXICANA 2839 Jones Franklin Road | Raleigh 919.859.1303 | FiestaMexicanaNC-Cary.com 990 High House Road Cary | 919.378.9895 FiestaMexicanaNC-NWCary.com 428 Village Walk Drive Holly Springs | 919.346.1330 FiestaMexicanaNC-HollySprings.com LA RANCHERITA GRILL & TEQUILA BAR 102 N. Salem Street | Apex 919.303.2448 | RancheritaMex.com LA TAQUERIA MEXICAN GRILL 973 E. Broad Street Fuquay-Varina | 919.552.5532 LOS TRES MAGUEYES 120 Bass Lake Road Holly Springs | 919.552.6272 401 Wake Chapel Road Fuquay-Varina | 919.762.6955 LOS TRES MEXICAN RESTAURANT 10120 Green Level Church Road Cary | 919.267.5444 1301 E. Williams Street Apex | 919.367.6797

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TACOS MEXICO 209 E. Williams Street Apex | 919.362.8074 TACOS MEXICO RESTAURANT 1430 N. Main Street | Fuquay-Varina 919.557.1777 | TacosMexicoNc.com TORERO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1207 Kildaire Farm Road Cary | 919.468.8711 TorerosMexicanRestaurants.com TOTOPOS STREET FOOD & TEQUILA 1388 Kildaire Farm Road Cary | 919.678.3449 TotoposFoodAndTequila.com

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MILANO PIZZA 7509 Purfoy Road Fuquay-Varina | 919.557.6093 Sites.Google.com/Site/MilanoPizzafv

ANNA’S PIZZERIA 100 N. Salem Street Apex | 919.267.6237 138 S Main Street | Fuquay-Varina 919.285.2497 | AnnasPizzeria.com BLAZE PIZZA 316 Grand Hill Place Holly Springs | 919.557.4990 1024 Market Center Drive | Morrisville 919.465.9590 | BlazePizza.com BROTHERS OF NEW YORK PIZZA 3450 Kildaire Farm Road | Cary 919.629.6000 } BrothersOfNY.com

VIVA MEXICAN KITCHEN 4075 Davis Drive | Morrisville 919.467.2627 | VivaMexicanKitchen.com JOHNNY’S PIZZA 96 Cornerstone Drive Apex | 919.659.8700

LUCKY CHICKEN 1851 N. Harrison Avenue Cary | 919.678.3153 MARCO POLLO 1871 Lake Pine Drive | Cary 919.694.5524 | MarcoPolloCary.com

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MOD PIZZA 316 Colonades Way | Cary 919.241.7200 | ModPizza.com

RANDY’S PIZZA 4129 Davis Drive | Morrisville 919.468.3737 | Randys-Pizza.com

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V PIZZA 1389 Kildaire Farm Road | Cary 919.650.1821 | VPizza.com

Steakhouse CAPITAL CITY CHOP HOUSE 151 Airgate Drive | Morrisville 919.484.7721 | ChopHousesOfNC.com

ROMEO’S PIZZA 800 W. Williams Street | Apex 919.355.2920 | RomeosPizza.com

JIMMY V’S STEAK HOUSE & TAVERN 107 Edinburgh S Drive | Cary 919.380.8210 | JimmyVsSteakHouse.com

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Hometown History With Friends of Page-Walker First four Sundays in March, 3 p.m. 315 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary Together with The Friends of the Page-Walker Hotel and the Town of Cary, the Cary Regional Library is offering a four-week series on Cary’s history. The first installment is an introduction to Cary, the second discusses Cary’s role as a leader in education for more than a century, the third invites citizens to bring their Cary history for documentation, and the fourth is a trolley tour of downtown Cary led by The Friends of the Page-Walker Hotel. TownOfCary.org

Play the ’Quay March 28, 1–6 p.m. 108 Raleigh Street, Fuquay-Varina Register your four-person team to compete in Fuquay-Varina’s downtown mini golf tournament. Teams experience historic downtown via 18 holes created by local businesses. An awards party will be hosted by Vicious Fishes Brewery after the tournament. Fuquay-VarinaDowntown.com

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Apex Annual Easter Egg Hunt April 4, 9 a.m. 2200 Laura Duncan Road, Apex The Town of Apex’s annual Easter egg hunt starts promptly at 9 a.m., so be sure to bring your own baskets and arrive on time. Guests can also bring cameras and take pictures with the Easter Bunny. A Flashlight Egg Hunt will also be held on April 2nd for participants with disabilities. ApexNC.org

Morrisville Annual Easter Egg Hunt April 4, 10–11 a.m. 1520 Morrisville Parkway, Morrisville Meet the Easter Bunny and hunt for plastic eggs filled with goodies and very special prizes at the Town of Morrisville’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. The event takes place at Field No.1 at Morrisville Community Park. This event is free and intended for ages 2–8. TownOfMorrisville.org

Mid-Town Square Spring Festival April 18, noon–10 p.m. 202 E. Cedar Street, Cary This downtown Cary festival is back for its fifth year. Head out to Bond Brothers Beer Company and enjoy an afternoon of local artists, food trucks, live music and lots of beer. BondBrothersBeer.com Photo by BrianFlemingPhotography.com

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Mid-Town Square Spring Festival April 18, 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10 p.m. 202 E. Cedar Street, Cary

Fest in the West May 2, 11 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5 p.m. 200 Brooks Park Lane, Cary Fest in the West is an event that helps to build community in western Wake County. This free event includes an arts and crafts market, food truck rodeo, kid zone, beer garden, and a main stage with three bands, performances and more. FestInTheWest.com

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Sightings 2020 DIAMOND AWARDS PARTY

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Photos By Josh Manning / Jericho 7 Films

On Thursday, January 23rd Cary Living hosted its Diamond Awards party at The Garden on Millbrook to announce the Best of Western Wake for 2020. The winners and their guests enjoyed a night of celebration with delicious food, drinks and tasty desserts. Thank you to everyone who made it out, and a special thanks to Flyboy Photo & Media, Fallonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flowers, BaySix, Crown Trophy, Edible Art Bakery & Dessert Cafe, Bunn DJ Company and the staff at The Garden on Millbrook for making the night so special. We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to see you all next year!

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New Around Town

CORA Physical Therapy Celebrates New Location With Ribbon Cutting The Apex Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting celebration for CORA Physical Therapy’s newest location in Apex.

MISSION MARKET HOSTS GRAND OPENING A new retail–café concept in historic downtown Apex celebrated its grand opening on February 8th. Mission Market combines café service with a boutique shopping experience, featuring products created by small businesses and social justice organizations. Patrons can enjoy Durham–based Counter Culture Coffee as well as smoothies, pastries and acai bowls, then shop for unique gifts, jewelry, home decor, beauty products, apparel and more. ShopTheMission.com. 124 N. Salem Street, Apex 919.629.4064 | ShopTheMission.com

V Pizza Opens in Cary V Pizza has moved into the former Pizza La Stella location in Shoppes of Kildaire. Originating in Jacksonville, Florida, V Pizza uses core ingredients and ovens imported from Italy to deliver true Neapolitan pizzas. The menu also includes wood fire–roasted chicken wings and calzones, accompanied by a tap garden with 45 tap beers on hand. 1389 Kildaire Farm Road, Car y 919.650.1821 | VPizza.com

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5476 Apex Peakway, Apex 919.626.9799 | CoraPhysicalTherapy.com

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MEET THE DOCTORS Healthcare, wellness, and medical services top the list of professional providers our readers want to know about. The annual Meet the Doctors special section is the perfect forum to introduce your practice to our 140,000+ readers. Special advertising section in September/October.

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Kaleidoscope Living

S N O W Y W H I T E E L E GA N C E

Artist: DIANA COIDAN Award-winning pastelist Diana Coidan is a self-taught artist who has developed her own signature style within this expressive medium. Her work is featured in private and corporate art collections in the Raleigh area, including Duke Health Raleigh and the Wells Fargo corporate offices. Coidan is a founding member of the Cary Gallery of Artists, where her work is also featured.

Many of Coidan’s pieces focus on movement with various sky/cloud formations, the rhythm of the sea in its many forms, and marine life—all evidence of her unconscious attraction to blue. The use of rich color and variety in her pieces produce strikingly realistic results. “Snowy White Elegance” was a future pastel in the making after she photographed herons, egrets, ibis and pelicans in St. John’s Bay, Florida. From the boardwalk, this elegant bird posed for a “photo shoot,” showing off its beautiful plumage.

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N ORT H C AROLI N A TO TH E WO RLD A R O U N D T H E G LO B E IN FIVE EXHIBITIONS

THIS SPRING, one ticket pairs paintings by North Carolina artists with the beauty of Senegalese jewelry, site-specific installations by New York-based Leonardo Drew, and videos and photography by Thai artist Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook. Dates and ticket packages at ncartmuseum.org/spring2020 Mario Marzan, Environmental Identities no. 5 (detail), 2016, mixed media on canvas, 72 Ă&#x2014; 96 in., Courtesy of the artist, ÂŠ 2019 Mario Marzan Front Burner: Highlights in Contemporary North Carolina Painting is organized by guest curator Ashlynn Browning in collaboration with the North Carolina Museum of Art. Good as Gold: Fashioning Senegalese Women is organized by Kevin D. Dumouchelle of the National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution. It is curated by Amanda Maples of the North Carolina Museum of Art. Leonardo Drew: Making Chaos Legible is made possible, in part, by the generous support of the Hartfield Foundation and Libby and Lee Buck. All exhibitions are made possible, in part, by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources; the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc.; and the William R. Kenan Jr. Endowment for Educational Exhibitions. Research for these exhibitions is made possible by Ann and Jim Goodnight/The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fund for Curatorial and Conservation Research and Travel.

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