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ello, 2022! Who doesn’t love a clean slate? That’s what a new year represents, and in this issue, we’ve got plenty of stories that fit the bill. Page Leggett writes about a new hotel in a renovated historic building about 20 minutes from Asheville — but this isn’t your typical restoration: Ceramic artist Josh Copus converted a riverfront, century-old jail on the French Broad Rive in the town of Marshall into an art-focused six-room inn and market. Turn to Page 96 to learn more about the transformation. When Emily and Blair Shwedo decided to move to a new home in Foxcroft, interior designer Allan Chapman helped the couple give the circa-1980s home a fresh new look that reflected their love of color and art (Page 70). And in our monthly nonprofit profile (Page 46), we spotlight the Center for Community Transitions, which helps individuals with criminal or conviction history — including some who have never experienced using a debit card or a smartphone — obtain the skills they need to reenter society and the workforce. ***

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January BLVD. 24 | cuisine A healthier approach to dining out in Charlotte

30 | cuisine With a new culinary team, Gallery restaurant at The Ballantyne Hotel remains one of Charlotte’s best bets.

34 | style A conversation with fashion designer Anna Sui

40 | style Closet crush: Michel Van Devender

46 | givers A Charlotte nonprofit provides hope, support and skills to people with incarceration history.

50 | around town What’s new and now in Charlotte

52 | creators of N.C. Sea Love Sea Salt harvests and blends salt from the Atlantic Ocean

56 | happenings January calendar of events

DEPARTMENTS 59 | simple life Mysteries of the golfing universe

63 | bookshelf Notable new releases

67 | well+wise The importance of self-talk

122 | swirl The city’s best and biggest parties and events

128 | gallery ArtPop Street Gallery’s new class of creatives

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by Blake Miller • photographs by Dustin Peck Interior designer Allan Chapman helps an art- and-color-loving couple update their Foxcroft home.

by Page Leggett Award-winning ceramicist Josh Copus turns a historic jail outside Asheville into a boutique hotel.

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SIP & SHOP Visitors to SouthPark Mall will soon be able to enjoy craft beer or curated cocktails while taking a shopping break. The mall will undergo a multimillion-dollar redevelopment that includes a new Suffolk Punch Brewing in the space previously occupied by California Pizza Kitchen. Guests can expect craft beer, wine, seltzers and handmade cocktails at the nearly 400-seat taphouse, restaurant and coffee bar. An all-season outdoor pavilion will provide additional space with two free-standing bars, and Executive Chef Michael Rayfield will lead the kitchen. The original Suffolk Punch opened in South End nearly five years ago. Other upgrades include a stage for live music and a new play area. Construction is expected to be complete by late summer. SP

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Mindful meals A HEALTHIER APPROACH TO DINING OUT IN CHARLOTTE: FIVE RESTAURANTS TO START WITH by Katie Toussaint Thurston

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t’s so hard to eat healthy when I go out.” That’s one of the most common statements I’ve heard from clients since I became a certified nutrition coach last year. The good news for them, and for all of us: It’s actually quite simple, if you’re open to it. Taking a healthy approach to eating your way through the Charlotte restaurant scene comes down to two things: Mindset and choice. Starting with mindset, a more sustainable way to think about eating in general is to stop trying to cram every meal into the boxes of “healthy” or “unhealthy.” Instead, reframe that to: How can I make healthier choices? That way, you’re working along a spectrum (think: a little bit better) versus an all-or-nothing approach (such as: if it’s not the healthiest, it’s completely unhealthy). A healthier approach can be simple if your goal is to find balance. Hint: We want it to be simple because that sets us up for success in the long term. Which leads to choice: To create more balance with your meals, seek out menu items that offer both nutritional benefits (proteins, fiber-rich carbohydrates, mostly unsaturated fats and plants) as well as emotional satisfaction. Not only will you be able to enjoy what 24

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you’re craving emotionally (say, the comfort of a bowl of spaghetti), but you’re also adding items that support your nutritional goals, like a side salad or green beans to contribute to your health and vitality. While we’re at it, let’s not hate on spaghetti either — spaghetti with meatballs still provides carbohydrates for fast energy and protein for needs like muscle repair. But if that’s the only food you’re eating, you’re missing out on the vitamins and minerals your body could be getting from a plant-heavy side dish or appetizer. A balanced plate is key when taking a healthier, more sustainable approach to personal nutrition. Here’s how to set yourself up for healthier meals at some of my favorite local spots.

For high protein: The Porter’s House

I was excited to book a reservation at this chophouse for my family’s Christmas Eve dinner. There are so many protein-heavy options beckoning to me on the menu: crab cakes, lobster tail, smoked salmon. Look for entrées that automatically set you up for balance: For example, ginger honey-glazed salmon with spaghetti squash, asparagus and green onion. Consider a side of mashed potatoes for some more carb content to balance the plants, protein and fat.

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This Peruvian spot has locations from Waverly to Concord, and their online orders always seem to be ready right on time — not to mention ideally portioned for dinner on the couch. Many options are packed with greens, protein and high-fiber carbohydrates, like the Limena Chopped Salad with romaine, solterito (Peruvian corn, edamame and queso fresco), chickpeas and added chicken; and the Naked Peruvian Wrap with quinoa, kale, cucumber, avocado and chicken. The best part: The serving sizes of Viva Chicken’s takeout containers easily reach a comfortable fullness threshold.

For balanced comfort: Little Mama’s

There’s nothing more soothing than tucking into a plate of pasta alongside a heavy pour of Montepulciano. Hence my choice of Little Mama’s for my birthday dinner while I cope with the fact that I’m getting carded less and less frequently. While there’s an abundance of pasta platters on the menu, from penne alla vodka to four-cheese ravioli, these dishes are flanked by lists of bright salads and sides like shaved and braised Brussels sprouts and braised beans and greens. I went for the protein-and-plant-heavy Combo Parm with eggplant and chicken served with a side of spaghetti, with the Chopped Salad full of kale and Marcona almonds as an appetizer. (Disclaimer: My husband works for FS Food Group, which owns Little Mama’s, but my love for this dish is heartfelt!)

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One of New York’s most beloved and accomplished fashion designers, Anna Sui is the subject of a new exhibition at The Mint Museum that’s more than an installation of clothing. It’s a look inside the creative process of one of fashion’s greatest minds, known for creating contemporary, original clothing inspired by spectacular amounts of research into vintage styles and cultural arcana — from mod to punk, surfer to bohemian. mintmuseum.org

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For menu diversity: Lang Van

This East Charlotte gem has a book of a menu, full of steamed vegetables, fried rice, noodles and broths, fish, beef, tofu, and beyond. It’s perfect if you’re making a point to consume a diversity of foods, which sets you up for a better chance at getting all the nutrients you need to thrive. I’m particularly a fan of the crispy Ginger Tofu with vegetables and rice, while my husband tends toward the Pho Tai or Lemongrass Chicken. Even if you dine here often, you could easily get something different every time you go.

For a mindful approach: Dilworth Tasting Room

Whether I’m seated at the secret-garden-esque patio of the Dilworth location or settled under the elegant pendant lights at the newer SouthPark location, I come to DTR to sip wine. Slowly. And if I order a meal, from the octopus to the DTR salad (mixed greens, toasted walnuts, apples, figs and goat cheese), I come here to savor that just as slowly. DTR sets a mood of mindfulness — there’s so much for which to be fully present: To see (the glow of the lights), to smell and taste (the notes in your glass), to feel (the curve of your chair as you lean back and relax), to hear (the clinking of glasses and pleasant chatter of other guests). Mindful meals mean emotionally satisfying meals.

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These descriptors could be attached to so many places in Charlotte. Treat this as a prompt. The next time you’re making plans to dine out, ask yourself: Where can I go to get what I’m craving, and what’s on the menu that I can add to that for extra nutrition? And off you go, eating healthier in Charlotte. Easy. SP

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Twist on tradition WITH A NEW CULINARY TEAM AND A COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION UNDERWAY, GALLERY RESTAURANT AT THE BALLANTYNE HOTEL REMAINS ONE OF CHARLOTTE’S PREMIER DINING DESTINATIONS. by Cathy Martin

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de Cuisine Tim Selzak and sommelier and Director of Outlets Andrew Brandwein. The Gallery has long been considered a top dining experience in Charlotte. But, in typical Charlotte fashion, the upscale suburban spot is often overshadowed by the shiny-and-new restaurants in uptown, South End and SouthPark. A recent visit to sample the new fall and winter menu was a reminder why the Gallery should remain high on the list for an upscale dinner in a relaxed setting. If it’s been a while since you’ve visited The Ballantyne, you might not have noticed the multimillion-dollar renovation that was completed at the hotel in 2018. Gone is the dark wood and green-and-burgundy color scheme, replaced with a gray-and-white palette, a lighter, airier vibe, and contemporary furnishings. At the Gallery, one thing that hasn’t changed is an emphasis on top-notch service. In the kitchen, Gardiner takes more of a farm-to-table approach than is typically found in hotel restaurants. He sources ingredients from Freshlist, Tega Hills Farms, Urban Gourmet Farms and other local purveyors for the menu, described as “redefined Southern cuisine.” “I like to take things that are really traditional and tweak and adjust a little bit,” Gardiner says. The seasonal menu boasts many recognizable ingredients, but don’t be fooled by the straightforward descriptions — the preparation behind the plates is far more complex than at first glance.

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or Charlotte native Charles Gardiner, cooking is a family affair. His dad, a former chef at The Park Hotel (now Charlotte Marriott SouthPark), and brother are both in the business, which is known for long hours and night and weekend work. “The story I hear, I was like 2-and-a-half, and [my father] was actually home for dinner one night — and I asked my mom who the strange man having dinner with us was,” Gardiner says. Not long after that, his dad transitioned to a culinary teaching job to achieve a better work-life balance. Still, tales like that never discouraged Gardiner from pursuing a career as a chef. He’s been hooked since his first job at Greensboro’s Starmount Forest Country Club when he was 16. Now, as earthmovers convert a golf course into a massive new public park just steps from The Ballantyne Hotel, Gardiner, 33, leads culinary operations at the 208-room property, including the flagship Gallery restaurant. He joined The Ballantyne in June, part of an all-new culinary team that also includes Pastry Chef Christine Clancy, Food & Beverage Director Alan Grant, Chef

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Seared Diver Scallops, left; Olive Oil Confit Beets, top right; and Lemon Pistachio Olive Oil Cake, lower right

Take for example, the Chicken and Black Truffle entrée. “It’s the most involved dish we have on the menu,” Chef Gardiner says. Joyce Farms chicken is brined overnight before adding two layers of house-made mousseline. The chicken is cooked sous vide, and the dish is finished with fresh-shaved truffles, truffle jus and an apple balsamic and served with a carrot puree, roasted trumpet mushrooms and cipollini onions for an earthy, balanced flavor. A favorite dish of Chef Gardiner’s is the Olive Oil Confit Beets appetizer. Red and yellow beets are accompanied by macadamia cheese, white chocolate yuzu powder and a pomegranate vinaigrette in a dish that’s as pretty on the plate as it is flavorful. “It’s a lot of fun,” Gardiner says. “I love beets, and I love when someone orders it, and they’re like, ‘I normally don’t like beets, but I love that dish, too.’” The Seared Diver Scallops entree is prime example of Gardiner adding his own spin to a familiar dish. Tender sea scallops are seared until golden and served with a Hendersonville apple curry puree, fava beans, pickled golden raisins and a yuzu dressing. “The curry, golden raisins, capers and radish is a classic flavor combination, but it’s not the normal Southern American type of dish,” Gardiner says. Other entrees include a Seared Duck Breast with celery root, toasted buckwheat, confit duck and walnut orange jus; Faroe Island Salmon with charred corn and risotto; and a Pastrami Spiced Short Rib with potato galette, haricots verts and red wine jus. 32

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Gardiner didn’t always plan to be chef. He started out as a computer science major at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, though he continued working in kitchens while he was in school. “I saw a competition that the chef I worked for at the time was doing,” he says. “I withdrew the next day and moved to Asheville and started school up there the following semester at [Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College].” He went on to work at the Inn on Biltmore Estate, followed by stints at Chevy Chase Club in Maryland and, recently, the Club at Longview in Waxhaw, where he was named executive chef at 27. Gardiner attributes his success in the business to the great mentors he’s worked with, including three master chefs. “I feel like we’re a hidden gem,” Gardiner says of the restaurant tucked inside the Ballantyne, a member of Marriott’s Luxury Collection. That’s likely to change with the completion of Stream Park, which will bring park visitors right to the steps leading to the hotel lobby. It came as a bit of a surprise when Ballantyne owner Northwood Office announced in 2019 it was replacing its 18-hole golf course with an 8-acre community park. It’s part of a major redevelopment of the area, dubbed Ballantyne Reimagined, that will also add mixeduse buildings, apartments, a 2,000-seat amphitheater and more. “I think when you can see the vision though, it makes a lot of sense,” Gardiner says. “It will be really grand, and pretty special when it’s all done.” SP

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A conversation with Anna Sui MORE THAN 100 OF THE ICONIC FASHION DESIGNER’S LOOKS ARE ON VIEW AT MINT MUSEUM RANDOLPH.

I understand you were very clear on your interests and career pursuit at the young age of 4, and that you once worked several side jobs to invest in your brand. What is your advice to other artists chasing their passion? I always knew this is what I wanted to do, and I always did what I had to do to make this happen. So, of course there were sacrifices along the way, of course it was a lot of hard work. At one point, I was flying back and forth to Italy doing freelance every two weeks and running my business. There were times when I didn’t even have enough for a subway token to get to the garment center, so I would walk. There were a lot of hardships, but it’s what I had to do to make this all happen, and I wouldn’t trade any of it for anything, because I feel like this is what I was put on Earth to do. As I get older I realize that everything my parents said was true: When you work hard for it, and you earn it, you appreciate it more. Can you relate to that? Yes, I’m really grateful that I was able to do what I’ve dreamt of doing. I’m grateful that I was able to stay inde 34

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nna Sui became a fashion trailblazer in the ’90s, when supermodels like Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington and Naomi Campbell were regulars on the catwalk. Her fresh and funky designs inspired by the club culture and rock ’n’ roll scene were a bold departure from other American designers at the time, who drew much inspiration from high society. Now, a retrospective of Sui’s designs, with aesthetics ranging from grunge to rockstar to fairytale to Americana, is on view at Mint Museum Randolph, the last stop on an international tour that debuted in London in 2017. The World of Anna Sui features more than 100 of the designer’s looks from runway shows, along with mood boards that provide a window into the design process, mementos, accessories and more. SouthPark Style Editor Whitley Adkins sat down for an interview with Sui during the exhibition’s opening weekend in November. Comments have been edited for length and clarity.

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pendent, which I think is very rare. Things fell into place, like my fragrances license, my cosmetic license and distribution deals. They all helped me stay in business and ahead of the expenses. Along the way, I met so many incredible people, including (hair stylist) Garren and (makeup artist) Francois Nars, my friend (photographer) Steven Meisel, the models Naomi (Campbell) and Linda (Evangelista), but also the manufacturers that I worked with ... All of these things wouldn’t have happened if I wasn’t doing those extra things to make it happen. I’ve always felt that the grace of the good Lord, luck and timing are three ingredients that can help things along for an artist. Yes, and being able to react to the right moment. Because so many people hesitate and then miss it. That’s great advice. We are all excited to have you here in Charlotte, so I have fielded questions from our own artist community.

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Brandon Owens, creative campaign design manager for Belk Inc.: In a busy world, designing as a storyteller, what brings peace and helps clear your mind in order to reset? AS: The completion of discovery and creativity — once I see it coming down the runway, I think that that gives me peace of mind. All those months before that I was just losing sleep every night trying to think, “How is this going to work? Is this going to fall into place? How am I going to solve this problem?” There are so many obstacles that you have to overcome in order to get that 12 minutes of the fashion show.

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— and I did a lot of research in finding the furniture pieces or accessories for the rooms. I put it all together the way I would a collection, so that everything works together.

Amanda Moody, artist, Bombshelves: How do you feel about evolution as an artist — do you allow ideas to flow organically, or are you calculating your next moves? AS: Everything about my career has been organic. There’s never been a strategy. It’s more reacting to opportunity and seeing new doors open and being able to respond to that. It’s never been a master plan.

Olly Yung, fashion photographer: What do you look for in photographers and models for your campaigns? What personalities best exemplify the Anna Sui world? AS: I’ve had the luxury of having my good friend Steven Meisel shoot almost all the fragrance and cosmetics campaigns. He was always such a part of creating every collection, so he always knew the aesthetic, and also he helped me cast every show. He always knows the type of “Anna Sui” idyllic model … so I really have to attribute that all to him.

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Daniel Coston, photographer: How has the music scene, especially in the late ’90s and early 2000s, influenced your ideas in fashion? AS: At that point, especially in the late ’90s, I was still going out to see a lot of bands. Plus, my brother, Eddy, listens to a lot of music, so he’s always telling me about bands. [My niece] Isabelle loves music, and she tells me about bands, so especially when I’m designing on the weekend by myself, I’m always listening to new music or old music but always trying to get inspired. It’s something that I enjoy doing, and the only magazines that I subscribe to are rock magazines.

Windy O’Connor, artist: What has been the highlight of your career? AS: Oh, that’s a hard one. I just think I’ve been blessed. It’s really what I wanted to do and what I set out to do. My whole career has gone beyond what my dream was. I never thought it would be international like this. I never thought there would be museum exhibits. It’s just so rewarding. It just keeps giving back, which is so nice. SP The World of Anna Sui is on view at Mint Museum Randolph through May 1. 2730 Randolph Rd. mintmuseum.org

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Michel Van Devender by Whitley Adkins | photographs by Amy Kolo

ou wouldn’t know it today, but Concord native Michel Van Devender didn’t set out on a particularly creative path. After majoring in criminal justice at UNC Charlotte, her first post-college job was with the FBI field office, followed by one with the U.S. Attorney’s office. Later, she went to graduate school at UNC Chapel Hill to study social work and worked as a mediator for the courts focusing on child custody and visitation. For eight years, she worked as a mental health therapist, operating her own private practice. After her third son was born, Van Devender decided to step away from her practice, and her path into the creative world began. “I always loved fashion and design,” she says. “When my son was very young, I met a designer and started working for her for a while.” A design partnership followed, but ultimately, Van Devender decided she wanted more. “I wanted to discover the full range of my creativity, and design is just one part of that. I paint, I love fashion, I love cooking and gardening. Sometimes I feel like I have creativity ADHD. Everyone says pick a niche, but that is just so boring, and I would feel like I was not being the full version of myself.”

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Over the last 20 years, Van Devender and her husband, Ladd, have renovated two houses on 5th Street in Elizabeth and built their current home in Oakhurst. Her Instagram page @black.house.blue.sky is dedicated to their modern black home, while also showcasing design, travel, style and food — a montage of whatever Van Devender loves and finds inspiring. Comments have been edited for length and clarity. HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL STYLE?

It’s overused, but just eclectic. I love mixing everything — it’s the way I approach interiors, too: Something classic, something edgier, something old, something new. I love vintage, but I like modern as well. I find it much more interesting in fashion and interiors when it’s a mix. WHERE DO YOU DRAW INSPIRATION FOR YOUR WARDROBE?

Everywhere — from art, from travel. I had a mom and a grandmother who both sewed. If they couldn’t find what they wanted, then they would just sew it. They were super creative with their fashion. Where is there not inspiration

THIS OR THAT Sneakers or heels: I like them both, but you’ll find me on the daily in sneakers — cute sneakers though. Running sneakers are for running! Jeans or skirt: Probably jeans. Jeans or dresses: That’s a little harder. I mean, I love dresses. To me, finding a really cool vintage dress gives me an endorphin rush. It’s like a treasure hunt. Favorite accessory: A scarf — you can do so many things with scarves. I wear them on my head, wrapped around my wrist, around my neck, on my ankle, as a belt. I’ll tie it around a bag. If you have naturally curly hair like I do, a scarf is your best friend. Neutrals or patterns: My house now is a lot more neutral than it used to be. It used to be color and pattern everywhere, and as my life became more chaotic, I just needed more calm. But especially in my dress, I like to mix patterns. Sequins or animal print: Sequins, although I do love animal prints, too.

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if you are open to seeing it? Vintage and antique stores provide endless inspiration. WHERE ARE YOUR FAVORITE PLACES TO SHOP?

I shop everywhere, literally. If Walmart had something that I liked, I would buy it. I love consignment — I love JT Posh. I love Marshalls — I think the one on Sharon Amity Road gets the best stuff. Sleepy Poet. I love going to antique and vintage stores in Asheville. I do like Zara and H&M. I know they are considered fast fashion for most, but not for me, because I don’t throw things away so quickly. I can appreciate super nice things, but I don’t necessarily pay a lot for my clothes. DESCRIBE YOUR CLOSET EDIT.

I keep things for a long time. I never get rid of jewelry. I never really get rid of belts either, because they don’t take up a lot of space. I’m not really into the closet purge. I try to weed out things that are worn out, but sometimes things can be worn out in a great way. I’ll have something I won’t wear often, but then in three or four years I’ll go back and wear it again. I AM SO INSPIRED BY THIS CLOSET. DO YOU EVER JUST HANG OUT HERE?

Yes, when you live with four guys, you kind of need a place to be by yourself. Our house is open, which I love, but at the same time we lose the individual rooms, so this is definitely my retreat. 42

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I knew I wanted an inspiration wall. I collect magazine clippings, greeting cards — sometimes I’ll just paint quotes. I’ll add to it. I might take something down. When I come in here, I want to feel inspired. IT’S NOT JUST CLOTHES IN HERE. IT’S LIKE A FULL-ON, ACTUAL ROOM.

Correct — it’s jewelry, pictures of my kids, mementos. I am definitely a layers person. I love to mix materials and things organic. Even if you have a small closet, if you can get a chair or just a stool in it, it just makes it feel more special. Probably for about the last 15 years I’ve had a disco ball — every home needs a disco ball. I love the way it reflects light. I got mine at Post & Grey many years ago. DO YOU HAVE ANY STYLE ICONS?

I don’t have an icon per se, but I definitely like the vibe from the ’70’s — Halston, I love that whole era, even in interiors. WHAT IS YOUR RECIPE FOR CREATING AN OUTFIT?

I feel like it’s about the mix. Something old, something new. Something more sleek paired with something edgy. I like to mix high and low. So, a T-shirt from Old Navy with a nicer pair of jeans. I love the layers. To me, I think accessories can make an outfit — the shoes, the handbag, the jewelry, the scarf.

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE CLOSET ORGANIZATION TRICK?

Hooks and baskets are super useful. I have [a basket] from Urban Outfitters that holds jackets, scarves and belts. I have hooks that I hang necklaces and handbags on. SP Visit southparkmagazine.com for more photos of Van Devender’s closet.

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Delilah Montalvo, program director at CCT’s Center for Women, and CCT Executive Director Patrice Funderburk

t the end of 2021, there were more job openings than unemployed workers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While explanations vary, including a pandemic-related surge in early retirements, companies are more likely than ever to explore nontraditional sources to fill vacant roles. One Charlotte nonprofit could be part of the solution. For nearly 50 years, the Center for Community Transitions has helped individuals with criminal or conviction history obtain the skills they need to reenter the workforce. Before the pandemic, CCT served more than 1,200 people a year. In 2020, that figure was closer to 550, says Patrice Funderburk, executive director of CCT. Amid the tight labor market and with new “clean slate” state legislation in place, the organization is positioned to play a key role in helping fill vacant jobs. CCT traces its roots to the basement of First Presbyterian Church in uptown, where it was started in 1974 with the help of a VISTA federal anti-poverty program grant. Then called ECO, the program helped prepare men coming out of prisons to reenter society and the workforce. In the 1980s, the organization expanded as its leaders began to recognize the impact of incarceration on women and families. 46

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Today, CCT serves the community through three distinct programs. LifeWorks! offers career development, networking, softskills and other programs for individuals with criminal records and is based at the Goodwill Opportunity campus in west Charlotte. Families Doing Time serves children and other family members impacted by the economic instability of incarceration through school-based support groups, caregiver support and more. The Center for Women is a residential work-release program for women within three years of parole. The women’s center opened on Park Road in 1987 and moved to its current east Charlotte location in 2010. On a morning last fall, Halloween decorations adorn a covered patio where female residents relax or host visitors. Inside, double-occupancy rooms are reminiscent of college dorm housing — only much tidier. One resident cheerfully peels potatoes for dinner, while another is busy making tie-dye T-shirts. Others rush to and fro, heading out to catch the bus or light rail on their way to work. The center houses 30 women, who range in age from mid-20s to mid-60s. They’re not just from Charlotte: The center has served women from about 40 North Carolina counties, Funderburk says. The women, who must meet certain criteria to apply for the residen-

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tial program, are free to come and go as they please between 5 a.m. and midnight. “Most of the women that transfer here have spent a minimum of seven to nine years in prison before they came, and some have spent as many as 15 to 20 years in prison,” Funderburk says. Being apart from society for so long can create much anxiety regarding reentry, according to Funderburk. A grant enabled the center in 2020 to add a part-time licensed social worker to provide individual counseling and group therapy. “It’s a preparation from day one that they get here until the very last day,” says Delilah Montalvo, program director at the women’s center. The former Charlotte corrections officer has worked at CCT for 11 years. “We even help them with technology. We have some folks that have been in for 15-20 years, so cell phones weren’t even a thing. Having them prepared on the technology — that’s a big deal, even using a debit card.” The center allows the women to purchase cell phones for use about two weeks before their release. “We’re the prison that prisons want to be, just in terms of truly embodying reentry and transition pathways that really prepare the ladies to return home to their families into the community,” Funderburk says. She joined the board of CCT in 2017 and became executive director in early 2020 after longtime director Myra Clark stepped down. Her background in corporate human resources at companies including Belk and Lowe’s gives her a unique insight into hiring practices and the obstacles facing individuals with conviction history as they prepare to reenter the workforce. “Bringing corporate processes into a nonprofit environment is a really delicate balance,” she says. “We get to test — and we’re small enough that we also get to fail together and be adaptive.” The North Carolina Second Chance Act, legislation passed in 2020 with bipartisan support, provides “clean slate” relief by expunging certain misdemeanor and felony charges that have been dismissed or for which a person was found not guilty. The bill also expunges some juvenile convictions and certain nonviolent convictions. It’s an impactful law, given that as of December North Carolina had about 105,000 adults in the corrections system, including more than 75,000 on probation or parole. “Our real sweet spot is providing a talent pool to small and medium businesses who are ready to receive and become a part of not only changing narrative but having an impact on the labor shortage,” Funderburk says. She’s also seen an uptick in interest from larger companies interested in learning more about the process of hiring individuals with a history of justice involvement. “This is absolutely the hardest work I’ve ever done, but in a very short period of time, it is also absolutely the most rewarding,” Funderburk says. After more than a decade at the center, Montalvo, too, has fallen in love with the work. “Even if you touch one person here, it’s enough. These women have had it hard. Just being compassionate and knowing that you’re able to help not only them but their families — you’re impacting so much more than just that one person, you’re impacting their whole circle.” SP

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u VANA, the South End spot with a rustic menu highlighting wood-fired fare, will open a second location in downtown Cornelius. The 2,000-square-foot space will be at Heritage Plaza at 20823 N. Main St. u5Church has rebranded as Church and Union with a refreshed menu and a new logo. u Greco Fresh Grille plans to open a new location at Sharon Corners in SouthPark. u Food & Beverage Social Club plans to launch this month. The membership-based club founded by Michael Pruitt will offer events such as chef-led cooking classes, themed dinners and daytrips. Learn more at FBSocialClub.com SP

Interior designer Kim Mauney opened Maison, a home décor shop and design studio at the Morrison Shopping Center. With a style described as California-meets-Southern, the store offers North Carolina-made furniture, antiques, pillows, candles, books, table linens and serveware.

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Salt of the Earth A TASTE OF THE ATLANTIC OCEAN by Wiley Cash • photographs by Mallory Cash

he interior of the building is warm and smells like the ocean. The walls and ceiling are constructed of white corrugated plastic sheets, glowing beneath the bright noonday sun. Nets hang from the ceiling above tables that hold large wooden trays, their bottoms lined with thick, restaurant-grade plastic. Jason Zombron looks down into one of the trays of white crystals that seem to have arranged themselves in haphazard patterns. If you stare long enough, it appears that the ocean is in each tray, dozens of tides frozen in time, doing their best to return to their previous form. In fact, just a few days ago, this salt was floating somewhere in the Atlantic, but now it has made its way here to a piece of land in Burgaw, North Carolina, where Jason and his wife, Jeanette Philips, own and operate Sea Love Sea Salt. Jason picks up a small shovel and scoops up a load of crystals, which have hardened into countless geometric shapes, from squares to pyramids. Jeanette stands nearby. “I never get tired of this,” she says, her voice quiet as if she’s whispering a prayer. “Every time I witness it happen, it takes my breath away. It sits here with the sun and the heat until it’s ready to be harvested. We’re not doing anything to make this happen.” While heat and evaporation are the final steps in creating salt, Jeanette and Jason actually do a lot to make it happen before it gets to that point. The venture begins in Wrightsville Beach, where, in a process and at a location that Jason and Jeanette are wisely hesitant to disclose, water is extracted from the ocean and pumped into a 275-gallon tank on the back of a trailer. From there, the water is transported to rural Burgaw and the 3-acre farm that Jason and Jeanette own. The water is then pumped from the trailer to a second tank, where gravity takes over and the real work begins. Jason and Jeanette fill tray after tray with water, kinking the hose to stop the flow while arranging the full trays on tables throughout the salt house. The trays will sit in the heat however long it takes for the water to evaporate, leaving nothing but the salt behind. The labor can be taxing, and that’s before the harvesting and the blending of salt with other ingredients even begins, but Jeanette and Jason delight in the work. After all, the chance to spend as much time together as possible is what led them to step into the business of making salt. “Whatever business we set out on, it had to get us together,” Jason says. “That was the most important thing.” “It feels great because we’re passionate about this,” Jeanette adds. “And it’s the first time we’ve gotten to do something creative together.” The two met on a blind date in Asheville. At the time, Jeanette was

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blvd. | creators of n.c. working in public health, and Jason was in sales for an outdoor provisions company. They both traveled a lot, and they wanted to spend more time together. Jeanette’s sister lived in Seattle, so the young couple set their wagons west. They made a life in the Northwest, forging successful careers and raising two young children, and they soon realized that they were both interested in food: the growing of it, the preparing of it, and, of course, the eating of it. They also began experimenting with various ways of using different kinds of salts in their cooking. While they loved living in the Northwest, they began to feel hemmed in by their careers and schedules and missed the sense of community they’d felt in the South. Jeanette was born and raised in Decatur, Ga., and Jason just outside of Washington, D.C. “We wanted to live close to the water,” Jason says. When they moved to Wilmington a couple of years ago, they began to look for a shared business opportunity they could devote themselves to. They learned that Amanda Jacobs, the founder of Sea Love Sea Salt, was looking to sell her growing business. When they met with Amanda, Jeanette brought along a salt recipe she had developed back in Seattle. While there were other suitors who wanted to purchase the business, “No one else brought Amanda a salt,” Jeanette says. Since purchasing the company, Jeanette and Jason have worked to develop new salts to add to a lineup that already includes citrus, Sriracha, rosemary, dill pickle and others. Two flavors they brought

with them from their experiences in Seattle are herb and fennel, and they regularly test various salts at local farmers markets in Wilmington, tracking the responses of their customers. They also have a thriving connection with numerous local restaurants and breweries, most of whom pride themselves on sourcing local products, as do Jason and Jeanette. Almost all their salts are flavored with North Carolina-grown produce. Aside from developing new salts, Jeanette and Jason are planning to develop the land where the business sits. While it contains the salt house and a warehouse, they are building a hoop house to double their capacity — important during the winter, when the time it takes for water to evaporate goes from 10 days in the summer to as long as three weeks in the colder months, when days are shorter. They plan to host farm-to-table meals featuring local chefs and artists, and are thinking of other creative ways to invite the community to this wooded, quiet piece of land. Jason pours scoops of salt into fine mesh bags that he hangs from the ceiling, salt that could have begun on the other side of the world, now suspended from the rafters in rural North Carolina. “People come here for the ocean,” he says. “This is giving them the chance to taste it.” SP Wiley Cash is the Alumni Author-in-Residence at the University of North Carolina Asheville. His new novel, When Ghosts Come Home, is available wherever books are sold.

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Charlotte Symphony on Tap

Events + activities Jazz at the Bechtler: Post Holiday Blues at The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art Jan. 7 Enjoy an annual performance by The Ziad Jazz Quartet highlighting songs that reflect the “many shades of blues” in jazz. 6 and 8:15 p.m. Tickets are $20 for the public and $16 for museum members. bechtler.org Charlotte Symphony On Tap at NoDa Brewing Co. Jan. 8 The CSO’s on tap series resumes, with intimate monthly concerts (through May 10) featuring classical and contemporary pieces in a laid-back environment. 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $20; seating is firstcome, first-served. charlottesymphony.org

Charlie Parker: Reverberations at the Harvey B. Gantt Center of AfricanAmerican Arts + Culture Jan. 13 The Department of Music at UNC Charlotte and the Gantt Center are partnering to celebrate legendary musician and innovator Charlie “Bird” Parker. The event will include live music, spoken word

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performance and a panel conversation featuring internationally acclaimed saxophonist Charles McPherson. Free to attend but registration is required. ganttcenter.org Atrium Health Charlotte-Mecklenburg Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday Celebration Jan. 15-17 The City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County celebrate those committed to honoring and furthering Dr. King’s legacy. Events this year will be hosted on a virtual platform, and highlights from past parades will be featured on WBTV. charlottenc.gov/ crc/mlkevents Charlotte Running Club Winter Classic 8K at McAlpine Creek Park Jan. 22 Recreational and competitive runners alike are invited to tackle a cross-country loop for a chance to win cash awards or gift certificates. Choose from the Elite 8K (must finish under 40 minutes) or the Open 8K (any experience level can participate). 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Registration cost varies by signup option. crcwinterclassic.raceroster.com

Museums + galleries A Fall From Grace at Central Piedmont’s Overcash Gallery Jan. 11-March 10 Zaire McPhearson chronicles a charismatic movement known as the “Prayer Band” through the women who experienced it in her photography, painting, sculptures and stained-glass works. 1206 Elizabeth Ave.; blogs.cpcc.edu/cpccartgalleries You can’t always get what you want. . . Thomas Gleaner at SOCO Gallery Jan. 12-Feb 23 Gleaner’s work captures the inherent vulnerability of language through new paintings and a text-based sculpture. The artist cites lyrics from popular songs that convey broader universal truths — intrinsic wisdom that has “transcended their original melodic contexts.” 412 Providence Rd. socogallery.com SP — compiled by Amanda Lea

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A gentle nudge MYSTERIES OF THE GOLFING UNIVERSE by Jim Dodson

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ot long ago, the host of a popular golf radio show asked me who I most enjoy playing golf with these days. We were discussing the various golfers and assorted eccentrics I’ve met, interviewed and written about over a long and winding career. “These days, I like to play golf with old guys,” I said without hesitation, “like my friend Harry.” “So, who is Harry?” he asked. Harry, I explained, is a gifted artist and nationally known cartoonist I’ve known for many years. He has a wry sense of humor, a beautiful tempo in his golf swing and a refreshing take on life. Harry is 76 years old, deaf in at least one ear, losing bits of his eyesight and battling a rogue sciatic nerve in his left leg that sometimes makes swinging a club difficult. He was once a splendid single-digit player who now aims for bogey golf and never gets too rattled by whatever the game gives him. He accepts that bad breaks happen and are simply part of this maddening Presbyterian game, not worth fretting about. So are aging body parts that can’t propel the ball the way they once did. Instead, Harry plays for the occasional fine shot, the rare good break and the fellowship of his companions that includes a good bit of affectionate needling and laughter.

He’s never had an ace but holds out hope of someday shooting his age, the proverbial goal of every aging golfer. Though I’m almost a decade younger than Harry — he jokes that I am a pre-geezer in training — I love playing with him because he is a model of what I hope to be like in the rapidly shrinking years ahead: a man who has loved the game since he was a boy and loves it just as much, though differently, as an old man. He is living proof that the game can grow sweeter as the clock runs down. Golf has been part of his life since he was 10 or 11 years old and an uncle allowed him to pick a club from a barrel of used irons. He chose a battle-scarred 7-iron and the set that went with it. “It was a set of Dalton Hague clubs, really beautiful. I played with them for years, bragging that I owned real Dalton Hague signature golf clubs.” He pauses and chuckles. “They turned out to be Walter Hagen clubs that had just been beaten to death. But oh, how I loved those clubs.” We often meet late in the afternoon for nine holes at a beautiful municipal course set on a wide lake well out of town, surrounded by mature hardwood forests with no houses, streets or power lines visible anywhere. We often pause to watch the action as shadows lengthen and nature reawakens — deer crossing fairways, waterfowl in flight. We rarely bother to keep score. We just play, talk, be. southparkmagazine.com | 59

|simple life Harry’s favorite hole is the short par 4 seventh that angles down toward the lake, with an approach over a wooded cove to an elevated green backdropped by a breathtaking view of the water. He’s sketched and painted it several times, aiming to get it just right. “Isn’t this something?” he’ll say with a note of quiet wonder, pausing before his approach shot that sometimes lands in the water of the cove, sometimes just feet from the pin. If nothing else, getting older also makes it easier to laugh in the face of Father Time. “That’s the easiest 69 I ever made,” Walter Hagen — aka Dalton Hague — playfully quipped upon turning 69. One afternoon not long ago, as we were watching a spectacular chevron of geese heading south for the winter over the lake from his favorite spot on the course, Harry told me a little golf story that speaks of wonder and mystery. After Harry’s mom passed away, her final wish was that Harry and his younger sister take her ashes and those of Harry’s father down to a lake in a park at Carolina Beach, where the couple first met and later married. Harry promised he would do that. His sister was a busy surgical nurse. Her unpredictable schedule repeatedly delayed their planned journey to the coast. It happened month after month. One afternoon he was playing golf with a partner who was particularly wild off the tee. “I was helping him look for his ball deep in the woods, when I stepped over a downed tree and saw a golf ball sitting on top of a

rotting log — almost like someone had placed it there. I picked it up and tossed it over to my companion. But it wasn’t his ball so he tossed it back. It was a very old ball. When I looked at it, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing.” The ball’s colorful logo read Carolina Beach. One word was printed on the opposite side — Mom. “It sent chills down my spine. A day later, I drove my folks’ ashes down to Carolina Beach — four hours away — and spread them in the lake at a spot that meant so much to their life together. I felt real peace at that moment.” As he told me this, he pulled the ball out of his bag and handed it to me. “I’ve carried it with me ever since,” he explained with a very Harry-like smile. “This game, this life, is wonderfully unexplainable, isn’t it?” Simple coincidence or a gentle nudge from the golfing universe? Harry’s not sure. And neither am I. But that’s part of the wonder of this game. As we played on, hitting occasional nice shots and mishits that will never be recorded, it struck me that there was, as usual, a nice little message in Harry’s seventh-hole homily, perfectly timed for a couple of “old” friends on a golden afternoon at the end of their golf season — yet another reason to be thankful for the game I aim to play just like Harry until I either shoot my age or simply fly away like geese in the autumn. SP

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American Injustice: Inside Stories from the Underbelly of the Criminal Justice System by David S. Rudolf Renowned criminal defense and civil rights attorney David Rudolf has spent decades defending the wrongfully accused here in Charlotte. In American Injustice, he draws from his years of experience in the American criminal legal system to shed light on the misconduct that exists at all levels of law enforcement and the tragic consequences that follow in its wake. Tracing these themes through the lens of some of his most important cases — including new details from the Michael Peterson trial made famous in The Staircase — Rudolf takes the reader inside crime scenes to examine forensic evidence left by perpetrators; revisits unsolved murders to detail how and why the true culprits were never prosecuted; reveals how confirmation bias leads police and prosecutors to employ tactics that make wrongful arrests and prosecutions more likely; and exposes how poverty and racism fundamentally distort the system. The Torqued Man by Peter Mann A teasing literary thriller and a darkly comic blend of history and invention, The Torqued Man is set in wartime Berlin and propelled by two very different but equally mesmerizing voices: a German spy handler and his Irish secret agent, neither of whom are quite what they seem. Two manuscripts are found in rubble, each one narrating conflicting versions of the life of an Irish spy during the war. One is the journal of a German military intelligence officer and an anti-Nazi cowed into silence named Adrian de Groot, charting his relationship with his agent, friend and sometimes lover, an Irishman named Frank Pike. In de Groot’s narrative, Pike is a charismatic IRA fighter sprung from prison in Spain to assist

with the planned German invasion of Britain, but who never gets the chance to consummate his deal with the devil. Meanwhile, the other manuscript gives a very different account of the Irishman’s doings in the Reich. Assuming the alter ego of the Celtic hero Finn McCool, Pike appears here as the ultimate Allied saboteur. His mission: an assassination campaign of high-ranking Nazi doctors, culminating in the killing of Hitler’s personal physician. The two manuscripts spiral around each other, leaving only the reader to know the full truth of Pike and de Groot’s relationship, their ultimate loyalties and their efforts to resist the fascist reality in which they are caught. Anthem by Noah Hawley The wheels are coming off in America. Opioid addictions accelerate unstoppably. Environmental collapse can be read in every weather report. Vigilante bands take over streets at night, wearing clown face makeup. The very idea of government, of citizenship, is challenged daily. And something is happening to teenagers across the country, spreading through memes only they understand. At the Float Anxiety Abatement Center in a suburb of Chicago, Simon Oliver is trying to recover from his sister’s tragic passing. He breaks out to join a woman named Louise and a man called The Prophet on a quest as urgent as it is enigmatic. Who lies at the end of the road? A man known as The Wizard, whose past encounter with Louise sparked her own collapse. Their quest becomes a rescue mission when they join up with a man whose sister is being held captive by the Wizard, impregnated and imprisoned in a tower. Noah Hawley’s new novel is a freewheeling adventure that finds unquenchable lights in dark corners. southparkmagazine.com | 63

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ou is smart. You is kind. You is important.” We remember these lines from the novel and movie, The Help. These are what we call positive affirmations, and they’re more powerful than you might think. There is science that supports the benefit of repeating positive affirmations to ourselves. Awareness of our self-talk can be difficult, and working to make it positive can feel cheesy simply because the words may seem forced or unrealistic. The truth is, though, these statements help us overcome negative thought patterns and help us feel better about ourselves. Over time, when practiced consistently, we strengthen certain neural networks and reprogram our thinking, which then positively impacts our feelings and behavior. The way we talk to — and about — ourselves truly matters as it creates the narratives that make up our self-esteem. The power is also in knowing that you own the words and can add qualifiers to beliefs you’re learning or wanting to affirm. Sometimes it’s easier to hold onto, “I’m learning to believe I’m doing the best I can,” rather than “My best is good enough.” Allan Howe, owner and therapist at Allan Howe Therapy, shares: “In the counseling room, my sessions start with asking ‘What’s been going well?’ or ‘Tell me an accomplishment over the past week.’ Every session ends with encouragement to keep looking out for the good. Our culture can be so focused on the negative that it is important to remember the positive, particularly as it pertains to ourselves.” We can translate these accomplishments or gratitudes to positive statements about ourselves. This is different from toxic positivity in that we’re not ignoring hardship or struggles, but we’re allowing recognition of our strengths. Repeating positive affirmations helps mitigate the effects of stress, increases our resiliency, increases motivation and self-esteem, increases optimism, and allows us to be less defensive and dismissive and more aligned with our personal values.

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Kuehnle spoke with Vernisha Crawford, founder and CEO of Bringing You Excellence and a trauma/resilience trainer. Below are excerpts from their interview, lightly edited. What is your mission in your work? My work is so important to me because so often we look at folks who are in need of help or have experienced great adversity and we try to solve their problems or change something about their lives to get out of a situation they didn’t put themselves in. My mission is to help people become trauma-informed, which is a mindset. It’s shifting your mindset from, “What’s wrong with the person?” to “What has happened to them?” When you become sensitive to one’s social-emotional well-being and how it impacts their behavior, productivity, ability to connect and how they navigate life, you are looking at the human being first instead of their situation being the first thing you see. What else should people to know about trauma? What’s traumatic for me may not be traumatic for you. It goes back to brain science. What happens in my brain and body when I experience adversity might be different than what happens to you. Do you have mentors? At this age, I’ve listened to external voices enough. I have a better mentor inside of me. If I were to quiet the noise and those external voices, I’d be able to hear it. I’m in the process of trying to allow that voice to be heard. Do you have any go-to quotes or mantras? I do affirmation time with my daughter every morning. We repeat these: “Today is going to be amazing. I am strong, brave, courageous and smart. I help people. I respect people. I respect myself.” And we always end with “I love myself.” Whatever you put out for other people, give it back to yourself. What else would you add around therapy and mental health? It helps people to admit or say things out loud. This releases the feel-good, stress-relieving hormones because you’re being honest with yourself. Saying “I’m doing the best that I can” or “I deserve a break” is empowering. SP Juliet Kuehnle is the owner and a therapist at Sun Counseling and Wellness. The full interview of Kuehnle’s “Who You Callin’ Crazy?!” interview featuring Vernisha Crawford can be found on Instagram @yepigototherapy or wherever you stream podcasts.

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INTERIOR DESIGNER ALLAN CHAPMAN HELPS AN ART-AND-COLOR-LOVING COUPLE UPDATE THEIR FOXCROFT HOME. by Blake Miller photography by Dustin Peck

mily and Blair Shwedo had the itch. After a decade living in their Myers Park home, the couple was ready for more space, a bigger yard and a quieter street. So in January 2020, they set the wheels in motion and reached out to their real estate agent, who showed them a home just around the corner from their house. “It was great — it had a pool, it had everything we wanted,” Emily says. But the Shwedos wanted to look at one more home in Foxcroft before committing. When Emily toured the home the first time, she knew the property was just what they’d been hoping to find. Its large, flat lot afforded their growing family room to play, entertain and relax, while the location of the home, situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, was a huge draw. “It’s on a quiet, really wide street, which we love,” Emily says. “The backyard, really, is what drew us in.” The interiors, though, were also a draw for the couple, most notably the fuchsia dining room, which Emily immediately loved. “The home sat for a while, and I think part of it was because of this room and the color,” Emily says. “But for me, I loved it. It’s partially why I wanted this home so much.” The interiors of the circa-1980s home were, for the most part, updated and simply needed modernizing and more of the Shwedos’ personality. “There were rooms I really liked and knew we could work with,” Emily says. “And there were others that I just couldn’t figure out how to pull together.” Having worked with designer Allan Chapman on

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their previous house, the Shwedos again enlisted her to design the interiors for their new home. “Emily had just signed off on the living room design in her old house in Myers Park when she called me up and said, ‘Surprise! We bought a new home!’” laughs Chapman. Luckily, the design that Chapman had begun for their previous home seamlessly transitioned to the Foxcroft property. “It was a very pretty home to start with,” Chapman explains. “It’s a very inviting, warm home. It didn’t need anything structurally — minor things, if anything. It already had that bright dining room that was painted fuchsia, which Emily loved. But some of the other spaces were a little dated and things needed some refreshing. Overall, it was easy to update with some cosmetic changes.” The designer began in the front of the home and worked her way back starting with the living and dining rooms and the foyer. “When you walk into the home, those rooms are immediately to your right and left, and Emily really wanted those to be beautiful,” Chapman says.

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With its existing bright-lacquered walls and cork ceiling, the dining room already boasted a solid foundation for the color-loving couple. “Our previous dining room was a high-gloss navy, so everything we planned in that space transitioned so well to this pink dining room,” Emily says. Chapman balanced the bold hue with custom draperies in a Romo Seville Chalk fabric with Samuel & Sons Rhodes Epingle velvet detail and an area rug by Bridgehampton. In the living room across the foyer, Chapman balanced the dining room’s drama with a more subtle but colorful aesthetic, with the Cowtan & Tout wallcovering serving as the foundation. “Emily really wanted a softer palette in the living room, so we kept it light and airy but not boring,” says the designer. “We brought in the purples and pinks with those pretty Rebecca Atwood draperies and tried to make it a little glitzy with the gold and the mirror.” The draperies hang elegantly from hand-crafted lucite rods, a sub 74

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tle detail with a big impact. “Emily loves things that have something special about them like these Louise Gaskill finials. Emily is great about selecting things that you don’t see very often.” The Shwedos’ art collection played a huge role in Chapman’s aesthetic, as well, inspiring the heavy doses of color throughout. “One thing Blair and I both love is art,” Emily says. “That’s truly what spurred the ideas for each room. I know a lot of times the designers buy the artwork. But Allan was so great at using our personal artwork that we love and working around that.” Each room’s unique personality is a reflection of the artwork, Chapman says. “Around each corner is a bit of a surprise.” Two years after deciding to look for a new home, the Shwedos are ecstatic about their move. “We didn’t walk in and say, ‘Wow, this is amazing, this is so us’,” Emily says. “But now, after working with Allan on the interior design, it finally feels like home.” SP

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heal AFTER AN AGGRESSIVE CANCER TOOK HIS LEFT EYE, MATT MCKENZIE LEARNED TO ACCEPT HELP DURING RECOVERY — AND GET BACK OUT THERE. by Katie Toussaint Thurston photographs by Miranda Martin

ealing is hard, no matter what you’re recovering from. Maybe you’ve lost someone you love, and you’re so bogged down by grief that you’re stuck everywhere else, from your career to relationships. Perhaps you had knee surgery and you feel like a shadow of yourself without your active lifestyle — or your ability to simply walk down the hall. Maybe you’ve been so hurt or sick that you’ll never move, or look, the same again. Help — to get back out in the world, to move forward with your life — doesn’t always come from one person. After seven surgeries, 12 rounds of chemo, 75 rounds of radiation and 10 rounds of immunotherapy, Matt McKenzie can speak to that better than most. Matt, a business communications consultant and a longtime local beer writer, was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in 2018 after the tiniest sore appeared in his nose. It was right before his second daughter was born. The three years that followed have been marked by aggressive tumors, more aggressive surgeries, and treatments away from home at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem. On top of that, there’s been a long road to recovery, parenting and keeping up with work. The cancer left a permanent mark on him: It took his left eye and half of his nose. “It takes a lot for me just to go out every day,” says Matt, 44. “When you’re 6-foot-5 with an eye patch, you’re going to stand out no matter what. You know you’re going to get stared at. I would stare at myself.” Lately, though, Matt’s been out for football games with friends, brewery gatherings with old acquaintances and a trip to Asheville to celebrate seven years of marriage to his wife, Allison. He’s getting used to wearing the eye patch and waving when his young daughters’ friends shout, “Hey, Mr. Pirate!” “You can’t be a shut-in forever,” Matt says. “At some point, voluntary or involuntary, you’ve got to face the world.” What helped him through the toughest times, including depression, were specific people: His wife, his therapist, his friends — and even complete strangers.

“Go do what you love to do.” One of the first steps toward healing came when he started hearing — and believing — his wife’s words. Allison encouraged him to stop avoiding going out because he’s ashamed of the way he looks, or because he’s worried that she’s embarrassed by him. “That’s all in your head. If people look, then they look,” she told him.

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“My wife was so supportive in getting me out,” Matt says. “Any husband would love to hear this: ‘I’m giving you a pass. Go be with your friends, go drink a beer, go do what you love to do,’” she told him. At home with the kids, now 3 and 5 years old, Allison helped open conversations about how all families are different. She bought the books Wonder by R.J. Palacio and All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold for nighttime reading. This past Halloween, she even scored an inexpensive Batman costume from a Facebook moms’ group so Matt could trick-or-treat with the girls in proper form. It was fitting, since he’s a huge fan of superheroes, plus Star Wars and The Avengers. “I want to be Superman to my daughters,” he says. “I want to show them that you can overcome things.”

“Breathe.” Matt started overcoming his battle with the depression brought on by cancer when he found a therapist who specializes in cancer trauma. Because head-and-neck-cancer support groups didn’t meet in person during the pandemic, Matt sought someone else who had experience with what he was going through, rather than keeping it all in his head. “You can’t feel sorry for yourself,” Matt says. “Trust me, I did. I had my moments.” He started journaling as part of therapy. “Journaling my worries, my fears, putting it out there, being honest with myself: How much this sucks. How I’m mad at the whole situation. I just started my life with the person I love the most, and we created two beautiful human beings that I want to see grow up.” He tried on different affirmations and started leaning into one word when days got overwhelming: “Breathe.”

Take in every kind word. An onslaught of positive words came in the form of phone calls and notes from friends, too. When Matt was in the hospital for a month after eye surgery, Allison urged his friends to write cards. When she couldn’t be there because of work and child care, they made sure Matt had a card for each day of recovery. And he made sure to read every one. “Every day I looked forward to that,” Matt says. “There’s not a word invented in the English language, there’s not an adjective that I could use, to describe what Allison’s meant during all of this.” Matt was surprised to see social media turn into a conduit for supportive messages, too. He received a flurry of notes from people who knew him from his beer bylines or his snarky tweets. The messages were simple, along the lines of, “I just want you to know I’m thinking about you,” but they made an impact. “All that means a lot,” Matt says. “Especially when you’re in that hospital bed and you’ve got tubes sticking out and you’re getting shots and your head’s spinning.”

“Immerse yourself.” Matt learned that what it all comes down to is choosing to lean on people while you heal — choosing not to be alone. “Don’t be afraid to accept help,” Matt says. “Anybody will say — my wife, my mom — [that] I’m the most stubborn person alive. But you just learn to accept.” And when it’s time to get back out there? To go out to dinner when you’re clunking around on crutches? To smile through a sports game when you’re at your lowest? Or to take your kids to a birthday party when you’re wearing an eye patch? “It’s kind of like jumping into a cold pool,” Matt says. “You’ve just got to do it. Immerse yourself. Especially if you were invited, they want you there — they don’t care, whatever it is. They’re happy you’re here.” It helps a little that Matt’s been covering the Charlotte craft beer scene for more than 10 years, so he knows where to immerse himself. Since he’s an impartial journalist, he’ll just hint that you’ll likely find him enjoying pints from longtime local breweries like Olde Mecklenburg, NoDa, Birdsong and Triple C, as well as at newcomers like Divine Barrel and Resident Culture. And while getting out and about might not make the healing process easier, it makes living life feel possible again. “Trust me, I still get caught up in the small stuff every day,” says Matt, who got clear scans for the second time this past December. “It’s hard not to, because you want to live your life. But you also realize it’s a part of you now, and all you can do is move forward.” SP

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e may still be wearing masks or showing proof of Covid-19 vaccination at museums, theaters and concert venues in 2022 — but it’s a small price to pay to be part of a live audience again. Noticeably absent from this list is Hamilton (April 26 – May 15). You already know about its return, we assume, and already have tickets — no one wants to throw away their shot. We assume you also know that Maestro Christopher Warren-Green’s final concerts as music director of Charlotte Symphony Orchestra will be Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 on May 20-22. (This is how we sneak more than 20 events into our list.) Two of our original best bets were “Covid-canceled” before press time. Check websites and call the box office to be sure events are still proceeding as planned.

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JANUARY The World of Anna Sui, organized by the Fashion Textile Museum, at The Mint Museum through May 1 Anna Sui’s iconic brand includes jewelry, shoes, fragrances and Jason Isbell and cosmetics, in addition to her quirky, often vintage-inspired clothing. the 400 Unit The exhibition offers a peek inside the designer’s creative process, including sketches, mood boards, photographs and more — plus more than 100 looks from Sui’s archives. Furniture from her personal collection and other objects transport the museumgoer to her studio, and the catwalk videos and soundtracks bring the runway to Randolph Road. Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Rd. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for college students and seniors, $6 for children 5-17 and free for members and kids 4 and younger. mintmuseum.org

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Jan. 21 - 22 The former Drive-By Truckers front man got married, had a child and formed a new band. He still sings about his old (wild) life, but age, sobriety and wisdom have given his lyrics a maturity and poignancy not always found in rock music. (“I’m a white man looking in a Black man’s eyes/Wishing I’d never been one of the guys/Who pretended not to hear another white man’s joke/Oh, the times ain’t forgotten.”) Don’t miss the Americana poet of Muscle Shoals. 8 p.m. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. Prices at ticketmaster. com fluctuate but start at about $43 + fees.

Feb. 11 The beloved Italian tenor has just five shows lined up to honor Valentine’s Day. Charlotte and Vegas — two cities not always mentioned in the same sentence — are among them. 8 p.m. Spectrum Center, 333 E. Trade St. Prices at ticketmaster.com fluctuate, but starting price is about $83 + fees.

FEBRUARY Innovative 1970, Charlotte Ballet Feb. 4-26 North Carolina Dance Theatre — the precursor to Charlotte Ballet — was born in 1970. Fifty-one years later (Covid interfered with the 50th anniversary season), choreographers take inspiration from the design, music, politics, fashion and literature from the grooviest decade. Expect new works from choreographers Rena Butler, Ja’Malik and Company I dancer Andrés Trezevant. Center for Dance, 701 Tryon St. Times and ticket pricing were not determined at press time. charlotteballet.org

Billie Eilish Feb. 6 Her haunting voice belies her 20 years. Her lyrics (she writes her own), however, are filled with adolescent angst in the internet age. If you have teenage daughters, you probably already have tickets. 8 p.m. Spectrum Center, 333 E. Trade St. Tickets are sold out for now; check ticketmaster.com (and other ticket resale sites) for updates.

What The Constitution Means to Me Feb. 15–20 Broadway’s Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony Award-nominated Best Play comes to town for a limited engagement. At just 15, Heidi Schreck earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions across the United States. In this funny and optimistic play, she revisits her high school self to trace the relationships four generations of women have with the founding document that shaped their lives — and shapes all our lives as Americans. Showtimes vary by day. Knight Theater, 550 S. Tryon St. Tickets from $20. carolinatix.org

Black Violin Feb. 15 The classical-meets-hip-hop duo has a diverse and devoted following while having pioneered a genre all its own. You’re likely to hear everything from Vivaldi to Marvin Gaye to Beethoven. 7:30 p.m. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St. Tickets from $25. carolinatix.org

Milton Suggs Sings the Great Jazz Composers, presented by The Jazz Room Feb. 18 - 19 Atlanta-raised, New York-based composer/singer Milton Suggs gives “vocal life and lyrics,” according to Blumenthal’s website, to jazz’s classic instrumentalists, including Wayne Shorter, Lee Morgan,

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of Secretary of Homeland Security) and MLK. 7:30 p.m., Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St. Tickets start at $10. carolinatix.com

Opera Carolina: The Falling and the Rising March 11–12 The Falling and the Rising centers around a female hero known only as “Soldier.” After sending a video message home on the eve of her daughter’s 13th birthday, the Soldier is severely wounded by a roadside bomb. Doctors place her in an induced coma. In her quasi-dream state, the Soldier envisions scenes of war and its aftermath. Her odyssey in this oneact opera, created from interviews with soldiers at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, conveys the indomitable spirit of our U.S. military heroes. 7:30 p.m. Sandra Levine Theatre at Queens University, 2319 Wellesley Ave. Tickets from $30. operacarolina.org

Crash Test Dummies Roy Hargrove and more. Suggs has been compared to legendary soul singer Donny Hathaway. Shows at 6 and 8:15 p.m. on Friday and 7 and 9:15 p.m. on Saturday. Stage Door Theater, 155 N. College St.. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at the door. thejazzarts.org

Ragtime: The Musical, presented by Piedmont Players Theatre Feb. 25-27, March 4-6 and 11-13 Set in New York, this sweeping musical portrayal of early 20th-century America based on E.L. Doctorow’s novel tells the story of three families — Jewish immigrants, African-Americans and upper-crust whites — pursuing the American dream. They face the timeless contradictions of richer and poorer, hope and despair, freedom and servitude. Evening performances at 7:30 p.m.; weekend matinees at 2:30 p.m. Meroney Theater, Salisbury. Adult tickets are $23, senior/student/military tickets are $21. piedmontplayers.com

MARCH Morehouse College Glee Club, presented by Charlotte Symphony Orchestra March 4 Back by popular demand, the vocalists of Atlanta’s Morehouse College Men’s Glee Club share the stage with the CSO. This collaboration, led by Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees and Morehouse Glee Club conductor David E. Morrow, raises money for scholarships for Charlotte-area students attending Morehouse, the alma mater of Samuel L. Jackson, Spike Lee, Jeh Johnson (former 86

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March 17 The Canadian band that gave us “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” and “Superman’s Song” reunite for the 25th anniversary of their album, God Shuffled His Feet. Lead singer Brad Roberts’ distinctive bass-baritone gives the band its famously evocative sound. 7:30 p.m. Booth Playhouse at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. Tickets from $39.50. carolinatix.org

One Noble Journey: A Box Marked Freedom, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte March 26 – April 2 The true story of Henry “Box” Brown, an enslaved African American, unfolds with surprising humor. At age 33, Brown was bequeathed to his master’s son, who sent him to work in his tobacco factory in Richmond, Va. When Brown’s wife and children were sold to someone in another state, he hatched a daring escape plan that entailed him being sealed in a wooden crate marked “Handle with care” and shipped to abolitionists in Philadelphia. A story of heroism and hard-won freedom. Recommended for ages 9 and up. Performances are at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Wells Fargo Playhouse, 300 E. 7th St. Tickets from $15. ctcharlotte.org

APRIL Charlotte Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven Meets ’90s Vibe April 1 Atlanta’s Orchestra Noir joins the CSO for an evening of 1990s grooves mashed up with music from the 1790s. Led by conductor

Jason Ikeem Rodgers, this blast from the recent past features music from TLC, Color Me Badd, Usher, Brandy, Biggie Smalls and, of course, Beethoven. 7:30 p.m. Knight Theater, 430 S. Tryon St. Tickets start at $19. carolinatix.org

John Mulaney From Scratch Tour April 2 The standup comedian and former Saturday Night Live writer stops in the Queen City for one night only as part of his 33-city 2022 tour. 7 p.m., Spectrum Center, 333 E. Trade St. Ticket prices were not determined at press time. ticketmaster.com

2022 U.S. Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants, CPCC April 8 The Singing Sergeants, consisting of 24 active-duty musicians, is the official chorus of the United States Air Force. First formed in 1945, the group added women to its ranks in 1973. They come in peace and use “music to bridge language and cultural differences and [help] advance positive diplomatic relations through song.” 7 p.m. Dale F. Halton Theater, Overcash Center, 1206 Elizabeth Ave., Free and open to the public.

Hype Man, Actors Theatre of Charlotte April 14 – May 7 A rapper, beat-maker, and hype man find success as a music-making trio, but — after a police shooting — the interracial hip-hop group disagrees about how to use their newfound platform. Race, fame and friendship form the heart of Idris Goodwin’s timely play. Mature themes and language; recommended for ages 14 and up. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Sunday (April 24) matinee at 2:30 p.m. Single tickets on sale Feb. 11, 2132 Radcliffe Ave. atcharlotte.org Freestyle Love Supreme

Diana Krall April 19 The only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart, Mrs. Elvis Costello’s albums have garnered two Grammy Awards and 10 Juno Awards. She’s also earned nine gold, three platinum and seven multi-platinum albums. 7:30 p.m. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St. Tickets start at $24.50. carolinatix.org

MAY Freestyle Love Supreme presented by Blumenthal Performing Arts May 24– 9 Before Lin-Manuel Miranda gave the world Hamilton — and even before In the Heights — he did Freestyle Love Supreme. Now, more than 15 years later, the original hip-hop musical phenomenon from Miranda, Thomas Kail (who directed Hamilton) and Anthony Veneziale, is landing in Charlotte. Every performance is different, thanks to the wild, improvisational ride. Performers take suggestions from the audience and spin them into quick riffs and full-length musical numbers. This is a “Broadway Lights Extra;” single ticket pricing not determined as of press time. Knight Theater, 430 S. Tryon St. carolinatix.org.

Detroit ’67, Theatre Charlotte May 26 – June 5 The world is shifting for the two Poindexter siblings, Chelle and Jake, who are running an after-hours juke joint in their basement. But when a mysterious white woman makes her way into their lives, the siblings clash over more than their business. Dominique Morisseau’s powerful play unfolds during an explosive moment in U.S history — the uprising that rocked Detroit in 1967. The New York Times wrote that Morisseau’s work bears traces of August Wilson, Lorraine Hansberry, Tennessee Williams and Anton Chekhov. The action is set to a soundtrack of Motown hits. Theatre Charlotte is on the road this season, and their final play of the season is at CPCC’s stunning new Parr Theatre. 1206 Elizabeth Ave. Single ticket pricing not determined at press time. theatrecharlotte.org SP

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An Exceptional Lifestyle Awaits. The Cypress of Charlotte is the Queen City’s premier Life Plan Community, sitting on 65 sun-kissed acres in the heart of beautiful SouthPark. With the feel of a high-end resort, The Cypress offers residents a warm and vibrant community, sophisticated amenities, lush outdoor spaces, and countless opportunities to connect with friends. The only thing you’ll long for is more time in your day. One of the biggest differentiators between The Cypress and other senior communities is also one of the best: home ownership. When you live at The Cypress, you own your cottage or villa, yet none of the upkeep falls on your shoulders. You and your family will receive all of the advantages of equity ownership, while we handle all of the maintenance. The health, wellness, and well-being of our residents are always the top priority at The Cypress. In addition to a comprehensive wellness program designed to fuel the ongoing fitness of the mind, body and spirit, every resident at The Cypress, from the most independent to those requiring more advanced levels of care, has access to exceptional medical facilities right on campus. To live here is to love it here. Shouldn’t that be what home is all about? We invite you to visit so you can experience The Cypress for yourself. It won’t take long to understand why it’s such a special place.

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Senior Living Re-Imagined! From gracious independent living to innovative person-centered healthcare, Southminster is the ideal place to stay safely secure for life. Conveniently located on Park Road in South Charlotte, Southminster is a charitable, non-profit Life Plan community offering a full continuum of care. Recently completing its largest expansion, Southminster is poised to meet the demands of future residents for years to come. Discover our brand new enclave of residences, the Southminster Terraces, and coming soon, Top of East. With soaring ceilings, expansive windows, and large outdoor terraces, these spacious homes are unparalleled in modern convenience. Adding to the community’s appealing blend of residential choices discover well-appointed one- and two-bedroom apartments as well as quaint cottages nestled on tree-lined cul-de-sacs. Now open is the new Embrace Health at Southminster, an architecturally vibrant community designed to meet the needs of residents facing the health challenges aging presents. View one-bedroom assisted living apartments, new dining venues, and small house nursing neighborhoods with interior spaces expressly designed to welcome as much light as possible, while making the outdoors to the beautifully landscaped courtyard easily and safely accessible. New amenities include The Gallery, our newest and largest gathering space, soaring two-stories tall, and home to Lola’s bar, private dining venues, the Loft library, and resident art gallery. Our award-winning culinary team satisfies the most discerning palates with delectable and nutritious meals with the freshest ingredients, many locally sourced. With easy access to our modern wellness center and impressive indoor pool, you’ll find new ways to remain healthy, active, energetic, and well.

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Luxury Retirement Meets Urban Living The Barclay at SouthPark offers modern, maintenance-free living with resort-like amenities. The Barclay operates as a rental community, meaning there is no large out-of-pocket entrance fee which allows for the residents hard-earned assets to continue to work for them. As a Life Plan Community, The Barclay at SouthPark offers more than just a place to call home. It provides a unique way to plan for the future and get the most out of life by embracing and maintaining an active, engaging lifestyle. Enjoy the benefit of our INSPIRE wellness program, which focuses on whole-person wellness. Our program is designed to meet the emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual, and physical needs of the resident. Residents and guests enjoy a remarkable range of culinary choices and settings. From a casual, quick bite to drinks and small plates, or fine dining with friends. Beyond a fully equipped gym with certified instructors, you’ll find a saltwater pool and hot tub, welcoming community spaces like libraries, an art studio where creativity can soar and state of the art emergency response technology. Maybe the best part is you don’t have to worry about all of the responsibilities that come with home ownership as you will enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle. Residents at The Barclay take comfort knowing they have priority access should their health care needs change in the future. Briar Creek Health Center, at The Barclay, offers accommodations for assisted living, including memory support services, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation. The Barclay at SouthPark believes in retirement living to the fullest. We’re certain you will not just live here but love it here. Visit BarclayatSouthPark.com to learn more and set a tour today!

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Living history by Page Leggett

ou could tell artist Josh Copus that the hotel he created feels like a jail, and he’d thank you for the compliment. Not long ago, the Old Marshall Jail Hotel was a jail, and Copus saw beauty in the old, red brick building that served as the Madison County town’s lockup from 1905 to 2012. “What I saw was the potential — the materiality of the building, and how we could shift things and create a really cool aesthetic,” Copus says. “The first time I walked in, it was obvious to me that this was something special. And most people thought I was crazy. And I kind of am — it’s one of my superpowers.” Copus and his partners bought the jail in 2016, and after five years of repairs and renovations, reopened it in April 2021 as a four-suite, no-frills hotel with a bar, restaurant, gourmet grocery and hotel-guests-only upper deck overlooking the river. Two additional bunkrooms can connect to suites for guests needing additional space, or they can be rented as standalone units with a shared bathroom. Copus didn’t just turn the cells into bedrooms. “We wanted to recontextualize and rearrange what was there,” he says. “There were bars on the windows, which is kind of like a cage. But the actual material those are made out of isn’t bad. It’s the context that makes it unpleasant. So, the bars on the windows became the handrails for

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AWARD-WINNING CERAMICIST JOSH COPUS TURNED A HISTORIC JAIL OUTSIDE ASHEVILLE INTO A BOUTIQUE HOTEL. IT’S ONE PLACE YOU’LL ENJOY BEING LOCKED UP.

travel | weekend away the deck overlooking the French Broad River,” Copus adds. “We gave it all a modern, industrial feeling. We spent a lot of time softening it, warming it up, moving things around in a way that highlights the beauty of the material.” The thoughtful renovation walked a fine line. “I feel like there were two ways you could’ve really messed this up,” Copus says. “One was to erase it and try to eliminate the history. And then, also, by making it into a jail theme park. You don’t want it to be cringy. Our motto was: ‘It can’t be a jail, but it also has to always be the jail.’”

‘A NEW ARTS DISTRICT’ The hotel seems to be the epicenter of cool in a once-downtrodden downtown that’s clearly on the upswing. “There’s a lot of creative Asheville expats moving out here, which is a pretty natural progression as things become expensive and unattainable in Asheville,” says Copus, who grew up in Floyd County, Va. “Marshall is well on its way to being a new arts district in the area.” It’s not Asheville’s River Arts District (yet), but it’s moving in the right direction. Copus explains how the once-thriving town — which originated as a stop on the Buncombe Turnpike trade route from South Carolina to Tennessee in the 1800s — came to be largely forgotten. “In 1961, they built Interstate 40,” he says. “This new highway went through a different county. And so, in ’61, it was like they turned off all the cars. And then, Marshall slowly died. And then our crowd started moving in in the early 2000s, because there were just a bunch of pretty much abandoned buildings.”

My friend Scott Simono used to ride his bike through Marshall when he lived in Asheville in the early 1990s. “Back then, you would hardly see anybody walking around or any active-looking storefront. It all looked abandoned until you noticed someone peeking out at you from behind a tatty-looking blind or a sneakily opened door,” Simono says. “I loved its seemingly abandoned, jungly mountain beauty back then.” After dark, you may still notice some pockets that are holdovers from this earlier era.

EXPLORING MARSHALL “Marshall is one street wide and a mile long,” Copus says. Downtown is one street wide and a couple of blocks long — you can easily see it all in an afternoon. I could’ve spent hours inside Flow, housed in one of Main Street’s red-brick buildings that’s been refurbished into something new and wonderful. The high-end craft gallery includes ceramics, metal, jewelry, textiles and clothing, and there are also paintings and encaustics. Four women artists — a woodworker, a photographer, a lawyer-turned-quilter, and a fiber, paper and collage artist — own and run the place. It’s magical. Marshall High Studios is home to 30 artists’ studios, housed in what used to be the town’s high school on little Blannahassett Island. Just over the bridge from the hotel, it’s supposed to have a similar vibe to the working artists’ studios at Asheville’s River Arts District, but hours have been impacted by Covid-19 and the studios were closed on my visit. I did take a walk along the trail that encir-

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cles the island, encountering some territorial geese along the way. Marshall has more good food than you’d expect for a town its size. Zadie’s Kitchen, in the hotel, has a small but tasty menu of mostly burgers, sandwiches and salads. John Fleer, chef-owner of Asheville’s acclaimed restaurant Rhubarb, has partnered with Copus in the food program at Zadie’s. Zadie’s Market is unexpectedly upscale and sells wine, gourmet ice cream sandwiches, cheeses, prepared foods, snacks and locally made soap. Don’t let the name or the location (in a former gas station) fool you: Star Diner is a stellar dining experience that, according to the locals, attracts visitors from as far away as Tennessee. The bread service ($2.50) is worth every penny (and calorie) and then some. My friend, Amy, and I decided to order big since we were on vacation. We split the roasted beets with cashew pesto and goat cheese as an appetizer. She had the Southern fried chicken saltimbocca, topped with prosciutto, sage and bruleed provolone served with white cheddar mashed potatoes and asparagus. I had the almond-crusted mountain trout. I could’ve gone back the next night, had the same meal and been happy. We had morning coffee and later, homemade sandwiches and salads for lunch, at Zuma Coffee, just across the street from the hotel. (Nothing in Marshall is far from anything else in Marshall.) Copus’ wife, Emily, owns Carolina Flowers, which is worth a stop for fresh or dried flowers from her farm and small gifts. “Emily 98

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is on the town planning board,” Copus says. “We’re very civically engaged and working hard to try to make a place and create some prosperity but also not erase things.” Adventure seekers might want to check out Blue Heron Whitewater (guided rafting trips) and Sandy Bottom Trail Rides while in the area. Pleasure seekers can head up the road a bit to Hot Springs and sit in a mineral springs soaking tub at Hot Springs Resort and Spa.

A MONUMENT TO HISTORY Copus, who took top honors at this year’s Mint Museum Potters Market, was painstaking in his conversion of jail to hotel, where his pottery adorns every room (and it’s all for sale). He and his co-owners, including his wife, wanted it to be a monument to its history. Letters, ledgers, old photos and even original graffiti adorn the walls of the hotel. “We spent a ton of time interviewing people, recording the stories, collecting the photos,” he says. “But not with an agenda … we wanted to understand the past … there are characters throughout the building’s history.” His favorite character of all was Geraldine Brown. “She was the dispatcher who worked in the building for 26 years. She would work 5 p.m. to 5 a.m., and then make biscuits in the morning.” Yates Ponder was the most famous character, Copus explains. “He was the sheriff for 32 years. He’s the legendary moun-

tain law man — always wore a suit, never carried a gun. He’s the main character of the whole story.” But the inmates are part of the story, too. “The prisoners would take the bedsheets and tear them into strips and tie them together and fish it out the window, and someone down below would tie off a bottle of liquor,” Copus continues. “They would lift it up through the window. And that was one of the ways that they got contraband … When we were doing the renovation, I actually found some of those bedsheet fishing lines and a bunch of liquor bottles stuffed in the wall. So, I made an installation, and it’s hanging in the bar.” On my visit, the bar was lively and crowded. There’s a convivial, communal feeling here, just as there is in the hotel. All six rooms are on the hotel’s second story. They’re close together (this was a jail, after all), and you’re likely to meet your fellow guests or hear them in the hallway. You’ll hear the train, too. The tracks are the only thing separating the hotel from the French Broad. You’ll feel like you’re part of history, as you listen to some of the same sounds — the train’s whistle, for instance — the inmates used to hear. It adds up to a hotel stay unlike any other. “A lot of people want to call this a boutique hotel, which is fine,” Copus says. “But I’ve been using the word ‘art’ hotel. The whole place is a sculpture … and everything in it is a work of art.” SP Learn more at oldmarshalljail.com

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Upstate escape FOR AN URBAN GETAWAY WITH A HEALTHY DOSE OF THE ARTS, DINING AND THE GREAT OUTDOORS, HEAD TO GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA.

by Cathy Martin

f the pandemic took a toll on downtowns across the country, Greenville, South Carolina, didn’t get the message. The first time I visited Greenville, about a two-hour drive down Interstate 85 South, it reminded me of a smaller, younger version of Charlotte — a tidy uptown business district reminiscent of Trade and Tryon, a few chain hotels, and a smattering of locally owned cafes, shops and galleries. When I returned last fall, I found the city more vibrant than ever, with a few unique charms the Queen City might even envy. That vitality is due in part to the opening of the AC Hotel Greenville in February 2021. The new hotel sits at Camperdown Plaza, named after one of the historic textile mills that were once the lifeblood of the area. You can’t beat the location: The 196room hotel is directly across the street from the Peace Center, the performing-arts venue that rivals the Blumenthal with its schedule of world-class acts. (The Tony Award-winning Hadestown kicked off its national tour there in October.) It’s also steps from Falls Park on the Reedy, created in the early 100

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2000s when city leaders decided to turn a polluted waterway into a 32-acre urban oasis. Here, visitors can admire the falls from a 355-foot suspension bridge, wander through the meticulously maintained gardens, view art installations and explore the area’s history, including the ruins of an old textile mill where cotton yarn was made. To give the hotel a local vibe, the designers worked with Greenville’s Art and Light Gallery to curate more than 100 works by 35 local artists, which are installed throughout the property. If you’ve previously stayed at an AC Hotel, Marriott’s sleek, cleanlined concept developed in Spain, you know what to expect: moderately priced guest rooms with a streamlined décor and an emphasis on public spaces, including lively food and drink options. Here, those options include Paloma, situated at the corner of the property across from the Peace Center. This busy cocktail lounge features a central U-shaped bar and a tapas menu highlighting familiar flavors, such as the burrata and tomato with pesto and toasted pine nuts, crispy calamari with lemon aioli, or hummus and

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Juniper’s Winter Wonderland

olives. The shareable plates pair well with Paloma’s well-crafted cocktails such as The Dove — the restaurant’s signature drink made with Maestro Dobel Humito tequila, peach habanero syrup and grapefruit soda — along with wine, sangria, beer, and refreshing mocktails if you’re starting the new year alcohol-free. If the weather is nice, the doors slide open, creating an indoor-outdoor space perfect for people-watching and enjoying a breeze. Paloma is an ideal stop for pre-dinner drinks or a light bite before a show. Open Wednesday through Saturday, Juniper is AC Greenville’s sprawling rooftop bar, with a garden-party theme and an emphasis on gin cocktails with whimsical presentations. The greenhouse-inspired spot has a clubby atmosphere that exudes fun. Gather round a fire pit on one of Juniper’s heated patios (open year-round) and take in the breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains (come at sunset for the best views). The vibe here is electric, with a DJ or live music each night. For a truly unique experience that’s a little more low-key, you’ll want to check out The Press Room, a 30-seat speakeasy inspired by the legacy of The Greenville News, the local paper founded by the Peace family that was previously located at the site of the hotel. After reserving your table (Wednesday-Saturday evenings only), you’ll receive a code and instructions for how to access the speakeasy, a dimly lit lounge with comfortable seating and a distinct drink menu highlighting tequila and bourbon cocktails, along with a few light bites. The Press Room, which incorporates memorabilia 102

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from the old newsroom — you enter through a re-created editor’s office from the 1920s — is also a great spot for winding down with an after-dinner cordial and dessert. If the hotel’s seven restaurants and bars aren’t enough to satisfy your cravings (including soon-to-open pizza and burger outlets), the AC is near plenty of other stellar dining options, including CAMP, the creative comfort food eatery led by French Laundry alum Drew Erickson. A few blocks south, historic West End is an up-and-coming, walkable neighborhood with cafes, boutiques and galleries. Just north of town is Travelers Rest, a charming hamlet that’s about a 20-minute drive from Greenville where you’ll find a brewery, a distillery and plenty of places to grab a leisurely bite to eat. Upcountry Provisions is a great no-frills spot for breakfast or lunch, featuring fresh-baked breads and pastries. Travelers Rest is also close to several outfitters that can help plan outdoor adventures (whitewater rafting, ziplining, kayaking and more) and offers access to the 22-mile Swamp Rabbit Trail greenway for walking and cycling. Whether taking in a show, exploring the upstate’s trails, lakes and rivers, or just escaping for a weekend away, you’re likely to leave Greenville with a long to-do list for the “next time.” SP Learn more at achotelgreenville.com. Through the end of February, Juniper, the rooftop cocktail bar, has been transformed into a Winter Wonderland, complete with cozy igloos to protect you from the winter chill.

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North Carolina’s Top Doctors Charlotte region

The Charlotte region’s most respected doctors in 59 specialties are presented in this annual report. Those cited were selected by their peers with a goal of saluting the area’s leading medical practitioners. Methodology and disclaimer: DataJoe Research is a software and research company specializing in data collection and verification and conducts various nominations across the United States on behalf of publishers. To create the “Top Doctors” list, DataJoe Research facilitated an online peer-voting process, also referencing government sources. DataJoe then tallied the votes per category for each doctor to isolate the top nominees in each category. After collecting nominations and additional information, DataJoe checked and confirmed that each published winner had a current, active license status with the state regulatory board. If we were not able to find evidence of a doctor’s current, active registration with the state regulatory board, that doctor was excluded from the list. In addition, any doctor who has been disciplined, up to the timeframe of our review process for an infraction by the state regulatory board, was excluded from the list. Finally, DataJoe presented the tallied result to the magazine for its final review and adjustments. We recognize that there are many good doctors who are not shown in this representative list. This is only a sampling of the huge array of talented professionals within the region. Inclusion in the list is based on the opinions of responding doctors in the region and the results of our research campaign. We take time and energy to ensure fair voting, although we understand that the results of this survey nomination are not an objective metric. We certainly do not discount the fact that many, many good and effective doctors may not appear on the list. DataJoe uses best practices and exercises great care in assembling content for this list. DataJoe does not warrant that the data contained within the list are complete or accurate. DataJoe does not assume, and hereby disclaims, any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions herein whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. All rights reserved. No commercial use of the information in this list may be made without written permission from DataJoe. For research/methodology questions, contact the research team at surveys@datajoe.com.

ADDICTION MEDICINE Stephanie Newby

Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte, a facility of Carolinas Medical Center

Michael David Elliott

Charlotte

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Charlotte

David Jonathan Framm Tryon Medical Partners Theodore A. Frank

Charlotte

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Charlotte

ALLERGY IMMUNOLOGY

Sanjeev K. Gulati

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Charlotte

Shannon Nicole Chadha Carolina Asthma & Allergy Center PA

Charlotte

John W. Holshouser

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Charlotte

Aaisha Shamsul Haque WG (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center

Charlotte

Stephen T. Iuliano

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Mooresville

Caroline Bennett Hobbs Atrium Health Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Charlotte

Robert Steven Iwaoka

Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute

John Gray Norris

Noreen Kelly

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Charlotte

Richard Francis Miller

Tryon Medical Partners

Carolina Asthma & Allergy Center PA

Charlotte

Charlotte Charlotte

Maeve E. O’Connor

Allergy Asthma & Immunology Relief of Charlotte

Charlotte

Joseph D. Mishkin

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Charlotte

Vandana Kudva Patel

Carolina Asthma & Allergy

Gastonia

Kenneth Dale Owen Jr.

Tryon Medical Partners

Ekta Shah

Atrium Health Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Charlotte

Shomeet Vikram Patel

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Mooresville

Dermot Phelan

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Charlotte

Brian Douglas Powell

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Charlotte

Jonathan Schwartz

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Charlotte

ANESTHESIOLOGY Elsje Harker

Regional Anesthesia PLLC

Mooresville

Katherine McNiff Nicholas CaroMont Health

Gastonia

Shannon Page

Regional Anesthesia PLLC

Mooresville

Farrukh I. Sair

Providence Anesthesiology Associates PA

Charlotte

CARDIOLOGY Sandy Charles

Novant Health Women’s Heart & Vascular Center Charlotte

George Craig Clinard

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Charlotte

William E. Downey

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Charlotte

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CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY John Richards Frederick Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Charlotte Eric R. Skipper

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Charlotte

Medhat William Takla

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Concord

Tom Prakash Theruvath Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute

Charlotte

North Carolina’s Top Doctors

Charlotte region

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

Uma Nadiminti

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

John M. Fedor

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Charlotte

Patricia Koury Roddey

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

Troy Leo

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Charlotte

Geoffrey Andrew Rose

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Charlotte

Cheryl A. Russo

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Charlotte

John D. Symanski

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Charlotte

B. Hadley Wilson

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Charlotte

COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY Bradley R. Davis

Atrium Health General Surgery

Charlotte

Jennifer Samples Holl

Surgical Specialists of Charlotte PA

Charlotte

Tiv A. Johnson

Atrium Health General Surgery

Monroe

Kevin Richard Kasten

Atrium Health General & Complex Abdominal Surgery, a facility of Carolinas Medical Center

Charlotte

COSMETIC SURGERY John Michael Robinson Atrium Health Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Charlotte

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Stephen George Cochran Atrium Health Pulmonary Critical

Care Consultants

Douglas William Haden Atrium Health Pulmonary Critical

Charlotte

Michael Wade Haley

Atrium Health Pulmonary Critical Care Consultants

Charlotte

Sahar Mansoor

Care Consultants

John P. Wynne

Atrium Health Pulmonary Critical Care Consultants

Charlotte

Atrium Health Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine Concord

Thomas Michael Przybysz Atrium Health Pulmonary Critical

Charlotte Radiology PA

Charlotte

Michael Todd Lavelle

Charlotte Radiology PA

Charlotte

James H. Oliver

Charlotte Radiology PA

Charlotte

Amy H. Sobel

Charlotte Radiology PA

Charlotte

EMERGENCY MEDICINE Bradley Lamar Anglemyer Mid-Atlantic Emergency Medical Associates PA Charlotte Sandra A. Craig

Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center

Chad Raynard Eller

Mid-Atlantic Emergency Medical Associates PA Charlotte

Michael Gibbs

Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center

Todd Michael Listwa

Mid-Atlantic Emergency Medical Associates PA Charlotte

Emily Champe MacNeill Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center

Charlotte Charlotte Charlotte

Daniel Jason Martinie

Mid-Atlantic Emergency Medical Associates PA Charlotte

Jason A. Mutch

Mid-Atlantic Emergency Medical Associates PA Charlotte

Erin Mancuso Smith

Mid-Atlantic Emergency Medical Associates PA Charlotte

ENDOCRINOLOGY DIABETES AND METABOLISM

Care Consultants

Alan Christopher Heffner Atrium Health Pulmonary Critical

Deborah Agisim

Charlotte

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY

Charlotte Charlotte

DERMATOLOGY

Francisco Eduardo Bautista Vitiello

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

D. Allen Brantley

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

Kelli Coop Dunn

Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center

Charlotte

Adva Tal Eisenberg

Novant Health Endocrinology

Charlotte

SiSi Njia Hester-Clarke

Tryon Medical Partners

Huntersville

Uha Prabhakar Reddy

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

Gary Charles Rolband

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

E. Shannon Story

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Charles Thompson Upchurch

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

Reserve Health

Charlotte

April Atkins Boswell

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

Tara T. Byer-Parsons

Atrium Health Dermatology

Charlotte

FAMILY MEDICINE

Marc Carruth

Carolina Skin Surgery Center

Charlotte

Daniel Thomas Biondi

Alyssa Searles Daniel

Novant Health Dermatology

Charlotte

Jenny Lee Chen

Atrium Health Mint Hill Primary Care

Mint Hill

Meredith Leigh Dasher

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

Tagbo J. Ekwonu

Eastowne Family Physicians PA

Charlotte

Hazem Mohamed El-Gamal

Charlotte Dermatology PA

Charlotte

Vanessa Lynn Everett

Atrium Health Primary Care One Health Family Medicine

Huntersville

Sasha Haberle

Metrolina Dermatology & Skin Surgery Specialists

Charlotte

Steven Lee Gilchrist

Blakeney Family Physicians

Charlotte

Jennifer Helton

Steele Creek Dermatology

Charlotte

Thomas Gross

Lake Norman Medical Group

Mooresville

Erin Hodges

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

Milton Mark Hester

Crown Point Family Physicians

Martie Lee Jewell

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

Sarah B. Koch

Dermatology Group of the Carolinas

Concord

David Richey Lane

Dermatologic Surgery of the Carolinas PLLC

Charlotte

Lauren Bennett-Ale Hull Atrium Health Carmel Family Physicians

Charlotte

Melissa Jones

Melissa Jones DO Primary Care

Charlotte

David Glenn Locklear

Gaston Medical Partners

Gastonia

Michael Sean McCartney Gaston Medical Partners

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North Carolina’s Top Doctors FAMILY MEDICINE (CONT.)

Charlotte region

Cynthia W. Lauer

Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center

Charlotte

Marshall Poulnot McMillan Crown Point Family Physicians

Charlotte

Natalie L. Nowak

Surgical Specialists of Charlotte PA

Matthews

Benjamin James Missick Novant Health Blakeney Family Physicians

Charlotte

Beverley L. Paton

Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center

Charlotte

Augustus Garland Parker Novant Health Blakeney Family Physicians

Charlotte

Lynnette M. Schiffern

Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center

Charlotte

Jason Alexis Parker

Novant Health Inpatient Care Specialists

Charlotte

Kristin Elizabeth Wagner Surgical Specialists of Charlotte PA

Charlotte

Pulak Dilipkumar Patel

Novant Health Primary Care

Charlotte

Eric L. Wallace

Surgical Specialists of Charlotte PA

Matthews

Brent Douglas Penhall

Novant Health Lakeside Family Physicians

Mooresville

Leslie Tillotson Webster Surgical Specialists of Charlotte PA

Charlotte

Derek M. Reed

Gaston Medical Partners

Gastonia

Stacey Searson

The Art of Health

Charlotte

Benjamin F. Simmons

Atrium Health Union Family Practice

Monroe

Caroline Dove Stephens Gaston Medical Partners

Gastonia

Christopher John J. Vieau Atrium Health Union Family Practice

Monroe

Craig White

Davidson

Davidson Family Medicine

Geoffrey Thomas Wrinkle Atrium Health Carmel Family Physicians

Charlotte

GASTROENTEROLOGY

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY Jubilee Brown

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Erin K. Crane

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Janelle Marie Fauci

Novant Health Gynecologic Oncology Associates

Charlotte

R. Wendel Naumann

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Erin Marie Stone

Novant Health Mintview OB/GYN

Charlotte

HAND SURGERY

Nicholas E. Anthony

Atrium Health Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Charlotte

Amit Aravapalli

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

Oscar Sven Brann

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

Scott A. Brotze

Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Huntersville

John Clements

Lake Norman Medical Group

Mooresville

Stephen Edgar Deal

Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA

Charlotte

Robert Christopher Chadderdon OrthoCarolina

Charlotte

Erika Gordon Gantt OrthoCarolina

Charlotte

Ryan M. Garcia OrthoCarolina

Charlotte

Glenn Gaston OrthoCarolina

Charlotte

John S. Gaul OrthoCarolina

Charlotte

Lois K. Osier OrthoCarolina

Charlotte

Julie C. Woodside OrthoCarolina

Gastonia

Christopher Dean Ferris Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

Sam Russell Fulp

Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Matthews

Eric G. Hilgenfeldt

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

HEMATOLOGY

Kent C. Holtzmuller

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

Edward A. Copelan

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Huntersville

David Anthony Eagle

Novant Health Cancer Institute - Huntersville

Huntersville

Steven A. Josephson

Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Jason J. Lewis

Atrium Health Gastroenterology and Hepatology Charlotte

Reed Friend

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Nilesh Lodhia

Atrium Health Gastroenterology and Hepatology Charlotte

Thomas Gregory Knight Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

John H. Moore

Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Mary Ann Knovich

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Ifeyinwa Osunkwo

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Charles H. Packman

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Brittany K. Ragon

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Srinivasa Sanikommu

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Peter Michael Voorhees Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Huntersville

Preston Pemberton Purdum

Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA

Charlotte

Martin W. Scobey

Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center

Charlotte

David Scott Smith

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

GENERAL SURGERY Vedra Abdomerovic Augenstein

Atrium Health General & Complex Abdominal Surgery, a facility of Carolinas Medical Center

Charlotte

Aaron Eli Bergsman

Surgical Specialists of Charlotte PA

Huntersville

R. Ike Bhasin

Surgical Specialists of Charlotte PA

Huntersville

Bryan Drew Blitstein

Surgical Specialists of Charlotte PA

Charlotte

Ashley Britton Christmas Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center

Charlotte

Kent Williams Kercher

Atrium Health General & Complex Abdominal Surgery, a facility of Carolinas Medical Center Charlotte

Timothy Shig Kuwada

Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center

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HEPATOLOGY Andrew Scott Delemos

Atrium Health Liver Care & Transplant

Charlotte

Mark W. Russo

Atrium Health Liver Care & Transplant

Charlotte

Paul Andrew Schmeltzer Atrium Health Liver Care & Transplant

Charlotte

HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE John Eldridge Barkley

Atrium Health Hospice & Palliative Care

Charlotte

Bruce Kennedy

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Concord

North Carolina’s Top Doctors Shenita Spencer Moore Carolinas Hospitalist Group at

Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center

Gina Marie Morrill IPC Beth Elisa Susi

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute Supportive Oncology Clinic

Charlotte Monroe Charlotte

INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Charlotte region

Andrea McGrath

Tryon Medical Partners

Pineville

Leigh Ann Medaris

Atrium Health Infectious Disease

Charlotte

Aaron Matthew Miller

Novant Health Inpatient Care Specialists

Matthews

Justin Britt Miller

Tryon Medical Partners

Matthews

Benson Okeiyi

CaroMont Health

Gastonia

Claire Ann Presswood

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

Michael Leonard

Atrium Health Infectious Disease

Charlotte

Alicia Shute Reams

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

Lewis H. McCurdy

Atrium Health Infectious Disease

Charlotte

Heather Christina Michael Novant Health Infectious Disease Specialists Charlotte

John William Sensenbrenner

Sensenbrenner Primary Care PLLC

Charlotte

Catherine Passaretti

Charlotte

Gary Ryan Shelton

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

Atrium Health Infectious Disease

Charlotte

Mindy M. Sampson

Atrium Health Infectious Disease

Charlotte

Joshua Kevin Shoemake H3 Healthcare

Zainab Shahid

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

John Angelo Tenini

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

Stephanie L. Strollo

Atrium Health Infectious Disease

Concord

Hala Jubran Webster

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

David A. Weinrib

Atrium Health Infectious Disease

Charlotte

Julianne Falwell Weidner Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

Caroline Lee Wilds

Charlotte

Tryon Medical Partners

INTERNAL MEDICINE Daniel Anthony Aquino

Tryon Medical Partners

Lorri A. Ayers

Atrium Health Perspective Health & Wellness Charlotte

Anne Elizabeth Barnard Tryon Medical Partners Thomas Allen Batchelor Atrium Health North Charlotte

Charlotte

INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY Glen John Kowalchuk

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Charlotte

Charlotte

Michael J. Rinaldi

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Charlotte

Medical Specialists

Huntersville

MATERNAL AND FETAL MEDICINE

Erika L. Bono

Atrium Health Charlotte Medical Clinic

Charlotte

John Raymond Allbert

Novant Health Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Cornelius

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

Nikki Koklanaris

Atrium Health CMC Women’s Institute

Charlotte

Kerry Patterson Briones Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

Rebecca Pollack

Atrium Health CMC Women’s Institute

Charlotte

Robert Calvin Brownlee Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

Lorene A. Temming

Atrium Health CMC Women’s Institute

Charlotte

Robert Bowen

Aubrey Daniel Calhoun

Lake Norman Medical Group-Internal Medicine Mooresville

Faye Sherwood Campbell Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Group

Charlotte

Jason Anthony Carnes

Tryon Medical Partners

Huntersville

Iris S. Cheng

Atrium Health Charlotte Internal Medicine & Specialty Group

Charlotte

Alice Wight Cole

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

Gregory V. Collins

Atrium Health Randolph Internal Medicine

Charlotte

Peter Copsis

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

Charles Ferree

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

William Kevin Flannery

Huntersville Pediatrics & Internal Medicine

Huntersville

Kelly M. Forb

Carolinas Hospitalist Group at Atrium Health Pineville

Charlotte

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY AND HEMATOLOGY Asim Amin

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Gregory Michael Brouse Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Monroe

Kathryn Willoughby Brownlee

Novant Health Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Z. Luke Farmer

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Monroe

Julie Gottlieb Fisher

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Gary P. Frenette

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Daniel E. Haggstrom

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Lane B. Hellner

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Bei Hu

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Michelle Lynette Foster Novant Health Southern Piedmont Primary Care Monroe

Kunal C. Kadakia

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Kym Orsetti Furney

Tryon Medical Partners

Pineville

Timothy Kuo

Novant Health Cancer Institute - Huntersville

Huntersville

Jane Harrell

H3 Healthcare

Charlotte

Kathryn F. Mileham

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Lane Knox Jacobs

Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center

Charlotte

Reza Nazemzadeh

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Christina Crabbe Kennelly Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

Philip Lackey

Signature Healthcare PLLC

Charlotte

Eric Landis

Tryon Medical Partners

Pineville

Adam Ligler

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

NEPHROLOGY Todd Frederick Griffith

Metrolina Nephrology Associates

Charlotte

Kimberly M. Yates

Metrolina Nephrology Associates

Huntersville

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Charlotte region

Arielle L. Heeke

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Anthony Lawrence Asher Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates

Charlotte

Richard Krumdieck

Novant Health Lake Norman Oncology

Mooresville

Domagoj Coric

Charlotte

Jessica-Lyn Masterson

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates

E. Hunter Dyer

Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates

Charlotte

Sridhar E. Pal

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Martin M. Henegar

Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates

Charlotte

Antoinette Roslyn Tan

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Erin Nicole Kiehna

Novant Health Brain & Spine Surgery

Charlotte

OPHTHALMOLOGY NEUROLOGY

Andrew N. Antoszyk

Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA Charlotte

Liya Beyderman

Charlotte Neurological Services

Charlotte

Galen Grayson

Atrium Health Ophthalmology

Charlotte

Jill Marie Conway

Novant Health Neurology & Sleep - Midtown

Charlotte

Herb Greenman

Greenman Eye Associates

Charlotte

Andrea L. Diedrich

Atrium Health Neurology

Charlotte

David Greenman

Greenman Eye Associates

Charlotte

Danielle Elizabeth Englert Atrium Health Neurology

Charlotte

Scott Leonard Jaben

Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA Charlotte

Sanjay S. Iyer

Memory & Movement Charlotte

Charlotte

Joseph Hoffmann Krug Jr. Horizon Eye Care

Kaiwen Lin

Atrium Health Neurology

Charlotte

K. Casey Mathys

Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA Charlotte

Anita T. Wu

Atrium Health Neurology

Charlotte

Vandana R. Minnal

Horizon Eye Care

Charlotte

Tushar Patel

Lake Norman Ophthalmology

Mooresville

Omar Suresh Punjabi

Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA Charlotte

Nehali V. Saraiya

Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA Charlotte

Royce R. Syracuse

Horizon Eye Care

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY Susan Antle

Atrium Health Women’s Care Charlotte OB/GYN Charlotte

Allison Bell

Atrium Health Women’s Care Charlotte OB/GYN Charlotte

Mark Leekley Bland

Novant Health Rankin OB/GYN

Charlotte

Grant L. Campbell

Atrium Health Women’s Care Eastover University OB/GYN

Charlotte

Ginger Ann Dickerson

Atrium Health Women’s Care Eastover University OB/GYN

Charlotte

Amy Fletcher

Thrive Personalized Healthcare & Wellness PLLC Charlotte

Suzanna J. Fox

Atrium Health Women’s Care Eastover University OB/GYN

Charlotte

ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY Brian Beckman Farrell

Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery

Charlotte

John Carson Nale

Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery

Charlotte

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

Charlotte

Bruce Elliot Cohen OrthoCarolina

Charlotte

Leslie M. Hansen-Lindner Atrium Health Women’s Care Charlotte OB/GYN Charlotte

Thomas K. Fehring OrthoCarolina

Charlotte

Jennie Jarvis Hauschka Mintview OB/GYN

Charlotte

Scott Leander Smith OrthoCarolina

Huntersville

Kathryn Jessica Hull

Novant Health Providence OB/GYN

Charlotte

Mark D. Suprock OrthoCarolina

Huntersville

Emily E. Hutcheson

Atrium Health Women’s Care Eastover OB/GYN Charlotte

W. Alan Ward OrthoCarolina

Charlotte

Astrid G. Jain

Atrium Health Women’s Care Eastover OB/GYN Charlotte

Richard Jeremy James

Atrium Health Women’s Care Charlotte OB/GYN Charlotte

Jennifer A. Kalich

Atrium Health Women’s Care Eastover OB/GYN Charlotte

Steven A. Paterno

Atrium Health Women’s Care Copperfield OB/GYN

Laura Pekman

Atrium Health Women’s Care Charlotte OB/GYN Charlotte

Michael Lee Dockery OrthoCarolina

Charlotte

Christie Secrest

Atrium Health Women’s Care Charlotte OB/GYN Charlotte

Nady Hamid OrthoCarolina

Charlotte

Aviva Ruth Stein

Atrium Health Women’s Care Charlotte OB/GYN Charlotte

Bryan J. Loeffler OrthoCarolina

Charlotte

Charles Scott Termin

Atrium Health Women’s Care Charlotte OB/GYN Charlotte

James Patrick McDonald OrthoCarolina

Mooresville

Concord

ONCOLOGY Jing Ai

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Chasse M. Bailey-Dorton Atrium Health Levine Cancer

Institute Supportive Oncology Clinic

Nusrat Ahmad Chaudhary Novant Health Cancer Institute

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ORTHOPEDICS Michael Bates OrthoCarolina

Charlotte

Walter Burns Beaver Jr. OrthoCarolina

Charlotte

Virginia F. Casey OrthoCarolina

Charlotte

Claude Moorman OrthoCarolina

Charlotte

Shadley C. Schiffern OrthoCarolina

Charlotte

Bryan Donald Springer OrthoCarolina

Charlotte

Kevin J. Stanley OrthoCarolina

Mooresville

North Carolina’s Top Doctors

Charlotte region

OTOLARYNGOLOGY EAR NOSE THROAT

PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY

Kenneth Wayne Compton Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA Charlotte

Lisa Durham Houchin

Atrium Health Levine Children’s Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes Specialists

Charlotte

Jakub Mieszczak

Atrium Health Levine Children’s Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes Specialists

Charlotte

Steven Brett Heavner

Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA Charlotte

Hunter A. Hoover

Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA Charlotte

Roy S. Lewis

Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA Mooresville

Brendan Powers O’Connell

Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA Charlotte

Michael W. Sicard

Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA Matthews

Atrium Health Levine Children’s Specialty Center Gastroenterology Charlotte

Mark Turner Weigel

Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA Huntersville

Victor M. Pineiro-Carrero Atrium Health Levine Children’s Specialty Center

PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY

PAIN MANAGEMENT Kevin Costello

Southeast Pain and Spine Care

Charlotte

Binit Prabhulal Shah

Carolinas Pain Center

Huntersville

Joanna Monika Wroblewska-Shah

Carolinas Pain Center

Huntersville

Joseph Anthony Paolillo Jr. Atrium Health Levine Children’s HEARTest

Jason Eric Dranove

Gastroenterology

Yard Congenital Heart Center

Charlotte

Gonzalo Alberto Wallis

Atrium Health Levine Children’s HEARTest Yard Congenital Heart Center

Charlotte

PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDICS ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY Christian Clark OrthoCarolina

Charlotte

PEDIATRIC OTALARYNGOLOGY ENT Jonathan Randall Moss Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA Matthews Sajeev Kumar Puri

PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY

Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA Charlotte

PEDIATRIC SURGERY Daniel Andrew Bambini Pediatric Surgical Associates Paul Michel Kirshbom

Charlotte

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PEDIATRIC SURGERY (CONT.)

PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION

Thomas Scott Maxey

Puneet Kumar Aggarwal Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation

Charlotte

John Michael Baratta

Charlotte

Atrium Health Levine Children’s HEARTest Yard Congenital Heart Center Charlotte

William Louis Bockenek Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation

PEDIATRICS GENERAL Amina Ahmed

Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital

Lubna S. Elahi

Atrium Health Levine Children’s University Pediatrics

Lawrence Bradford Hurst Atrium Health Levine Children’s Gastonia

UNC Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Charlotte Charlotte

Alexander Walter Chasnis UNCPN Internal Medicine at Weaver Crossing Huntersville Terrence M. Pugh

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute Supportive Oncology Clinic

Charlotte

Vishwa Sharma Raj

Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation

Charlotte

Sonya G. Rissmiller

Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute Sports Medicine

Charlotte

Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates

Charlotte

Children’s Clinic

Amanda Moran Lanier

Atrium Health Levine Children’s Perspective Health & Wellness

Charlotte

John Arthur Welshofer

Anitha M. Leonard

Atrium Health Levine Children’s Arboretum Pediatrics

Charlotte

PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

George Anthony Manousos Atrium Health Levine Children’s

Gastonia

Charlotte Pediatric Clinic

Matthews

Patricia D. Morgan

Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital

Charlotte

Jodie Player Prosser

Atrium Health Levine Children’s Charlotte Pediatric Clinic

Matthews

Enam Haque

Queen City Plastic Surgery

Charlotte

Joseph P. Hunstad

HKB Cosmetic Surgery

Huntersville

Snehankita G. Kulkarni

Atrium Health Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Charlotte

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Amy Garrett Ryan

Charlotte

Novant Health Eastover Pediatrics

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Charlotte

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Kevin York Marra

HopeWay Campus

Charlotte

Jonathan McKinsey

Atrium Health Behavioral Health Psychiatry & Counseling

Concord

Jason Alexander Peck

HopeWay Campus

Charlotte

Alicia Romeo

Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte, a facility of Carolinas Medical Center

Charlotte

James Wallace

Eastover Psychological & Psychiatric Group

Charlotte

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RADIATION ONCOLOGY Carolina Elizabeth Fasola Atrium Health Levine Cancer

Institute Radiation Therapy

Charlotte

Dean A. Gant

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute Union

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Roshan S. Prabhu

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute Radiation Therapy

Charlotte

Hadley Jean Sharp

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Matthew C. Ward

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute Radiation Therapy

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PULMONARY MEDICINE Kenneth Gerald Coggins Atrium Health Jan & Ed Brown Center for

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Pulmonary Medicine

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Azeem Elahi

Atrium Health Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine Concord

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Vittorio Paolo Antonacci Charlotte Radiology PA

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Emmanuel J. Botzolakis Mecklenburg Radiology Associates

Charlotte Charlotte

Walid Raouf Eltaraboulsi Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

Chien-Chung Peter Chang Charlotte Radiology PA

James Buckner Jones

Charlotte

Fakhra S. Chaudhry

Mecklenburg Radiology Associates

Charlotte

William Stuart Hartley

Charlotte Radiology PA

Charlotte

John Dale Howard

Charlotte Radiology PA

Charlotte

Nisha Harshad Mehta

VA Medical Center

Charlotte

Tryon Medical Partners

Scott Shannon Lindblom Atrium Health Jan & Ed Brown Center

for Pulmonary Medicine

Charlotte

Jaspal Singh

Atrium Health Jan & Ed Brown Center for Pulmonary Medicine

Charlotte

Justin Stephen Swartz

Atrium Health Jan & Ed Brown Center for Pulmonary Medicine

Charlotte

Robert James Updaw

Atrium Health Pulmonology

Charlotte

Robyn Stacy-Humphries Charlotte Radiology PA

Charlotte

REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY Ashley M. Eskew

Atrium Health CMC Women’s Institute

Charlotte

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Bradley Shawn Hurst

Atrium Health CMC Women’s Institute

Charlotte

William Eric Clemons

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

Michelle Matthews

Atrium Health CMC Women’s Institute

Charlotte

Jacob Charles Coleman Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

Tolga Berlo Mesen

Carolinas Fertility Institute

Charlotte

Kimberly N. Mims

Atrium Health Sleep Medicine

Charlotte

Rebecca S. Usadi

Atrium Health CMC Women’s Institute

Charlotte

Michael S. Reif

Richard Lee Wing

Reproductive Endocrine Associates of Charlotte Charlotte

Atrium Health Jan & Ed Brown Center for Pulmonary Medicine

Charlotte

Ehrlich Cu Tan

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

Tim Eugene Adamson

Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates

Charlotte

Byron C. Branch

Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates

Concord

RHEUMATOLOGY SPINE SURGERY

Diane George

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

Alison Johnson

Tryon Medical Partners

Huntersville

Amanda Kocoloski

Atrium Health Rheumatology

Charlotte

Victoria Donovan Lackey Arthritis & Osteoporosis

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Consultants of the Carolinas

Charlotte

Andrew J. Laster

Arthritis & Osteoporosis Consultants of the Carolinas

Patrick Michael Connor OrthoCarolina

Charlotte

Robert Bennis McBride Jr. OrthoCarolina

Charlotte

Leslie Pack Ranken

Atrium Health Rheumatology

Charlotte

Matthew David Ohl OrthoCarolina

Charlotte

Elnaz Nassehzadeh Tabrizi Novant Health Rheumatology & Arthritis

Charlotte

Dana Peter Piasecki OrthoCarolina

Charlotte

Manika K. Zeri

Charlotte

Catherine Rogers Rainbow Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute

Jill Elizabeth Reger Zouzoulas

Atrium Health Rheumatology

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte

Sports Medicine

Bryan M. Saltzman OrthoCarolina

Charlotte Charlotte

NICOLE CHADHA, MD is proud to serve patients in our SouthPark location. (And we’re proud of her for being named one of Charlotte’s Top Doctors!) Dr. Nicole Chadha is board certified in allergy & immunology and treats both adult & pediatric patients in all aspects of allergic and immunologic disorders. She finds great reward in providing care and education that results in an improved quality of life for her patients.

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SURGICAL ONCOLOGY Ilan D. Avin

Novant Health Carolina Surgical

Erin Hanna Baker

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute & Atrium Health HPB Surgery

Charlotte

Meghan R. Forster

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

UROLOGY

Lejla Hadzikadic Gusic

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Zane Kevin Basrawala

Urology Specialists of the Carolinas PLLC

Charlotte

Joshua Shaeffer Hill

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute & Atrium Health Gastroenterology & Hepatology Charlotte

Peter E. Clark

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute & Atrium Health Urology

Charlotte

David A. Iannitti

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute & Atrium Health HPB Surgery

Manish Nalinkant Damani Urology Specialists of the Carolinas PLLC

Charlotte

Roberto Fulvio Ferraro

Urology Specialists of the Carolinas PLLC

Charlotte

Jeffrey S. Kneisl

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Tom Sledge Floyd Jr

Urology Specialists of the Carolinas PLLC

Charlotte

John Bennett Martinie

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute & Atrium Health HPB Surgery

Charlotte

Jacques Paul Ganem

Urology Specialists of the Carolinas PLLC

Charlotte

Zvonimir L. Milas

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Kris E. Gaston

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Michael J. Kennelly

Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation

Charlotte

Stephen Boyd Riggs

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Joshua Charles Patt

Charlotte Jeffrey August Hagen

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute & Atrium Health Orthopaedic Surgery, a facility of Carolinas Medical Center Charlotte

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Charlotte

Charlotte

Terry Sarantou

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Angela K. Schang

Atrium Health Urology

Charlotte

Ashley Ann Stewart

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

Ralph Nelson Vick

Urology Specialists of the Carolinas PLLC

Huntersville

Peter Smith Turk

Novant Health Multidisciplinary Cancer Clinic Charlotte

Richard L. White Jr.

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

Charlotte

VASCULAR SURGERY Frank R Arko III

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Charlotte

THORACIC SURGERY

Peter Frederick Ford

Vascular Solutions PC

Ralph Steven Christy Jr. Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Concord

Erin Heather Murphy

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Charlotte

Christopher Kevin Cicci Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Concord

Wallace Clements Tarry Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Concord

Charlotte

When you can’t nd a way forward, nd help here. Congratulations to HopeWay’s Dr. Kevin Marra and Dr. Jason Peck, named among North Carolina’s top doctors in psychiatry. HopeWay provides extraordinary mental health treatment for adults. Residential & day programs available. HopeWay Psychiatry & Associates oﬀers outpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents and adults.

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Cosmetic Dentistry of the Carolinas Three Leaf Orthodontics Hilliard Studio Method Steven H. Ghim, DMD

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THE POWER OF A SMILE According to psychologists, the very act of turning your lips upward can trick your brain into releasing certain feeling-good hormones, including dopamine and serotonin. And according to a study by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, nearly half of Americans believe that a person’s smile is their most memorable feature. In fact, while 48 percent of people will remember your smile, only 25 percent will remember the first thing you said. And when you smile, your body releases cortisol and endorphins that help lower your blood pressure and relax your heart rate.

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“I truly love what I do – it’s my passion. To change a person’s life by providing them a beautiful, healthy smile really makes our day.” Dr. Nash At Cosmetic Dentistry of the Carolinas, Dr. Ross Nash and now, Dr. Tyler Wurmlinger focus on improving their patients’ dental health and beauty by providing exceptional care in a relaxed setting. “Not only does improving your health lead to obvious benefits of the oral cavity, it also plays a major role in self- confidence,” says Dr. Wurmlinger.

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“One procedure can completely improve your confidence and mental health.” Dr. Nash is the only accredited fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry in the Carolinas and teaches dentists from around the world at his teaching facility. Dr. Wurmlinger, who has a passion for esthetic dentistry, has worked as a dentist in South Carolina and for the U.S. Navy and Marines. Cosmetic Dentistry of the Carolinas makes it easy for patients to explore the advantages of dentistry with virtual and complimentary consultations. They also offer an in-office dental membership plan to make dentistry more affordable for their patients.

“One procedure can completely improve your confidence and mental health.” Dr. Wurmlinger In addition to their additional training and emphasis on cosmetic and esthetic dental procedures, these general dentists offer comprehensive care with a professional and personable dental team. Their new partnership expands their treatment offerings to include Invisalign, minor oral surgeries and endodontic treatment. Patients seeking cosmetic and esthetic treatment as well as general care such as cleanings, crowns and other restorations will appreciate the attention to detail in all the Actual Patient Actual Patient

treatment provided. “I am thrilled to have someone work alongside me who has the same commitment to outstanding dentistry and care for his patients,” says Dr. Nash. Patients also appreciate the thoughtful approach of the entire team at Cosmetic Dentistry of the Carolinas. Dr. Nash and Dr. Wurmlinger establish treatment recommendations with the patient in mind, using the latest innovations, materials and technology. They rely on their experience and expertise to help each patient choose the care that is right for them. “I truly love what I do – it’s my passion,” says Dr. Nash. “To change a person’s life by providing them a beautiful, healthy smile really makes our day.”

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Dr. Shane Markey

THREE LEAF ORTHODONTICS Three Leaf brings smiles to SouthPark with a practice built around caring for friends like you. Our clients notice the Three Leaf difference the moment they walk in the door. Our friendly staff greets you by name, and our modern, bright offices ensure a comfortable, positive experience for all. A Board Certified Orthodontist, Dr. Shane Markey has the skill and knowledge to treat a wide range of oral health issues related to teeth and jaw alignment. Whether it’s braces or Invisalign, our combination of state-of-the-art technology, quality care and kind, experienced team creates a fun journey toward amazing results.

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“Our practice buzzes with the spirit of family and friendship of all ages.” When Dr. Markey decided to open the office of his dreams, he had two criteria: it had to be filled with kindness and possess a patient-centered culture. A native of Ireland, he looked to his roots and found inspiration in the symbolism of a three-leaf shamrock: hospitality, friendship and fun. “Our practice buzzes with the spirit of family and friendship of all ages,” Dr. Markey says. “Every team member loves what they do. Our patients quickly become friends, and members of our extended family.” We think you’ll notice the difference at Three Leaf Orthodontics. We will make you smile with our convenient hours and flexible payment options. We invite you to schedule a complimentary consultation at our beautiful new facility at Apex-SouthPark. Let’s start your journey toward the healthy, beautiful smile you deserve.

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Liz Hilliard

BE POWERFUL For Hilliard Studio Method founder Liz Hilliard, becoming fit is about much more than an amazing workout, although she has award-winning ones. When you come to HSM, you become part of a team. A team that knows you and works to help you get stronger both physically and mentally. A community that cares and supports each individual client. “Find where you are in your life and own it,” Hilliard says. “Be powerful where you are, whatever stage that is and whatever shape that is. And then let us help you get even better.” HSM is a unique, core-centric, Pilates-based workout that uses the latest techniques to get heart rates pumping and muscles burning in 60 minutes or less. Described as “Pilates on Steroids,” this high energy, low-impact workout incorporates weights and resistance training for a total body workout at any age or stage of life.

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“Be powerful where you are, whatever stage that is and whatever shape that is. And then let us help you get even better.” HSM offers three options: HSM In-Person: Train in the studio with results-proven classes. HSM at Home: A personalized approach to live at-home workouts, sign up for a specific class and receive a link to join through Zoom before class starts. HSM Streaming: Receive access to hundreds of signature HSM workouts. Streaming options start at just $19 a month, and new client specials range from $15 to $150. Take the first step on your journey toward a healthy, beautiful body and mind at Hilliard Studio Method.

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YOUR SMILE SETS YOU APART Your smile is one of the first things people notice when meeting you. It can indicate a lot about someone, from their health to their appearance. Better smiles often translate to increased confidence and consequently, feelings of better mental well-being. It’s a reason the cosmetic dentistry industry is booming, with billions spent each year on procedures ranging from teeth whitening to porcelain veneers to dental implants. COSMETIC DENTISTRY OFFERS MANY OPTIONS What are some of the hottest trends in cosmetic dentistry? According to Dr. Steven Ghim, smile makeovers top the list. Teeth whitening, porcelain and composite veneers, dental bonding, dental implants and clear aligners are popular. But cosmetic dentistry is much more than just veneers, Dr. Ghim says. “There is a misconception that a smile makeover is this huge, involved process,” he says. “It could be something as simple as reshaping an existing tooth, providing a single crown or replacing old fillings with ones that better match the teeth. What I strive for is to make teeth look extremely natural and detailed. That’s what really makes people’s smiles beautiful.” The ability to porcelain color match to natural teeth and to do it for example, when correcting just one front crown, is Dr. Ghim’s area of expertise. He has trained with dental specialists all over the world, in places such as Turkey, Brazil and Japan, and brings those unique learning experiences to his

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practice. All of Dr. Ghim’s veneers are custom handcrafted by world-renowned cosmetic dental technician Naoki Hayashi. Dr. Ghim also has relationships with other dental specialists who he consults when needed, ensuring a team approach that leads to the best results possible. “It’s more than just whiter, straighter teeth,” Dr. Ghim says. “I believe in great teamwork. It’s looking at the whole picture for your teeth and providing a strong foundation so that cosmetic work will last.”

CHOOSING THE RIGHT COSMETIC DENTIST When meeting with patients, Dr. Ghim believes in a lot of listening. “The most important thing for me is asking a lot of questions,” he says. “This gives me information about what you value in your smile and what you hope to achieve. It is a collaboration that lasts the entire process.” Dr. Ghim recommends scheduling a consultation when choosing a cosmetic dentist. Are you comfortable in the office and with the dentist? Do they spend a lot of time with you? Research if the dentist has extensive training and ask to see examples of cases -- with multiple photos -- they have personally performed. Learn about the practice’s technology, how it is used and the laboratory they work with. Dr. Ghim’s office uses a 55-inch digital touch table to demonstrate treatment plans. Patients can view their teeth up close and preview their smile and dental options. “It’s about coming to an agreement on what looks beautiful for the patient,” Dr. Ghim says. “It’s about bringing out the best in you and how a small change can make a difference and make a smile.”

STEVEN H. GHIM, DMD

STEVEN H. GHIM, DMD For Dr. Steven Ghim, a person’s smile is his passion. But that goes beyond just producing whiter and brighter teeth. In his work, he strives to deliver results that appear natural and exquisite. Cosmetic dentistry is a blend of art and academia, he says, and that’s one big reason why he loves what he does. “There’s a lot that goes into designing a beautiful smile,” Dr. Ghim says. The process incorporates dental techniques he has learned from all over the world to provide the best cosmetic dentistry has to offer. Specializing in ceramics, porcelain color-matching and the esthetics of the front teeth, the practice also provides adult comprehensive dental and implant dentistry.

“There’s a lot that goes into designing a beautiful smile.” drstevenghim.com

Communication and collaboration with patients is one cornerstone for Dr. Ghim. Asking the right questions to learn a patient’s expectations is essential. His small, experienced and educated staff ensures a comfortable, consistent experience. The use of the latest technology allows patients to envision and participate in their treatment plans from start to finish. Dr. Ghim also believes having a great team is a must in securing oral health care success. He has a working partnership with cosmetic dental technician Naoki Hayashi, a world-renowned specialist in veneers, front crowns, porcelain color-matching and challenging cosmetic cases. Dr. Ghim also works with other dental specialists to ensure both the look and functionality of patients’ teeth for years to come. Free consultations are available for new patients. Come learn firsthand how Dr. Ghim’s passion translates into beautiful smiles and oral health.

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The Charlotte Museum of History welcomed patrons back for an evening of fundraising and entertainment under the stars. Attendees enjoyed tours of the Hezekiah Alexander home, hatchet throwing and an aerial dance performance.

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Vic Sayegh, Lisa Palmer, Doug and Poppy Pritchett

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2021 Childress Klein Golf Classic Benefiting UMAR Providence Country Club Oct. 11, 2021

Max Daniel, Mary and Marshall Gray

Molly Blythe, Jennifer and David Griffin

Greg Cox, Tommy Kendall and Karl Deblitz

Bakari Sellers and Larry Boyleston

Jorj Morgan, Laura Baker and Susan Brown

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Steve Eason and Adam Smith

Landon Wyatt and Ryan Thompson

Ray Breazeale and Casy Vanderbush

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Billy Morton and Mary Gray

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Jordan Kelly and Christopher Shulstad

Supporters of UMAR took to the links to raise money to further the organization’s mission: empowering adults with disabilities to live their best independent life.

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benefiting Opera Carolina Oct. 16, 2021

Bill and Pauline Chinnis

Amy and Matthew Moore

Heather and Roman Harper

Julie and Joel Bernard

Angela and Jesse Cureton

Emily and Bill Oliver

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Opera Carolina’s premier annual fundraiser was an outdoor affair, hosted on the lawn at a private home on Queens Road West.

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Charlotte Wine+Food Wells Fargo Kickoff featuring Penfolds Foundation For The Carolinas Oct. 15, 2021

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The 8th annual kickoff event for Charlotte Wine + Food raised more than $100,000 for the organization’s four charity partners, A Child’s Place, Augustine Literacy Project, GenOne and The Learning Collaborative.

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ART FOR ALL by Sharon Smith

ccessible art for everyone. That’s the driving mission behind ArtPop Street Gallery, and we do mean driving. You may have seen ArtPop works on billboards and digital displays where pedestrians and motorists can enjoy the view. With the new year comes new artwork. Works by ArtPop’s 2022 class will start appearing in the Charlotte region on donated billboard space starting in February. Wendy Hickey, who founded the nonprofit nine years ago, says nearly 200 artists — a record number of applicants — competed for 20 spots. Beyond creating public art space, ArtPop Street Gallery helps artists build name recognition and sustainable careers through paid projects. Last year, Hickey says ArtPop artists earned $224,000 through corporate partnerships and commissions. “I truly believe I’ve been put here on Earth to help artists. It’s about them being successful,” Hickey says. While not an artist herself, Hickey always wanted to serve that community. She was 20 years into a successful billboard advertising career when she got the idea to combine her talents in marketing with her passion for art. So look up and enjoy the view. In SouthPark, you’ll find an ArtPop installation at Apex SouthPark, where local art is on rotation via a digital billboard. To learn more, visit artpopstreetgallery.com. SP

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TOP DOCTORS Congratulations to all of our providers who made the list of

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