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Contents |

10 THE MAIN CHANNEL

What’s hip at Lake Norman

14 PORTHOLE

ICE 2010 … In tough times, the tough give back

16 CAPTAIN’S CHAIR

Lind Kutner helps mothers and babies bond

18 STRONG

CURRENTS

Medical doctor turns to body contouring, skin rejuvenation

23 30 MINUTES WITH

Dr. Carrie Klett

24 RIP CURRENTS

At sanctuary in Troutman, life revolves around creatures of all kinds

32 THE GALLEY

Patrons indulge in varied fare and revelry at Kylie’s

34 THE MONTHLY

DISH

Venues offer plenty of options for children’s birthday parties

36 GRAPEVINE

A toast to perfection in pink

40 GAME ON

Charlotte Rugby Club draws an eclectic mix of players

46 HOME PORT Project gives couple’s home a distinctive persona

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53 CURRENTLY

Diverse ensemble’s repertoire includes classics, new works

56 ONE MORE THING

Triathlon club fuels athletes’ desire for multiple challenges

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Take care of your most precious commodity

nock on wood; I’ve had a pretty healthy life thus far. I’ve never broken a bone. I still have my tonsils, and I only have one cavity. It wasn’t until I became pregnant last year that I faced physical restrictions based on a medical condition. Suddenly, I couldn’t run or take Pilates. I could power walk (or waddle, rather) for a while, but near the end of my pregnancy that became impossible. At the very end of my pregnancy, getting out of bed became an aerobic activity. It was maddening for someone who loves to exercise, but it also gave me perspective in that I knew in nine months I’d be able to work out again. But say I would have had a cancer diagnosis or a stroke, it would have been much more difficult to keep a positive attitude. People frequently tend to use the expression, “Well, at least you have your health,” when they sense that

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other people are down on their luck. While it’s a cliché, there’s a lot of truth to it. You can have all the money in the world, you can have the best job on the planet, but if you don’t have your health, you don’t have much. That’s why it’s so important to take care of yourself and to put your trust in good doctors. Sure, we live in a hectic society, and oftentimes it’s hard to carve out time for exercise or a healthy meal. If we have a persistent ache or pain, it’s easy to let it go instead of having it checked out, but that’s no way to treat your most precious commodity. Think about it: You wouldn’t wash your favorite cashmere sweater with a bunch of towels, so why not pay as much attention to your health? As we approach spring, it’s the perfect time to review how well we take care of ourselves and take action. Longer days make runs and walks after work more feasible, and locally grown produce becomes more available as summer nears. If you’re really feeling crazy, you might book a physical just to make sure everything is as it should be. By taking these steps, you’re being proactive with your health, which can only benefit you in the future. So this spring as you gently change out your closets and send your favorite pieces to the dry cleaner for the season, don’t forget to pay as much attention to your health. It’s much more precious than your favorite sundress, and it can’t be replaced.

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At The Helm | Lori K. Tate

Here’s to Your Health

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Main Channel Movers, Shakers, Style, Shopping, Trends, Happenings and More at Lake Norman

Designer Devon Freund’s inspiration? Her mother, who taught Freund to be unique.

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No Need for Labels

Devon Freund turns ‘upcycled’ attire into playful and affordable creations

Huntersville resident Devon Freund, owner of Jelbel Designs, knows beautiful fashion shouldn’t have to come with a high price tag. Going on a treasure hunt and buying secondhand clothing by the pound at Goodwill or hitting the Salvation Army store on half-price day brings her a special kind of joy. In the colorful, whimsical studio on the second floor of her home, she cuts up the fabric with one of her many pairs of special scissors and tries to imagine who will end up wearing the new creation. Her affordable clothing, which she describes as “upcycled,” can be found online at www.jelbel.com or www.artfire.com/users/jelbel. Freund cites her mother, who recently died of cancer, as one of the greatest sources of her inspiration. “My mom was beautiful and creative,” says Freund, who taught herself to sew six years ago after the birth of her daughter. “She always dressed stylish yet never felt the need to buy inexpensive labels. She taught me to be unique and I hope to pass that trait on to others.” A native of Canada, Freund says recycling was a big issue in her native country, and she wants to do her part to conserve the environment by giving clothes a second chance at a new life. Many of her clothes, and the clothes worn by her two young daughters, are one-of-a-kind creations, and she also takes her designs with her and holds “home shopping events” in customers’ homes where hosts receive 10 percent of the profits. You can also find her pieces at Miss Monkey’s Boutique at the Black Lion in Huntersville and Pout Couture in Cornelius. — Renee Roberson, photography by Craig Reynolds The Scoop Jelbel Designs will be showcased at the Central Piedmont Community College ArtsFest on April 17 and the Southern Women’s Show in fall 2010. For more information about hosting a shopping event in your home, call 704.530.9833.

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Electric Glide Boaters, Rejoice:

Vessels’ Cutting-Edge Motor Ensures One Quiet Ride If you could own an electric boat, what would you name it: “Cutty Spark,” “Just Charge It” or maybe “Ohm Away From Ohm?” Well, such electrifying monikers could be applied to boats now available from a company right here on Lake Norman. The Textor family, Don, Amy, Tom and Richard, has recently opened Duffy Electric Boats of Lake Norman in Mooresville in order to sell the efficient Duffy Boats, which have been built in Adelanto, California since 1970 by Marshall “Duffy” Duffield.

Brawn and beauty Designed for ease of maintenance and extreme durability, Duffy boats do not need to be winterized or put into storage. “In Newport Harbor, they literally sit out in saltwater for years,” says Tom. “They have been out in 20- to 40-mph winds. They are designed to be in that environ-

The Duffy Boat, now available in Lake Norman, is built in California.

ment as opposed to fresh water, which is obviously going to be a lot more gentle on them.” The boats’ hulls are treated with anti-fouling paint (which keeps barnacles and algae from growing on the hulls), and the tops are made from UV- and water-resistant Sunbrella fabric sewn together with Gore-Tex thread. Duffy boats are designed with a vintage character — the upwardly sloping hull and the upright, all-encompassing surrey top, for example — yet are loaded with cutting-edge, patented technology such as the PowerRudder, an integrated electric motor and rudder that makes the boats extremely maneuverable. There is a four-blade composite propeller that reduces the chance of weed entanglement, and a digital fuel gauge that displays the hours and minutes left on the charge.

Prices range from $20,000 to $75,000 for boats 14 feet to 22 feet in length. All can be customized with many choices of canvas, hull and interior colors, as well as options including an AC/DC refrigerator. A more noticeable aspect of cruising in a Duffy is the silence — the electric motor makes very little noise. Don says, “You can actually have a conversation, see the sights and enjoy the lake, which is what it’s all about.” — story and photography by Trent Pitts The Scoop Duffy Electric Boats of Lake Norman 175 Bridgeport Drive Mooresville 704.657.9813 or 714.606.2075 www.duffylkn.com info@duffylkn.com

Shop & Tell

A Little More Monkee’s Business Miniature version of Davidson boutique joins retail lineup

Sandy Bowers

our loyal customers and friends, an opportunity developed to open Monkee’s on Main this spring and we were excited to be a part of it.” Monkee’s on Main offers accessories

such as jewelry and handbags that make perfect gifts for shoppers or someone special. Monkee’s on Main also offers a small selection of more casual, contemporary clothing and shoes. Monkee’s of Lake Norman offers a much larger selection of casual and specialty accessories, clothing and shoes. So if a customer is searching for, say, the perfect dress to wear to an event such as a wedding or graduation, the customer will find the largest selection at Monkee’s of Lake Norman. The selection varies between the two specialty boutiques and some designers are exclusive to each store. — Constance Holloway, photography by Chelsea Bren 11

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Attention, shoppers: Monkee’s on Main is slated to hold its grand opening on March 5. It’s a 300-square-foot miniversion of Monkee’s of Lake Norman, the 1,600-square-foot flagship boutique that opened in March 2008 in the Davidson Commons Shopping Center. “I planned to potentially open a location on Main Street prior to opening the flagship boutique,” says Sandy Bowers, owner of Monkee’s. “There are numerous visitors that travel to the area to enjoy the personality of the historic downtown area. Our goal is to offer a sampling of our flagship store to these visitors while they are experiencing the charm of historic downtown Davidson. Thanks to the support of

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It’s Hammer Time College students spend their spring break at a Habitat construction site in Cornelius

This month, 50 college students will abandon traditional spring break plans to descend on the construction site of a Cornelius home. Under Habitat for Humanity International’s alternative spring break program, Collegiate Challenge, students from Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia will spend their week off sleeping in sleeping bags at Mount Zion United Methodist Church and, under the direction of Our Towns (Habitat’s Lake Norman affiliate), building a home. Since 2006, Our Towns has used Collegiate Challenge students on more than a dozen area homes. The Cornelius home is their first project to utilize green methods. No power

tools will be used, so extra volunteers will be needed. Even so, the house is expected to be completed on time, with a May move-in date for the family. Of the impact on the students, Terry Laney, Our Towns’ executive director, says, “This is life changing for them ... life changing for everyone involved.” In recognition that current volunteers will eventually “age out,” Habitat has focused on encouraging youth involvement through volunteering and on, as Laney says, “educating (youth) about the need for affordable housing.” Habitat leadership views Collegiate Challenge students, like all Habitat youth, as its next generation of volunteers. But can youth truly help? Kate Jetton, Our Towns’ youth united coordinator, points out that the Cornelius home is “entirely funded and built by youth” — proof that, though young, the Collegiate Challenge students can help fulfill Habitat’s mission of providing affordable housing for those in need. — Deb Mitchell

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On January 23, the Ada Jenkins Center hosted ICE 2010 at the Peninsula Club in Cornelius. More than 200 attended the formal affair, which raised $100,000 for the center. The evening kicked off with a cocktail reception and social hour. Funds were raised through ticket sales as well as live and silent auctions. The top auction item was a golf club car donated by event sponsor Ingersoll-Rand. Other popular items included two 20-pound bushels of lobster, a two-night stay at the Westin Hotel in New Orleans, a weeklong stay in a condo at Keystone, Colorado, various vacation homes and several gourmet cooking parties.

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Captain’s Chair | by Renee Roberson

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he profession of lactation consulting isn’t typically something one graduates from high school intending to pursue, explains Mooresville resident and lactation consultant Linda Kutner. The desire to help other women nurse happens typically once a woman has children of her own. Kutner has been helping mothers feed their babies naturally since the early 1980s, when her son’s pediatrician asked her to help patients struggling to breast-feed. Originally from New York state, Kutner, who was already a registered nurse specializing in pediatrics, has helped mothers successfully breast-feed by providing her expertise in the Lake Norman area since 1987 and teaching other lactation consultants how to do so as well. Today she works in a dual capacity — functioning as an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, and serving as one of three faculty members for Lactation Education Consultants, teaching on-site lactation education programs and/or workshops, conferences and seminars across the United States. Kutner, a mother of two, was one of the founding members of the International Lactation Consultant Association, a worldwide network of lactation professionals. She is also the author of Clinical Experience in Lactation: A Blueprint for Internship. Here, Kutner shares her passion for helping mothers and babies bond and a common misconception about breast-feeding.

Why did you decide to turn lactation consulting into a full-time profession?

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I breast-fed my first son successfully with the support of several friends who were doing the same. I was already an RN; from there I sort of fell into becoming an IBCLC. In the beginning

Linda Kutner helps mothers and babies bond and teaches other women how to do the same

I saw patients out of my home and worked around my children’s nap times. I really like my job. Today, there’s so much in the field of lactation right now … like nutrition, pediatrics and obstetric journals.

Women expect it (breast-feeding) to

Can you tell us how you balance your two jobs?

be natural, easy

I have one partner in Chicago, and the other is in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In 2010 I’ll be traveling 26 times to cities including Santa Barbara, Houston and Chicago. My schedule with Lactation Education Consultants is set in August for next year, and Lake Norman Regional is very gracious about letting me work around my teaching schedule. When I’m in town, I work at the hospital three days a week and one weekend a month.

What are some common problems women have breast-feeding? In taking care of mothers and babies, formula is readily available and seems to be an easy

thing. But a lot of things that happen in the hospital conflict with breast-feeding. way out. Our society doesn’t give much respect to mothers and children. Mothers often have to return back to work quickly. Women expect it (breast-feeding) to be natural, easy thing. But a lot of things that happen in the hospital conflict with breast-feeding. The more people who hold the baby right after the birth cause problems with initial breast-feeding. They (mothers) don’t expect to have to be around the baby

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all the time. They have no help. A lot of women are without family support. The moms are very tired. A lactation consultant’s role is to advocate for the mother and have a plan the mom is comfortable with. Also, babies who are induced often have complications nursing.

What do you think the biggest misconception about breast-feeding is? You must drink extra fluids in order to produce enough milk. We see a lot of women who are told to drink extra amounts of fluid. This can actually cause a low milk supply. You will be thirsty, drink to satisfy your thirst and nothing more. We do a lot of diet counseling with new mothers. People have made a lot of rules about breast-feeding and we have to get rid of the rules. LNC Renee Roberson is a freelance writer who has called the Lake Norman area home since 2003. She specializes in writing about health and fitness, parenting and pop culture, and lives in Huntersville with her husband and two children.

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fternoons spent on the boat are just around the corner. That’s good news, but even better are the myriad solutions helping Lake Norman residents get their bodies ready for spring and summer. From the newest liposuction techniques to state-of-the-art laser and light therapy, Dr. Raminder Saluja, of Presbyterian Cosmetic & Laser Center, is helping people regain a more youthful appearance with little discomfort and minimal recovery.

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Saluja is trained in the latest laser technology, yet she stands apart from other technicians because she’s also a board-certified physician. Originally from West Virginia, she earned an undergraduate degree in pharmacology at the University of Kentucky. She continues to serve as a teacher She graduated from Emory of the Smart Lipo procedure for University School of Medicine the company. in Atlanta in 1997 and comToday, as the sole practitiopleted an internship at Georgia ner with Presbyterian Cosmetic Baptist Hospital. & Laser Center, Saluja uses 10 Steering toward ophthalmoldifferent lasers to treat a variogy at the time, Saluja did her ety of common skin and body residency at Wills Eye Hospital problems. She specializes in miin Philadelphia. With family Dr. Raminder Saluja crocannular tumescent liposucliving in the Charlotte area, she joined Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associ- tion with Smart Lipo MPX (laser-enhanced ates and became board certified in ophthalmol- lipolysis). She says the procedure is good for the neck, arms and abdomen, and in people ogy in 2003. Saluja completed a fellowship through the who have a body mass index below 28. “Small American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery in areas respond well; it’s very safe, and there’s a lot La Jolla, California in 2007, and was part of the less bleeding,” Saluja explains. “The benefit of Food and Drug Administration’s clinic trials for the laser is that it tightens the skin about 15 to Smart Lipo. She also became a clinical educator 17 percent.” The average cost is $2,500 per area, or zone. for Cynosure Inc., a manufacturer of laser and Last March, Abbe Nash, a 52-year-old nurse light-based products for aesthetic treatments. 18

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with Northlake Dermatology, had her chin and neck done. Her young-looking face was overshadowed by a “horrible old-lady double chin and jowls,” says Nash. “I looked like a bullfrog, and I sometimes experienced obstructed breathing.” Within hours of having Smart Lipo, she noticed a marked difference. “I had fabulous, instant results,” says Nash. “It increasingly got better as the weeks passed, and I now have contour and a nice profile.” She adds, “Dr. Saluja has the eye of an artist — she’s very gifted. She’s just the most compassionate and lovely woman.”

Reversing Sun Damage People also seek Saluja’s expertise to improve their sun-damaged skin. She uses IPL (Intense Continued on page 20

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hours, but women can wear makeup immediately afterward. CO2 fractional laser therapy helps with deeper wrinkles and acne scars. Most people need one to two treatments, costing a total of $1,250. “The downtime is a bit longer,” says Saluja. “There’s swelling and redness for about four days.” Michele Gallant, a Florida native who never wore sunscreen, is pleased with the IPL treatments she received last fall. The Mooresville mom and US Airways flight attendant says her face is smooth and her complexion is brighter and more youthful. “I can go without makeup now, and people

tell me I look so much more rested,” says Gallant. “I’m definitely going back to have my neck and chest done.” She adds, “I was very leery because it was my face. I kept thinking, ‘Am I crazy to do this?’ But Dr. Saluja is very knowledgeable, and experience is everything — I know because I’ve flown with (US Airways pilot Chesley) ‘Sully!’ (Sullenberger, who landed a disabled passenger jet last year in New York’s Hudson River.)” LNC Lee McCracken is a Charlottearea freelance editor and writer who lives in Stanley and grew up spending summers on Cayuga Lake in Upstate New York. Since moving to the Charlotte area in 1994, she has written on business, education, health care and real estate for various publications. Want to Know More? Presbyterian Cosmetic & Laser Center 17810 Statesville Road, Suite 321 Cornelius 704.895.5394 www.presbyteriancosmeticcenter.org

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master’s degree in genetics from The George Washington University. She completed her thesis at the National Institutes of Health and worked there for three years in the lab on collagen studies. The research was challenging, but Klett decided she wanted to work with people. “I wanted to be on the relationship side, so I applied to medical school,” she says, noting her penchant for listening to, and helping, others earned her a nickname in school. “I was always called ‘The Ear.’” Klett earned her degree from The Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University, then completed her residency at the University of Tennessee at Memphis. Obstetrics and gynecology, she says, perfectly suit her because of their multiple components of patient care and counseling, genetics and surgery. Before moving to the Lake Norman area, she was part of a large OB/GYN practice, delivering some 125 babies a year and performing about 25 surgeries a month. She was nominated as one of the top 50 people to know by Richmond Magazine based on personalized patient care and was profiled as a “Top 40 under 40” by Inside Business. The compassionate people-person also is an adventurous outdoorsy type who loves to travel. Klett spent a college summer studying in Scotland and part of her residency practicing tropical medicine in Thailand. She sails, skis and scuba-dives. “I still want to go skydiving, hike in Nepal, climb Mount Kilimanjaro and take an African safari,” says Klett. In the meantime, the queen of contrasts says she will continue to indulge in creative pursuits, such as sewing and smocking baby clothes for family and friends, and learning to tango at Queen City Ballroom. LNC 23

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f the Lake Norman community heralded a Most Fascinating People list, Dr. Carrie Klett certainly would be in the top 10. The obstetrician-gynecologist with Iredell Health System’s Lakeview OB/GYN in Morrison Plantation is a study in contrasts. The selfdescribed math and science geek, who once worked as a genetics researcher, was once a prima ballerina and says she continues to enjoy all things girlie, including smocking. She grew up the daughter of a Navy fighter pilot and excelled in school, and admits she “was good at everything,” including cheerleading and dance. In fact, years of ballet lessons landed her center stage at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., at the age of 14, under the direction of the New York City Ballet’s George Balanchine. “I began dancing at 2 and was trained in classical ballet,” says Klett, adding she danced all of the parts in The Nutcracker as a young girl. An injury she suffered while playing tennis during her junior year in high school halted her dancing dreams, and Klett set her eyes on the next phase of her life: college and a career in the sciences or medicine. She chose Duke University over Harvard University (because her guidance counselor told her it was “the Harvard of the South”), and she earned an undergraduate degree in zoology — even though her favorite (“but hardest”) class was art history, and she says she wrote the longest and best paper of her life in that class.

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‘Hands-on’ activities include milking goats Zootastic Park is spread over 40 acres, with large barns and animal enclosures situated throughout the property. The Browns want this to be a learning center that will welcome schoolchildren studying small mammals and reptiles. Starting in June, the Junior Zookeeper Camp will provide a tactile environment. “It is very handson. They will learn everything from how to milk a goat to working with horses,” says Jerod. “We will also incorporate classroom time every day. They will have recreational activities, craft activities, and will get to help with the animal habitats, depending on the age group.” The “Zoo School on the Go” program will allow trainers to take animals to schools for educational sessions and some hands-on time, too. A petting zoo service can be booked for special events. Sheep, goats, llamas and birds — even a buffalo and a camel — are on the roster. Scottie is a fan of all things Western and has incorporated a living, Wild West town into the park. Costumed cowboys will battle it out along the dirt street in front of a jail, bank, restaurant, museum and general store. Another feature of the park is Noah’s Ark, a 400-foot-long building in the shape of a ship, where a menagerie of exotic animals is found. Visitors will walk through the ship equipped with 100-foot-by200-foot pens housing camels, a zebra, water buffalo, Right: A camel is among the animals at Zootastic Park. Below: Barnyard animals take up residence in this building.

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bison, ostriches, llamas and a baby kangaroo. Many special events are planned throughout the year, such as the BBQ at the Zoo, an Easter Bunny Hop Festival and a Halloween haunted house. The first annual Winter Wonderland of Lights took place this past holiday season. It attracted 27,000 visitors and included more than 1 million lights decorated along a two-mile stretch. Santa Claus waited for children at the end of the drive. “We had a big staff working three months solid, putting up lights,” says Jerod. “And what most people don’t know, is that the lights have to come down – they can’t stay up until next year!”

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owners is commonplace at the park, which has helped an ostrich, iguanas, snakes and a ferret to recover. “They (owners) buy them, and they are cute when they are little — then they (the animals) grow up. They get to be a lot of work,” says Brown. “We are now trying to work with the SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) of Texas. They just seized 26,000 animals, so we are trying help them out.” LNC

As can be imagined, the animals at Zootastic Park get quite hungry and it takes several thousand dollars of food per month to keep them satiated. The animals are on a diet that consists mainly of specially formulated animal chow plus extra hay for those that graze, though some of the reptiles require live food, such as rodents and insects.

A zebra, above, and a baby goat are among the residents at Zootastic Park.

Zootastic Park is a working zoo, meaning that it not only displays animals but their offspring as well. For example, the park expects to purchase a pair of baby giraffes soon, and hopes to breed them in the future. Working with endangered species is also part of Zootastic’s mission. Rehabilitating animals that were neglected by their

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he statement on the cover of the menu at Kylie’s Sports Bar and Grill is true. There is not a bad seat in the house. With 50 flat-screen HDTVs lining the perimeter of the space, if you happened to miss the game-winning basket, race to the checkered flag or whatever other action might be unfolding on the screens, it’s because you weren’t paying attention. “The area definitely warranted something like this,” says Brian Ballard, general manager. “There’s nothing around like what we do.” What exactly does Kylie’s, a rookie restau-

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heavy on appetizers, with 17 selections ranging from BBQ Pork Sliders to Southwestern Eggrolls. Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and Carolina Burger are just two of the 22 sandwich offerings. Such finger foods and sandwiches might be perennial favorites of sports bars, but Kylie’s strives to be different by serving heavy-hitting entrees as well. They include hand-cut steaks, pastas, chicken, pork and seafood. “We didn’t want to do casual fine dining, but we wanted to serve great quality, casual fine-dining food,” Ballard says. In addition to televised events, the restaurant plans to hold special events on the premises. The first big event will be March 13-14, when the Great Southern Billiard Tour makes a stop at Kylie’s. Ballard says plans are in the works for car and bike shows to be held on weekends. Packed House at a Rookie Establishment The interior of the restaurant is open and airy, with an exposed wood beam ceiling. Framed sports and movie décor line the walls and music by popular artists fills the air. Waitresses sporting snug black-and-white striped

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referee shirts and short black skirts zip between well-spaced booths and tables. We visited the restaurant the second night it was operating and discovered word had quickly traveled that Kylie’s was open. The large bar area was packed, several billiard tables were seeing use and the dining room was filled with several families and a group of Cornelius firefighters. To kick off our meal, we ordered Crab Bruschetta. The four large French bread slices were a tasty twist on the traditional appetizer with the addition of lump crabmeat to the chopped onion and tomatoes, and shredded cheese. Mixing it up for the main course, we went with a sandwich and seafood entrée. The Philly Cheese Steak Hoagie was a filling, two-handed sandwich with thinly sliced beef, green peppers, onions and mushrooms topped with provolone cheese. A side order of wide plank French fries completed the plate. A salmon fillet marinated in a sweet bourbon sauce before grilling made the Bourbon Salmon entrée a nice option over the usual bar fare. It was accompanied by a mound of garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables. For dessert, our forks dueled over a slice of moist Chocolate Cake and spoons clashed in the ice cream and chocolate syrup-filled mug that made up the Super Sunday. They were the knockout punch to an overall pleasant meal in the area’s newest sports bar. LNC

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igh on my list of hackle-raisers is the term “blush wine.” It ranks right up there with fingernails scraping down a blackboard. In my mind the term is an attempt to lump all wines of a pinkish hue into a single category. That way the marketers can foist any of their pink stuff on to consumers —“Hey, it’s a blush wine.” Look at it this way. How does good, eastern Carolina barbecue taste compared to something you might come across at a boardwalk at the New Jersey shore? No contest. Not even close. That’s how it is with beautiful rosé wines and some of the stuff that’s being hawked under the blush wine umbrella.

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Rosé: Red Wine’s Little Cousin What is rosé (“roh-zay”)? First, there is no such thing as red grape juice. The red color in red wine comes from leaving grape skins in contact with juice after the grapes have been crushed, a process called maceration. During maceration the red skins impart their color and a whole bunch of flavors to the juice. Rosé wines are made in the same way but with the grape skins left in contact with the juice for just a short time, maybe just a few hours. So, naturally, instead of red wine you get light red wine, a.k.a. pink. Actually, to be real nerdy, there’s another way that rosé wines are produced: by a method called, saignée (“bleeding,” in English). Some winemakers, in an attempt to create a more powerful red wine, will bleed off some juice during maceration, giving a higher concentration of skins to juice. The 36

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juice that’s bled off goes on to be a rosé wine. That’s where the ubiquitous White Zinfandel first saw the light of day; it’s wine bled off to make a more powerful Zinfandel. Now, of course, White Zinfandel has taken on a life of its own. Ask for a blush wine at a restaurant and that’s most probably what you’ll get. Why Be Bashful — Don’t Blush Actually, please don’t ask for a blush wine; ask for a rosé. Blush wine, most likely White Zinfandel, is sweet and thin. Rosés are bone dry. Rosés have much of the same complexity as their red cousins, except not quite so deep. They are perfect wines for warm weather, something to get your wine teeth into and, at the same time, wonderfully refreshing. Most rosés are made from grape varieties that you’ll find in the southern part of France: Grenache, Carignane and a whole bunch of others (pun intended). These are hot weather grapes and that gives them a great depth of character that carries on into the wine. Rosés are great wines with fish and seafood. Pair them with a light fish that doesn’t have a whole lot of heavy sauce. Better yet, pair them with some chilled seafood. To me, chilled lobster and rosé are on the same level as brown paper packages tied up in strings — these are a few of my favorite things.

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to find around the lake are Tavel, Côtes de Provence and Bandol. Each of them is terrific. Both Tavel and Côtes de Provence are deep and complex. Bandol, my favorite, is much lighter. It has the complexity, layers and layers of flavor, that is the hallmark of a good wine, but it’s nuanced and understated. You simply can’t go wrong with any of these wines and they won’t break the bank. You should be able to find a wine in the $15-to-$20 range. In the United States, there are some great rosé producers and there are those that had a load of red grapes they didn’t know what to do with so they turned out a batch of rosé. What you want is a wine from a winemaker who aimed to make a rosé from the get-go, not as a fallback position. Let me introduce you to Randall Graham. He’s been called a philosopher who got captured in the body of a winemaker. Every one of his wines reflects his character: lots and lots of interesting depth. His winery is Bonny

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Rugby is the precursor to American football and has been played in the United States since 1870. It is a fast-paced, full-contact sport with continuous possession changes. All players on the field, regardless of position, can run, pass, kick and catch the ball. Each player competes on offense as well as defense. There are four ways to score and earn points. A try, similar to a touchdown, is worth five points. Following a try, a successful conversion kick earns two additional points. If a team is within range of the goalposts, a penalty kick or a drop kick earns three points. Both men and women play the sport. The Charlotte Rugby Club plays its home matches at the Skillbeck Athletic Grounds, a European-style rugby complex, near I-485 and Brookshire Boulevard in northwest Charlotte. The club welcomes all players regardless of athletic skill level or rugby background. For more information, and to view the 2010 spring schedule, visit www. charlotterugby.com.

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Diverse ensemble’s repertoire includes classics and new, original works

music ensemble is making its North Carolina debut on March 9 when it performs at Davidson College. The New York-based Yarn/Wire consists of two pianists (Laura Barger and Jacob Rhodebeck) and two percussionists (Ian Antonio and Russell Greenberg). The group plays an eclectic mix of classics and music written specifically for it. Like its music, the group is also varied and diverse. Pianist Laura Barger, who is originally from Tennessee, explains she and the other members — who hail from Los Angeles, Ohio and upstate

New York — first met at Stony Brook University in New York. They had all studied music since childhood, and the quartet formed a group in 2005. “We all had a strong interest in music that is happening now as well as older music. We played a couple of concerts, and had such a great time we decided to keep it going,” says Barger. Over the years the group has played at festivals and venues across the country, including the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, the University of Notre Dame, Dartmouth College and concert series in the Northeast. Yarn/Wire shows are influenced by the members’ experiences in classical music, avant-garde theatre and experimental popular music, including acoustic and electro-acoustic works. Barger says the group strives to present contemporary music in a way that reflects a

Yarn/Wire members Ian Antonio, left, Laura Barger, Russell Greenberg and Jacob Rhodebeck first met at New York’s Stony Brook University.

historical perspective. Recently the group has focused on performance pieces written exclusively for them by young up-and-coming New York composers like David Franzson, Aaron Einbond and Alex Mincek. For the Davidson College performance, Barger says the group will present a “cross-section” of music, including new, original works, as well as more straightforward classics. LNC The Scoop Yarn/Wire Davidson College, Duke Family Performance Hall  207 Faculty Drive Davidson March 9, 7:30 p.m. For more about Yarn/Wire, go to www.yarnwire.org. For details about the show, see www3.davidson.edu/cms/x14881.xml.

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Children A Birthday Party for Dr. Seuss (March 2) Celebrate the life and works of the famed author. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Cornelius Public Library, Cornelius, 704.416.3800, www.plcmc.lib.nc.us.

Concerts Bohemian Rhapsody: Music of Mozart’s Prague (March 28) Enjoy music by Mozart, and his Czech contemporaries, performed by 16-year-old flautist Sarah Sullivan and members of the St. Alban’s Bach Festival Orchestra. 3 p.m. $15, seniors and students $10, children under 12 free. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Davidson, 704.941.0650, www.saintalbans-davidson.org.

Education Do-It-Yourself Designer Wedding Classes (March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) Looking to have a designer wedding minus the designer cost? Instructor Ericka Turner will teach students how to showcase a dream wedding from beginning to end by providing hands-on instruction, mock setups, and numerous tips and tricks. Each class is limited to 15 people. Classes are: “Hosting the Perfect Shower” (March 2); “Decorating the Ceremony” (March 9); “Designing Reception Centerpieces From Simply to Elaborate” (March 16); “Wedding Favors” (March 23); and “Dressing the Table, Chairs and Place Settings” (March 30). 7-9 p.m. $40 for Huntersville residents, $50 for nonresidents. Huntersville Arts and Cultural Center, Huntersville, 704.766.2220, www.huntersville.org/parksrec_2.asp. Show Me the Money: Financing for Your Business (March 4) Mike Tucker leads this seminar for those seeking to fund their businesses. 2-4 p.m. Free. Mitchell Community College Workforce Development Center, 701 West Front Street, Room 205, Statesville, 704.878.3220, www.mitchellcc.edu. Lake Norman Currents | March 2010

Dance Thodos Dance Chicago (March 10) The performance features a special repertory addition, Fosse Trilogy, which consists of three works originally choreographed by Bob Fosse in the early ’60s: Mexican Breakfast, Cool Hand Luke and the Tijuana Shuffle.

These works have never been performed live. 8 p.m. $20, faculty/staff $15, students $8. Davidson College, Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson, 704.894.2192, www.davidson.edu.

Events Art of the Blacksmith at Latta Plantation (March 6-7) Nineteenth-century blacksmiths demonstrate their skills on Historic Latta Plantation’s grounds. Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun 1-4 p.m. Free with regular admission. Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, 704.875.2312, www.lattaplantation.org. Davidson Farmer’s Market (March 6, 20) Farmers will sell a bounty of winter and early spring vegetables; pasteurized meats and cheeses; and freshly baked breads, cakes and pies. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Next to Town Hall between Main and Jackson streets in downtown Davidson, www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. Help Build Hope Park at the Lowe’s YMCA (March 10-14) Hundreds of volunteers are expected to lend a hand to the construction of this community park in Mooresville. Plans for the park include a fenced-in playground for children of all ages, a “run-through” spray fountain, picnic shelter and a memorial garden. Free. Times TBA. Lowe’s YMCA, 150 Joe Knox Avenue, Mooresville. http://buildhopepark.org/home_page.html. Diane Hume George Reading (March 10) A poet and judge of the 2009-10 R. Windley Hall and Charles E. Lloyd writing competitions at Davidson College, George will present awards to students and read from her work. A faculty member for 20 years at Penn State Erie, George is the author or editor of 10 books of poetry and nonfiction and a former McGee Professor of Writing at Davidson. Free. 7:30-9 p.m. Davidson College, C. Shaw Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union, Davidson, 704.894.2254, www.davidson.edu. Legends Helping Legends of Racing (March 14) This year’s event honors Rex White, the oldest-living NASCAR Grand National champion. White raced from 1956 to 1964 and amassed 233 starts, 28 wins and 36 poles. Also on the agenda: a vintage race car show (weather permitting). Tickets TBA. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Memory Lane Museum, 769 River Highway, Mooresville, 704.662.3673, www.memorylaneautomuseum.com.

An Afternoon With Cal Thomas: Religion, Politics and Pop Culture (March 14) Coauthor of Common Ground: How to Stop the Partisan War That Is Destroying America, Thomas is a syndicated columnist and a Fox News Channel commentator. 1 p.m. Free, reservations required. Statesville Civic Center, 300 South Center Street, Statesville, 704.873.9511, extension 222. Thomas Mallon Reading (March 16) The author’s seven novels include Henry and Clara. Mallon has written nonfiction books about plagiarism, diaries, letters, the Kennedy assassination and two volumes of essays. His work appears in The New Yorker, The Atlantic Monthly and The New York Times Book Review. Free. 7:30-9 p.m. Davidson College, Sloan Music Center, Tyler-Tallman Hall, Davidson, 704.894.2254, www.davidson.edu. The Connected Heart (March 18) Part of the Sisters @ Heart monthly series of seminars, this event focuses on women’s heart health. Free. 6-7:30 p.m. Little Joe’s, 107 Barium Springs Drive, Troutman, 704.878.7447, www.iredellmemorial.org. Movies on Main (March 20) In the Fantastic Mr. Fox, the main character has to put his days behind him and be a responsible father. Still, he decides to try just one more raid on three nasty, mean farmers: Boggis, Bunce and Bean. Free. 7 p.m. Charles Mack Citizen Center, Mooresville, 704.662-3334. Energy Industry’s Search for Greener Power (March 20) Jim Rogers, president and CEO of Duke Energy, presents the final lecture of the 2009-2010 Bank of America Lecture Series on Responding to the Global Energy Crisis. Free. 7:30 p.m. Davidson College, Alvarez College Union, C. Shaw Smith 900 Room, Davidson, 704.894-2440, www.davidson.edu. Who’ll Stop the Rain (March 25) Mitch Woodward, area specialized agent-watersheds/water quality at N.C. State University and the N.C. Cooperative Extension, addresses ways for homeowners to capture storm-water runoff and prevent erosion and lake/stream pollution, at the Lake Norman Covekeepers meeting. 7 p.m. Tickets TBA. East Lincoln Volunteer Fire Department, South Pilot Knob Road, Denver, 704.489.6249. What’s Cookin’ at Latta? (March 27) See open-hearth cooking in the plantation kitchen, slave cabin and outside on

the grounds. Learn about period cooking techniques and tour the plantation house. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free with regular admission. Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, 704.875.2312, www.lattaplantation.org. Walmart FLW National Guard Open Tournament (March 25-28) This bass fishing event, in its fourth year, garners national and international TV exposure and draws a slew of anglers, vendors and spectators. Times, tickets TBA. Blythe Landing, 15901 N.C. 73, Huntersville. www.visitlakenorman.org. Loverboy (March 30) Based on the novel by Victoria Redel, Loverboy tells the story of a neglected daughter who becomes a possessive mother. Redel will answer questions following the screening and judge the 20092010 Vereen Bell Memorial Award on March 31 at 7:30 p.m. in the C. Shaw Smith 900 Room. Free. 7:30-10 p.m. Davidson College, Alvarez College Union, C. Shaw Smith 900 Room, Davidson, 704.894.2254, www.davidson.edu.

Galleries Artworks on Main Featured artist is Courtney Case Frasier. Through March. Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 165 North Main Street, Mooresville, 704.664.2414, http//:artworksonmain.com. Lake Norman Art League Gallery The 2010 Winter Exhibit showcases members’ works. Through March 26. Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 442 South Main Street, Davidson, 704.620.4450, www.lknart.org. Van Every/Smith Galleries, Katherine and Tom Belk Visual Arts Center Sculptor Lydia Musco is Davidson College’s 20082010 Visiting Assistant Professor of Art. Her exhibit, Lydia Musco: New Sculpture, features concrete and paper sculptures and a series of etchings. March 12-April 14. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat-Sun noon-4 p.m. Davidson College, Davidson, 704.894.2519, www.davidson.edu.

Theatre Violet (March 11-28) Set in 1964 in the Deep South during the early days of the civil rights movement, the play follows the growth and enlightenment of a bitter young woman accidentally scarred by her father. In hopes that a TV evangelist can cure her, she embarks on a journey by bus from North Carolina to Oklahoma. Along the way, she meets a young black soldier who teaches her about beauty, love, courage and what it means to be an outsider. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Thu-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 8 p.m. (and 2 p.m. on March 27), Sun 2 and 7 p.m. (2 p.m. only on March 28). $15-$18. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour Street, Davidson, 704.892.7918, www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org. Leading Ladies (March 24-28) Directed by Mark Sutch, Ken Ludwig’s play is a comedy about love, theatre and cross-dressing. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Wed-Thu 7:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $6-$15. Davidson College, Duke Family Performance Hall, Knobloch Campus Center, Davidson, 704.894.2930, www3.davidson.edu.

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an White has been a runner for most of his life. But several years ago, looking to add variety and a new challenge to his exercise regimen, he started biking and swimming as well. “I kept hearing how important it was to cross-train,” said White, a private mortgage banker at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in Cornelius. To help him piece together all the components of his new workout routine, he joined the Lake Norman Triathlon Club. Founded in 2007, the club helps unite the area’s multi-sport athletes through special programs, events and races. The club is open to folks of all athletic abilities — from beginners to hardcore competitors. Members meet during the week and on weekends for group training rides, running and open water swims, along with social events and other get-togethers. White said the club currently has about 20 members, but he expects that number to steadily increase. “When I first started racing not too many people showed up,” he says. “But that’s changing. It’s (triathlons) really getting popular.” LNTC is a local chapter of USA Triathlon, the sanctioning authority for more than 2,000 events in the U.S. The national organization started in 1982 with 1,500 members. Today, there are more than 125,000, ranging from teenagers to folks in their 80s, about 40 percent of whom are female. USA Triathlon selects and trains teams for elite international competitions like the Olympic Games, and facilitates local events for triathletes of all ages. Locally, members frequently meet up in Huntersville, Davidson and Cornelius to train for events. White said the local group also has monthly meetings at venues like the Peninsula Yacht Club featuring guest speakers. “It’s great for camaraderie and it helps you stay inspired and motivated,” White says. Triathlon season, which kicks off in March, includes the Cool Breeze Triathlon March 28 in Huntersville. The event benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training and features a 250-yard pool swim at Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics, followed by a 20K bike and 5K run. LNC The Scoop For more information, go to www.lkntc.org.

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