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Contents |
10 The Main Channel What’s hip at Lake Norman
16 Porthole A Night Out With Oscar
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19 Captain’s Chair Kirk Ballard believes that building relationships pays huge dividends
22 Rip Currents — People
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Jamie and Jake Pursley turned their loss into a mission to help others
26 Rip Currents — Style
Pour some orange into your home
29 Around the Track Daniel Lynch combined his dreams of racing and fire fighting into a life of service
34 The Galley with
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38 Grapevine
Sancerre — A summer love with lots of taste
42 Game On
Area Rotarians prepare for an epic climb to promote a life-saving cause
46 Home Port A Huntersville renovation focuses on the wow factor
54 Home Port — Outdoors
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Art On The Green welcomes spring
64 One More Thing One splendid patio
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At the Helm | Lori K. Tate
Just be Grateful
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My bliss continued over the next couple of days, as I celebrated finishing a slew of deadlines by spending time with my husband and kids. Late Sunday afternoon while playing on the swing set in our yard, I learned that my mother had fallen and was being sent to the Neuro ICU at CMC Main. Suddenly the bliss vanished. I rushed to the hospital not knowing what to expect. My mother was conscious, but we weren’t sure of what caused the fall — aneurysm, stroke or something as simple as tripping down the stairs. In minutes, watching The Academy Awards (the planned activity for that evening and one that I had been counting down the days for) seemed silly and trivial. I didn’t care about who was wearing what on the red carpet. I just wanted my mom to be okay. After roughly two weeks in the hospital, my mother returned home and is doing fine. Without going into everything that happened, there were a lot of ups and downs during her stay. As my dad and I sat by my mother’s bedside, all of the things on my to-do list melted away as my mind wandered back in time. I remembered my mom going down the slide with me at the park because I was scared to go down it alone. I remembered 8
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ast month after writing my editor’s note, I went to the salon for an evening of pampering. Keep in mind that this is something that happens once every never, so I was soaking in each relaxing moment. After my appointment, I ate a good dinner and did a little shopping. Dream evening in my book.
her teaching me roman numerals because I missed that day of school. I remembered her more than willingly altering her wedding dress so I could wear it in my high school’s spring musical. And I remembered her finding a summer writing camp (yes, they do exist) and signing me up for it. These are the kinds of things you don’t think about on a daily basis, but when you do, you realize they’re worth their weight in gold. These are the things that make you who you are because, as we all know, the best way to learn is by example. As I sat in the antiseptic stillness of mom’s hospital room while she slept, I had such a feeling of thankfulness. And although the circumstances that brought me to that moment were horrifying at times, I was grateful for them as well. How fortuitous that all of this happened on the brink of spring, a season all about awakenings. Watching our clematis embrace the warmer weather with its majestic purple petals reminds me of how we all need to embrace life, both good times and bad. It’s so easy to lose sight of what’s important, but when you regain focus, you’ll see everything more clearly. Happy spring!
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A pregnant Sarah Flanagan, co-owner of Melting Point Hot Yoga and Massage in Huntersville, begins a class of her popular hot power fusion yoga. Right, Flanagan with her husband, Dave.
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Heat and Soul Hot Yoga takes students on journeys toward wellness With the studio temperature a steady 105 degrees, Sarah Flanagan, co-owner of Melting Point Hot Yoga and Massage in Huntersville, 10
begins a class of her popular hot power fusion yoga. She welcomes the students, who range in age, ability and experience, and encourages
them to focus on their breathing and to set personal intentions and goals. She then leads them through a series of progressively challenging poses, postures and balances designed to expand personal yoga horizons and better understand the connection between mind, body and soul. The class ends with exuberant students, including her husband, Dave, expressing an overwhelming sense of accomplishment, pride and personal satisfaction. During the session, Flanagan’s words encourage, and her movements soothe. There’s always an option for students to stay within their abilities, move to a resting pose and focus on their journey. And there is always a more challenging option available for those who wish to expand horizons and push boundaries. “We try to incorporate a vigorous workout with the peacefulness and oneness of yoga,” Flanagan explains. “We concentrate on finding the calm and peace that exists within the pain that often shows itself when you push your body beyond where it is comfortable, and we work with students to reframe thoughts into positive energies and experiences.” Hot yoga, offered locally in various styles and temperatures, combines heat with unique movements, poses and postures, to allow students to tone muscles, increase blood circulation, sweat away toxins and ailments, get into poses more efficiently, and raise heart rates all in a peaceful, purposeful setting. “Because not everybody is in the same place and can do the same thing, our hot yoga is a combination of everything from the super easy poses you can do without challenge to the more advanced, intense postures that test and inspire students,” Flanagan says. “It’s not about seeing where you are going and struggling to get there. It’s about expanding the possibilities and being in the moment of the journey.” — Mike Savicki, photography by Laurie Martin www.LNCurrents.com
Just Make It
Chocolate Painted Éclairs with French Vanilla Cream from Epic Chophouse’s Titanic Dinner Ingredients
Pastry Cream Vera Samuels, a personal chef and owner of Cooking with Vera, teaches Hands-On Cooking Classes at Wooden Stone Gallery in Davidson. The gallery is partnering with the Town of Davidson to offer a series of classes that draw inspiration from local farmer’s markets.
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Hands-On Cooking Classes help aspiring chefs reach their full potential So you’re not ready to compete on Iron Chef America, but if you have an interest in cooking, you might want to sign up for Hands-On Cooking Classes at Wooden Stone Gallery in Davidson. The gallery is partnering with the Town of Davidson to offer a series of classes that draw inspiration from local farmer’s markets. “We’re the title sponsor of the Davidson Farmer’s Market this year,” explains Rebecca Collins, director of Wooden Stone. “Our hope is that we can use as much local produce as possible.” Taught by Vera Samuels, a personal chef and owner of Cooking with Vera, the once-a-month classes begin this month and run through September. Each class has it’s own title and offers six recipes. For example, May’s class is called Festive Tapas Party and features Spanish tapas recipes, such as zucchini fritters with pine nut dipping sauce, rosemary skewers with swordfish and bacon, and Spanish tortilla with chorizo. “I walk them [the students] through the entire recipe, but they actually do all the cooking, all the prepping, all the trussing if necessary, all the trimming and tying of www.LNCurrents.com
any of the proteins,” explains Samuels, who earned an associates degree in culinary arts from Johnson & Wales University, in addition to studying at the French Culinary Institute. “I will demonstrate some skill sets, but it’s up to them to actually go ahead put it in, roast it, cook it.” Samuels says she wants students to leave the class feeling as if they can master the recipes in their own kitchens. “I want them to walk away being really excited about what they’ve learned. They get to take away all of the recipes in that class,” says Samuels. “I want them to feel like they can attack all of the recipes with confidence and really come out looking like a foodie rock star in front of their friends. I want to make them feel confident in the kitchen.” — Lori K. Tate, photography by Laurie Martin The Scoop Hands-On Cooking Classes Classes are limited to 12 students and cost $60 to $65 per person. To register online, visit www.d-Recs. org or call the Davidson Parks and Recreation Office at 704.892.3349. Classes meet on Sundays at Wooden Stone Gallery, 455 South Main Street, Davidson.
6 egg yolks 1/2 cup granulated sugar 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup whipping crea
Instructions In bowl, whisk together egg yolks and 1/4 cup of the sugar for 2 minutes or until pale yellow. Adding flour in 3 additions, stir until well mixed. In saucepan, heat milk, remaining sugar and vanilla bean over medium heat, stirring often, for 8 to 10 minutes or until sugar is dissolved and small bubbles are beginning to form around edges of pot. Stirring constantly, pour about onethird of the milk mixture into egg mixture and stir until thoroughly combined. Pour egg mixture into remaining milk and cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes or until mixture begins to bubble. Continue to cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture begins to mound and hold its shape; remove from heat. Stir in butter and removed vanilla bean. Transfer to bowl, cover with plastic wrap touching surface of custard, and cool to room temperature. Beat whipping cream until stiff; add a large dollop of cream to cooled pastry cream and fold in; add remaining whipped cream and fold in until almost combined. Transfer to pastry bag fitted with 1/2-inch star tube. Place in refrigerator until completely chilled.
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1 cup water 1/2 cup butter Pinch of salt 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 5 eggs, room temperature 1 tablespoon water 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate Icing sugar or edible gold flakes
Meanwhile, in heavy-bottomed saucepan set over high heat, bring water, butter and salt just to boil. Remove from heat and add flour all at once, stirring vigorously with wooden spoon until mixture comes away from sides of pan, making a smooth ball. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook flour mixture, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes or until coating begins to form on bottom of pan. Turn into large bowl; stir for 30 seconds. Make a well in middle of dough and, using electric mixer, beat in 4 of the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny and holds its shape when lifted. Place dough into piping bag fitted with 3/4-inch wide tip. On parchment-lined baking sheets, pipe fingers of dough about 4 inches long and 1 inch wide. In bowl, beat together remaining egg and 1 tbsp water; brush each bun lightly, being careful not to drip down sides. Bake in 425 degree F oven for 12 minutes; reduce heat to 375 degrees F and bake for 5 minutes longer or until golden brown. With sharp knife, pierce side of each eclair twice. Turn oven off and let eclairs stand for 5 minutes, then remove and cool on rack. Melt chocolate over barely simmering water. Brush top of each cooled eclair with enough chocolate to coat well. Cool in refrigerator for 5 minutes to harden chocolate. Halve eclairs lengthwise. Pull out any sticky dough in center; discard. Pipe pastry cream into bottom of each eclair. Replace chocolate-covered tops. Dust with icing sugar or edible gold flakes just before serving. Makes 25 to 30 small eclairs.
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Epic Chophouse honors an epic event One hundred years ago this month the Titanic met its demise in the Atlantic Ocean. On Saturday, April 14, the exact day of the tragedy, Mooresville’s Epic Chophouse will honor the event by serving the same 11-course meal guests enjoyed on the ship that night. “We’re going to have large tables like you would have on a ship that evening. These will seat eight to 10 people, so folks will be sitting with people they don’t know just like on a cruise,” explains owner Larry Sponaugle. The evening will feature a string quartet similar to the one that played on the Titanic in addition to a Captain’s Table, complete with a Captain. Guests, who are encouraged to dress in the era’s attire and/or formal attire, should also keep their eyes peeled for the famous Molly Brown. “The tables are going to look identical to the tables on the ship,” says Sponaugle. “It’s going to be a great night.” — Lori K. Tate The Scoop The Titanic Dinner at Epic Chophouse is Saturday, April 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person and reservations are required. For more information, call 704.230.1720.
Mooresville’s Epic Chophouse honors the sinking of the Titanic exactly 100 years later with an 11-course dinner identical to the one served on the ship that evening.
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Adrienne White helps heal with knowledge From a cardiac ultrasound room at Sanger Heart and Cardiovascular Institute, Cornelius resident Adrienne White is making a difference in Guatemala. A registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer, White has trained three Guatemalan interns to perform echocardiograms, or ultrasounds of the heart. The international medical outreach program is a partnership between the Heineman Foundation of Charlotte and Carolinas Healthcare System. In addition to training, the partnership also involves donating medical equipment to Guatemala and other underdeveloped countries. White’s interns are the first trained sonographers in the Central American country. Only physicians were doing echocardiograms previously. White says the program hopes to send in-
and saw the impact of this technology and training she’s providing. “Diagnostic testing is saving lives,” says White. “It helps diagnose, better treat and improve the quality care of patients.” — By Holly Becker, photography by Laurie Martin
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terns to remote areas of the country. White has tremendous respect for her students who leave their country, native language and families behind for an intense medical study. Interns learn in eight weeks what White had two years to master in a cardiovascular technology program. “Our main goal is to teach the machine and acquire the images [of the heart] effectively,” she says, adding that more valvular abnormalities and congenital defects are seen in echocardiograms of Guatemalan patients than in the ones she sees at Sanger simply because the technology here allows problems to be diagnosed earlier in life. In January, the mother of three traveled to Guatemala to give on-site support to an intern
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The marquee at Havana Social Club set the mood for the evening.
A Night Out With Oscar On February 23, The North Mecklenburg Woman’s Club held A Night Out With Oscar at Havana Social Club in Cornelius. More than 230 members and guests arrived at Havana Social Club dressed in their finest. They were treated to valet parking, photographers, Nordstrom fashions, entertainment and an escort to guide them down the red carpet, where a life-size gold Oscar greeted them. It was a night of pure glamour. The NMWC is active in the community through volunteering and financial contributions. The goal for this event was to raise money to help women go back to school and further their education. As a result, the club has given a helping hand to women of various ages. Some of these women have started their own businesses, earned a master’s degree, received national certifications and enrolled in undergraduate programs. The club is proud of the women who have received scholarships and looks forward to helping many more. For more information, visit www.nmwclub.org.
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Guests enjoyed valet parking, Nordstrom fashions and entertainment during the evening.
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year ago, Kirk Ballard served as chairman of the MooresvilleSouth Iredell Chamber of Commerce. In January, he became the chamber’s new president. Ballard was born in Michigan and raised in Ohio. He’s been in the Lake Norman region for more than three decades. He’s been a teacher, financial services representative and Realtor. We spoke with Ballard about how he sees the lake area, his goals as president and his efforts to put a personal touch on his chamber work.
Knowing everything that you know about this area, what do you think is its number one asset? There are a variety of things. Getting a lot of publicity now is the Mooresville Graded School District, with its laptop initiative. That is driving national and international attention to our area. Another is that Mooresville was just named the number one small town in the United States. We’ve won for eight out of the last 10 years. We had about 125 ribbon-cutting ceremonies last year, which are new businesses. That draws attention to Mooresville. There’s just a sense of something good going on here. It (the area) has a uniqueness of a small town entity, but it has such vitality and vibrancy, with an eclectic group of individuals that come from a diverse background.
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A year ago, Kirk Ballard served as chairman of the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce. In January, he became the chamber’s new president.
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What is your top goal as chamber president? It’s to refocus the chamber’s role. The chamber’s role is a business advocate. And I think as chambers get bigger, they try to be all things to all people. And we have to remember that our number one goal is our members. We survive by our members, and the dues they pay. I’m going to send you a bill as a member. I have to be able to justify that by showing you how we help your business, and how being a part of it makes you a part of the community.
You know, if you have a down day, the greatest thing you can do is come to one our ribbon cuttings. It’s the birth of a dream. For the business owner, that is the happiest day for them and their families. We’re right there with them, as the chamber, to be a part of that.
Is that your favorite part of the job? It is. It’s addictive. At times I can’t sleep at night because it’s such a high. It’s long hours; it’s hard work. But you couldn’t ask for anything better or anything that’s more fun or more rewarding. You’re helping people become self sufficient. It’s the true American dream.
Is increasing membership also a focus? It is. But not only to increase membership…I made 16 different calls to businesses today. In the last week I’ve made 33 different calls to existing members. Because you know what’s happened? We’ve all gotten crazy with email. And you think that sending out an email to somebody is making a connection. This goes back to the old school of reaching out to people, building a relationship and helping them build their business. It takes time, but it pays huge dividends. LNC
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just exploded. Now Mooresville has two zip codes. They each have a little over 35,000 people in them, in an area of a small town. And a lot of people commute. Interstate 77 is a nightmare. They need to widen 77 all the way to I-40 in Statesville.
As chamber president, I assume you get a lot of satisfaction when a new business opens. Is that correct?
To read more about Kirk Ballard, visit www.lncurrents.com. Scott Graf is a Corneliusbased broadcaster and freelance writer. A native of Iowa, he has lived in the Lake Norman area since 2006. He hosts Morning Edition on WFAE.
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A Devastating Loss Married to her high school sweetheart, Jake, and taking courses to complete her
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The Pursleys remain positive with the support of their friends, family and community. family and to help others achieve the same dream. From that desire, The Robert William Foundation was born. Jamie, who also teaches gymnastics to children at Acrofitness in Mooresville, says that during her hospital stay Jake came up with the idea to turn their loss into something positive by helping others.
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hood of suffering complications from it was slim. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. After taking a final exam at UNC Charlotte, Jamie, who was 16 weeks pregnant, stopped at a professor’s office on her way out of the building. During the course of the conversation, she began feeling a pain in her abdomen and fainted. At first the professor called Jamie’s husband to come and pick her up, but when she grew unresponsive, he made the quick decision to call 911. At the hospital, surgeons discovered her uterus had ruptured and the baby was outside of the womb. After several attempts to repair her uterus, and four blood transfusions to save her life, the decision was finally made to remove Jamie’s uterus and leave her ovaries intact. Her son, who she and her husband named Robert William, did not survive.
Jamie has a tattoo of Robert William’s name on her foot.
Keeping the Dream Alive
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Despite mourning the loss of her child, Jamie realized she was lucky to be alive and decided to continue pursuing her dream of becoming a mother. Because she still has her ovaries, she and Jake can conceive a child through in vitro fertilization (IVF) and with the help of a surrogate carrier. Pursley has a cousin who has volunteered to carry a child for her in the future. But during her research, she has learned that many insurance companies, including their own, do not cover the costs of IVF or surrogacy for couples who are unable to conceive on their own, and costs for the services can range from $20,000 to $80,000. After that discovery, the couple became more determined than ever to have their 24
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Reaching Out Initially, the couple will use the funds received to help with the costs of their IVF treatment, but after that, all donations will be used to create grants for couples that are unable to conceive on their own and need the help of IVF, surrogacy or adoption. “We want it to really target people like us who don’t have kids and who will never have kids on their own,” explains Jamie. “Most grants don’t cover things like this because they are need based.” In addition to starting The Robert William Foundation, Jamie and Jake have started a petition with change.org to require that all insurance companies in North Carolina cover IVF/Pregnancy Assistance services. Right now, 15 states require insurance companies to have a policy that helps cover IVF,” says Jamie. “We’ve contacted the North Carolina state lawmakers and notified them of our intentions with the petition.” The couple remains positive with the support of their friends, family and community. They hope that through the generosity of others, they can begin the IVF process this summer and fulfill their dreams, and hopefully the dreams of other couples dealing with infertility. LNC The Scoop
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fair to what I have always dreamed of doing,” he says, “and I wouldn’t be the person I had always dreamed of being.” His passion and his selflessness are paying dividends. Lynch, 25, now serves as the interior mechanic on Brad Keselowski’s No. 22 Discount Tire Dodge Challenger in the Nationwide Series. Of his many shop and trackside tasks, he is responsible for driver safety, comfort and maintaining specified performance standards inside the car. And he is an emergency responder, too, with rapid intervention, HAZMAT and NIMS certifications. If Lynch is within radio distance and he’s not at Penske Racing, you’ll catch him responding to calls ranging from automobile accidents and house fires to alarms of all types. “To me, the greatest combination I could imagine is winning a race and saving someone’s life,” he says. “Not everybody can say they did both those things in a lifetime, let alone a single day. That’s what I want, that’s just who I am and that’s what I told myself a long time ago I wanted to do.” LNC Freelance writer Mike Savicki has lived and worked in the Lake Norman area for 15 years, frequently covering the racing scene.
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ave you ever wondered what it might be like to leave family, friends and a guaranteed job behind to chase a dream? What decision might you make if you knew that your chances of success on the unknown path would be slim and that if you were lucky enough to get a break and land a job — and that’s a big if — you’d likely be starting at the very bottom with no guarantee of a paycheck? Would you pack your bags or would you play it safe and stick with the sure thing? Seven years ago, Daniel Lynch was faced with just such a decision. He had spent nearly two years as a fire fighter on Long Island — the same position both his father and grandfather had served before him — yet he was feeling the pull of racing. His sure thing was a career on Long Island, yet his dream was a life racing in North Carolina. “I had gotten all my firefighting certifications in New York and was happy in my job but felt there was something still missing,” Lynch explains. “My passion, my life, included both building cars with my Dad and firefighting, too, and I knew I’d never be happy unless I tried to build a life that let me do both those things. I knew I could fire fight anywhere, but if I wanted to race, I’d have to move south.”
So Lynch packed his bags and headed to Mooresville. He knew next to no one in the industry. “The first thing I did was enroll in pit crew classes while I started looking for a job,” Lynch recalls. “I knocked on every door I could and felt like I got the break I needed when a team told me, ‘We don’t really have a paid position for you right now, but if you want to volunteer with us, we can see where it goes and slowly get you into working on race cars.’ That was the chance I had hoped for.” For the next five years, Lynch got experience working in a variety of positions from tire specialist to interior mechanic on several Sprint Cup and Nationwide teams. He learned from drivers Ken Schrader, Regan Smith, Mark Martin, Paul Menard and Sam Hornish, Jr. and gave countless extra hours every week learning everything he could. “When I first began, I wasn’t getting paid much more than a volunteer,” he jokes, “but these were jobs, they gave me experience and they were my beginning. I knew I’d have to get into the sport on my own and do whatever came my way. It was difficult a lot of the time as I moved from team to team, but I am so fortunate things happened like they did.” At the same time Lynch was gaining race experience, he connected as a volunteer with the South Iredell Fire Department. Fire fighting was in his blood, and he still felt the call to serve. “I could have made the decision to do one job or the other, but I know myself and I know that if I chose one without the other, it wouldn’t be
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There’s a garden party at Magic Windows children’s boutique in Charlotte! Spring is popping in bright florals and lively prints by Hartstrings, Lilly and more. They have a terrific selection of colorful and fun outfits for boys and girls newborn thru teen. Magic Windows
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Lighten Up eeZ Fusion & Sushi takes a fresh approach this spring
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Listening to Feedback For eeZ and its sister restaurant The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar near SouthPark, listening to guests and their feedback is key. “I walk the floor when I can,” Bennett says. “I hear from the regulars. I take pride to be able to visit with our guests.” Building community among the staff and the guests remains critical to the restaurant’s success, Springate adds. “That’s been ingrained in us,” he says. “This
has become a very regular spot for people to visit. There’s a nice interaction between the guests and staff. When we opened the Cowfish, eeZ regulars were the base of people we went to and asked to help us. It’s amazing how many people came to Cowfish.” In addition to being among the first to try Cowfish, eeZ guests also have helped build the Cowfish menu, as dishes from eeZ migrated to the new restaurant, also noted for its burgers. One regular eeZ visitor issued Bennett a chal-
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chef. “It’s been a really good collaboration between Darnell, who’s been here a long time, and me,” Lucarelli says. “We get to bring together a couple of different worlds.” LNC
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Sancerre is lumped into the Loire region of France, but the only connection it has with the rest of the Loire regions is its proximity to the Loire River.
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Sancerre
A summer love with lots of taste
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ell, it’s happened again. Spring is here, and that brings with it the awesome responsibility of deciding which wines to sip on as the days get warmer. There are lots to choose from, but the wines I’d like to focus on for this article hail from the Sancerre region of France. They’re great wines, and they come in white, rosé and red. Each one a great choice for lakeside quaffing — with or without food. Sancerre is lumped into the Loire region of France, but the only connection it has with the rest of the Loire regions is its proximity to the Loire River. Sancerre is way inland, closer to Burgundy than the rest of the Loire regions. It’s isolated with a ‘terroir’ (soil and climate) that’s all its very own. One of the main reasons I like these
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wines is the way the terroir shows through in the wine. It’s most noticeable in the white wine.
The soil in Sancerre is pretty nasty. That’s a good thing when it comes to wines, as it gives them complexity and character.
Nasty is a good thing The soil in Sancerre is pretty nasty. That’s a good thing when it comes to wines, as it gives them complexity and character. Like all vines in the ‘Old World,’ the vines in Sancerre are not irrigated. What moisture they get comes only from the skies. Consequently, vines have to seek deep into the ground to get a drink and, along the way, they pick up lots of elements from the soil. Take a sip of Sancerre Blanc, and the taste transports you directly to the region. There are lots of elements to the taste, but what jumps out and hits you on the palate is a stoniness and minwww.LNCurrents.com
erality. It’s so tangible that you might look to see if you’ve got a pebble in your glass. This might sound a little unpleasant but when it’s put in the context of an aroma of hay and citrus fruits like lemon and grapefruit, it becomes spectacular. The citrus fruits give you a clue as to what the grape in Sancerre is — in France, with a few exceptions, wines are named for where they’re from not what’s in them. The grape is Sauvignon Blanc. In my mind, Sancerre Blanc is the benchmark for this varietal. I love the fresh, crisp grapefruit taste of Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, but I really get my taste buds giggling with the minerality of the French wine. This is definitely a great wine for summer sipping, but some of my favorite experiences with this wine have been on many a dreary winter’s day. My wife, Mary Ellen, and I like to visit Paris in the wintertime — airfares are cheaper, there are few tourists and French wine seems somehow to taste better in the land of its birth. There’s a brasserie that we like to hang out in. On a cold, rainy winter’s day, people’s damp raincoats soon steam up the place. In an atmosphere like this, sipping on a glass of chilled Sancerre along with some oysters on the shell is simply out of this world.
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A rosé outlook In between the red wine and the white wine,
there’s a rosé. I’m a fool for French rosés. They are crisp and light, but when you taste them they have so much complexity. I’m always surprised by the contradiction between how the wine looks and how it tastes. But, hey, that’s the fun part of the wine. Sancerre Rosé is made from the same grape used to produce the red wine — Pinot Noir. The lighter colors and flavors come from the fact that, after the grapes have been pressed, the skins stay in contact with the juice for just a short time.
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Getting ‘reddy’ for summer But, back to summer. As the days get warmer, the foods we nosh on get lighter and that calls for a lighter wine. That’s where Sancerre Rouge comes in. The soil and the cool climate in Sancerre join together to produce a red wine that’s pleasantly light. However, it’s only the body of the wine that’s light. Its character is profound. Like most ‘Old World’ wines, it’s the earthiness that comes out first. There are smoky and leathery aromas. There is plenty of fresh fruit, and there’s that underlying flintiness that comes from the earth. Light but very interesting. As I mentioned before, Sancerre is closer to Burgundy than it is to the rest of the Loire region. So, it’s no surprise that the grape in the wine is Pinot Noir rather than the Cabernet Franc that’s the Loire norm. It’s interesting and fun to taste this wine alongside a wine from the Burgundy region. Same Pinot Noir grape, different soil and climate. You really get to see the difference that ‘terroir’ delivers in a wine. An intellectual excuse to sample wine, does it get any better than that? Sancerre Rouge has to be one of the best red
wine choices for summer. Sitting outside by the lake as day turns into evening, I can’t think of much that could beat sipping on a glass of this wine. By itself it’s a great wine to have a conversation with. And dining out in the fresh air with a hamburger straight off the grill or with a plate of cold cuts with Sancerre Rouge as a pairing is tough to beat.
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What results is a crisp, fresh, salmon-colored wine. Just like its red brother, this wine is no lightweight when it comes to depth of character. The nose is intense and complex with fine aromas of small red fruits, citrus and a nice floral hint. The taste is well balanced; there’s a lightness in the body along with a pronounced acidity. And there’s a pleasant, long finish to the wine. So, hooray, it’s time for flip-flops and T-shirts. What better way to drift through the summer months than tasting wines from Sancerre? Here’s a great idea. Invite a bunch of friends over for dinner — a substantial bunch because you’re going to sample three wines. Start with a Sancerre Blanc, move on to a Sancerre Rosé and finish with a Sancerre Rouge. Just tasting the wines is like a trip to France and you didn’t have to leave our lake. The best of both worlds. Enjoy. LNC Trevor Burton of Mooresville is certified by the International Sommelier Guild, he is founder of SST Wine Experiences and, along with his wife, Mary Ellen, conducts wine education and tasting tours to wine regions throughout the world.
CURRENTS' Wine Columnist Trevor Burton shares his knowledge at The Blue Ridge Food & Wine Festival in Blowing Rock.
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The Blue Ridge Food & Wine Festival in Blowing Rock Ain’t life grand? Spring is here in full force. I love this time of year. There’s a sense of renewal, there’s sipping a crisp white wine out on our patio overlooking the lake and there’s The Blue Ridge Food & Wine Festival in Blowing Rock. This festival is a great event. There’s lots of that mountain springtime feeling. You’re in the beautiful little town of Blowing Rock. And, the food and wine are spectacular. This is the third year that Lake Norman CURRENTS magazine is a media partner for the festival. Goody! What that means for me is that I get to conduct one of the wine seminars that’s a key part of the event. This year my topic is “The Best Grapes You’ve Never Heard Of.” It’s a vinous hoot; a bunch of interesting
wines to discover and taste. Not too much could be better than that. Well, there is one thing. It’s the winemakers’ dinners that are also part of the festival. Winemakers link up with some of Blowing Rock’s great chefs to come up with food and wine pairings that take both the food and the wine to great heights. Superb. Come up and share a glass of wine at our seminar or at the Grand Wine Tasting in the main tent on Saturday — you’ll find us under the Lake Norman CURRENTS banner.
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On Higher ground Area Rotarians prepare for an epic climb to promote a life-saving cause
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t looms above Tanzanian soil standing an imposing 19,340 feet. With five different climate zones including a tropical rain forest, a high desert and a glacier, it is the tallest freestanding mountain in the world, a high mountain in the truest sense of the word. It is Mt. Kilimanjaro. A group of lake-area Rotarians will soon join 25 other climbers assembled from across Rotary
District 7680 on an early September fundraising and awareness expedition to the roof of Africa. They are aware of the unpredictable nature of the mountain and believe the combined strength of their team will give them the edge they need. “They say this is the hardest thing you will ever do,” says Rich Sampson, expedition team member from the Lake Norman-Huntersville Rotary Club. “It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for anyone who wants a challenge, but I look at it as more of an opportunity to be a part of something greater than what I might ever do on my own.” An avid mountain hiker, Sampson cherishes his time in the outdoors and has a strong hiking
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From left, Lake-area Rotarians Karen Lawler, Bryan Anderson, Scott Melius, Bob Wilson, Ineke Van der Meulen and Rich Sampson will join 25 other climbers assembled from across Rotary District 7680 on an early September climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
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and climbing resume that includes a 75-mile trek across the southern section of the Appalachian Trail, as well as numerous peaks spreading from Georgia through the Carolinas and beyond. “When the Kilimanjaro project came up, the idea of summiting a peak like that wasn’t on my radar,” he says. “But I love being outdoors, and I love mountain hiking and to be a part of a team with such a lofty goal is exciting.” The training The climb itself will be no easy task, so the team began training months ago. Native Charlottean, Macon Dunnagan, who first summited Kilimanjaro in 2000 and now leads diverse teams of climbers to its peak, will guide the expedition. Dunnagan has mandated a rigorous training program and steered the team towards Crowders Mountain believing its topography and terrain most closely resembles a
to be challenged and stretched but, to be honest, there’s nothing I’ve ever done that will prepare me for the magnitude of this climb,” says Sampson. A climb for a cause The climbers believe the lofty goal of the expedition extends beyond solely reaching the summit. The Rotary team will pair its first-ever summit attempt with a fundraising and awareness campaign in line with Rotary International’s “End Polio Now” program, an international
campaign that provides critical support to polio eradication activities, especially in epidemic plagued parts of Africa and South Asia. Team members have agreed to pay their own expenses and will raise additional funds earmarked entirely to the cause. The team’s overall fundraising goal is $100,000. Bob Wilson, a Rotarian from the Mooresville-Lake Norman Club, believes the team’s philanthropic fundraising and awareness efforts will leave a lasting legacy. While his personal motiva-
“I can say that I’ve done all this hiking, and I like to be challenged and stretched but, to be honest, there’s nothing I’ve ever done that will prepare me for the magnitude of this climb,” says Rich Sampson.
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smaller scale Kilimanjaro. To prepare, he has tasked the climbers with the goal of being able to summit Crowders Mountain repeatedly in a single day carrying a weighted pack by late summer. Once the Rotary team arrives, the challenges of Kilimanjaro will appear almost immediately. The two days of travel to Tanzania will necessitate a full day acclimatization period before the planned fourday climb begins. Once they begin, Sampson says the team will limit their daily vertical ascents in order to remain healthy and strong as they ascend to higher altitudes. Along the route, the climbers will be especially at risk for altitude sickness, dehydration, hypothermia and Acute Mountain Sickness. “I can say that I’ve done all this hiking, and I like
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tion for training and climbing is to get in better shape for his retirement, he joins other expedition team members in proclaiming the primary pursuit of the climb is to increase awareness and raise money for the elimination of polio. “In our country the scourge of polio was eliminated in the 1950s, but prior to that time many families, including my own, were touched by this devastating paralysis,” explains Wilson. “I have become increasingly aware of the importance of Rotary to complete this difficult challenge and bring a polio-free world to the millions of children who would otherwise be at risk.” Officer Bryan Anderson, who joins climber, Scott Melius, as a representative of the Top of the Lake Rotary Club, echoes Wilson’s sentiment adding, “Eradicating polio is a noble cause, and our climb, while demanding, pales in comparison to this effort.” Karen Lawler, the second team member from the Mooresville-Lake Norman Club, says that while polio is not an issue in American society as it was in the past, the opportunity to help eradicate it globally motivates her. “There are so many complicated global prob-
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Mountains have a way of galvanizing reality. There’s no hiding the challenges that arise when the trail turns up, altitude kicks in and conditions become difficult. lems that don’t have clear solutions. So when you’re presented a clear solution to a problem you want to help,” she says. “Although the eradication of polio is not simple by a long shot, it is attainable. We are so close to achieving this goal. Every human being deserves a chance to live a healthy life, and if I can help, even in a small way, then I should.” Karla Combs, president of the Lake NormanHuntersville Club, commends the efforts of all the climbers and offers them words of encouragement. “Whenever you bring together a group with a common goal and objective like we are doing,
you open the door to a host of new possibilities,” says Combs. “This large-scale project, being the first for any Rotary in the United States, will give us exposure to a demographic and let them see firsthand what we are working so hard together to achieve. It is a truly exemplary undertaking that extends above the summit.” Mountains have a way of galvanizing reality. There’s no hiding the challenges that arise when the trail turns up, altitude kicks in and conditions become difficult. And there’s no predicting what adversities an expedition might encounter along the route to their summit. But that’s what appeals to this team of climbers, and that’s what makes the upcoming expedition a challenge beyond imagination. As Sampson, Wilson, Anderson, Melius and Lawler will soon experience, to climb for one’s self is amazing, but to climb for something larger is truly noble. LNC Freelance writer Mike Savicki has lived and worked in the Lake Norman area for 15 years, frequently covering the racing scene.
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Protected from the elements (including mosquitoes), the homeowner’s new family room and porch extension is the perfect place for guests to mingle and talk in intimate groups. Comfortable and flexible, there’s plenty of room for dining, playing bridge, watching television and smoking cigars … or just relaxing to the sounds of nature at the end of the day.
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The family room and porch look onto two patios that surround a large waterfall- enhanced koi pond. A foot bridge, pergola and lots of trees and plants make the outdoor space a haven in the spring and summer.
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rowds that gather in the kitchen are a headache to almost any hostess. Dreams of breaking down walls and opening up doors that lead to large indoor-outdoor spaces that flow with positive energy ensue. And that’s just what one local couple says led them to give the back of their home a makeover several years
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ago. Now the 1979 custom-built ranch house no longer seems cramped and dated when friends arrive for backyard barbecues. Colorful, Eclectic Sitting on some 50 serene acres east of Huntersville, the home now is filled with natural light pouring in through large windows, and the transition from the kitchen and dining area to the family room and beyond is seamless.
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It’s alw While their parties easily can number some a good 50 to 100 people, the homeowners, who are to be prepa Huntersville natives and teenage sweethearts from North Mecklenburg High School, are humble people who quietly enjoy retirement. They wish to remain anonymous for this story; however, they exuberantly applaud the expertise of their personal friend and award-winning designer, Starr Miller, who helped them transform their home into a welcoming space for entertaining. Miller, a graduate of the Parsons School of Design in New York, is the recipient of several Charlotte and Lake Norman-area honors, including Charlotte Home Builder’s Excellence in Remodeling Award in 2011. For this home addition/remodel project, she is credited by the homeowners for helping them think outside their comfort zone. The traditional ranch house, decorated in a very relaxed, country style, now features lighter colors that bring the outdoors in. Although the homeowners originally wanted the walls of the family room extension to be painted blue, they are pleased with the slate green Miller suggested. Continued on page 51 www.LNCurrents.com
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porch features a bar and sitting area at one end, a large dining table in the middle and another intimate seating arrangement at the other end. The family room and porch look onto two patios that surround a large waterfall-enhanced koi pond. A foot bridge, pergola and lots of trees and plants make the outdoor space a haven in the spring and summer. Protected from the elements (including mosquitoes), the homeowner’s new family room and porch extension is the perfect place for guests to
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 about business, education, health care and real estate for various publications.
New furniture and accent pieces mix well with more traditional home furnishings. Continued from page 47
“The best clients have opinions, and I love that,” says Miller. “The trick is to learn why they like what they tell you they like, and why they are doing the project. For this, the mistress of the house loves a strong, clear pink and blue. I wanted her to have what she wanted, but the bright blue walls would have stopped the eye from traveling to the view outdoors that is full of trees.” Miller says the green walls enable the floral pinks and blues in the sophisticated Brunschwig & Fils upholstery fabric to pop — to be the focus — rather than compete with the foliage outside. The exposed beams in the ceiling of the family room are an extension of the rest of the house, too, and the buttercream-painted beadboard ceiling adds lightness to the room. The homeowners say they enjoyed working with Miller to choose new furniture and accent pieces that mix well with their more traditional home furnishings. “I love the eclectic mix of the sophisticated fabrics with the imported Italian chandelier in the dining room, and also the fun, flea market finds,” adds Miller. “This home is a reflection of its mistress, who is fun, creative, has a great sense of curiosity and is the ultimate hostess.”
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Conversational, flexible The “wow factor” of the project is the wraparound screened-in porch off the family room. With seating for more than 30 guests, it’s spacious, yet cozy. Divided into three areas — which Miller describes as “conversation pods” — the
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A Gracious Grotto
Elaine and Dan Muller created a Tuscan oasis in their lakeside home
A hot tub overlooking the lake is the perfect exclamation point to Elaine and Dan Muller's Tuscan oasis.
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By Design Because of the buttonbushes in Elaine’s cove, she and her neighbors can’t have individual piers. Instead, they enjoy a boardwalk that leads to a neighborhood pier. Before Elaine’s basement was finished, getting to the boardwalk and eventually her boat wasn’t an easy task. She knew converting the space into an Old World stone grotto would help, so she went back to her builder, Tom Stevenson, president of Tom Stevenson Building Co. in Mooresville, for help.
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Elaine had thought about putting in a pool before, but she wasn’t comfortable with the design. After seeing pictures of a Homearama house featuring a grotto, she thought that might work in her space. “I went back over to Tom again and said, ‘Can we have a pool come into the house?’ ” While that wouldn’t work structurally, Stevenson, Project Manager Brian West and Kevin Holdridge of KDH Residential Designs came up with a plan that would. The design team knocked out a wall of the
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basement to give the space an open-air feel. Now a casual den, complete with a fireplace and flatscreen TV, opens up to a wading pool and hot tub. Stone arches frame the lake beyond the wet space perfectly, and a cedar tongue and groove ceiling seamlessly blends the indoors with the outdoors. A waterfall leads to the pool, which offers a
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son. “This year we had artists from all over the country apply. We had some from New York and New Mexico. I think just the popularity of the festival has grown, and it is a juried fine arts festival. We’re really seeing the quality of the artists elevated.” Sixty artists were selected by a committee to participate in this year’s festival. That’s five more than participated last year. Each artist is given a 10 x 10 space where they can exhibit their work. “Some of the artists do demonstrations, especially if it’s wood turning or pottery,” explains Fleming, adding that local musicians,
choirs and dance troupes perform throughout the event. Local restaurants including Ben & Jerry’s, Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse, Fuel Pizza and Toast will serve food at the festival as well. “I think it’s a great opportunity just to view art and be exposed to art in a great setting,” says Fleming. “It’s just another opportunity to experience Davidson.” LNC The Scoop Art on the Green is scheduled for Saturday, April 21 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) and Sunday, April 22 (noon-4 p.m.) on the Davidson Town Green. For more information, visit www.ci.davidson. nc.us.
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pringtime in the Lake Norman area means lots of things – boat rides, convertibles, blooming azaleas and festivals — in particular Art On The Green. Thousands of people flock to this two-day festival scheduled for April 21-22 on the Davidson Town Green. Part of April Is For Arts, this event has grown leaps and bounds since its inception seven years ago. “We started off with just local artists submitting their applications, and then we had some regional artists apply,” explains Kim Fleming, downtown manager for The Town of David-
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A month of things to do in the Lake Norman area CHILDREN A Bear Called Paddington (April 21-29) These heartwarming stories of the little bear found in Padding Station by the Brown family have long been favorites with children and families. A collection of these stories has magically been woven together in a production to delight the very young and the grown-ups who love them. Produced by Davidson Community Players’ Connie Company. Performance times vary. $10. Armour Street Theatre, Davidson, www. davidsoncommunityplayers.org.
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Faculty Recital at Davidson College (April 3) Professor of Music and trumpeter Bill Lawing and Charlotte Symphony Orchestra trombonist Tom Burge offer a recital of solo and chamber works accompanied by Artist Associate Cynthia Lawing on piano. 7:30 p.m. Free. Davidson College, Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center, 704.894.2848, www.davidson.edu. Cornelius Concert Series (April 6) Michael Reno Harrell performs his storytelling music on the front lawn. Free will offerings accepted. Front lawn of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church (heat/rain concert will be in the sanctuary), 19600 Zion Street, Cornelius, www.mtzionumc.net. Davidson College Symphony Orchestra (April 18) The Davidson College Symphony Orchestra performs pieces by Debussy, Grieg, De Falla and Strauss. 7:30 p.m. Free. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu. Jazz Concert at Davidson College (April 20) Guitarist Bernardo Hernandez joins the Davidson College Jazz Ensemble for a concert featuring saxophones, trumpets, trombones and a complete rhythm section. 7:30 p.m. Free. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu. Alexander Community Concert (April 22) The Gold Standard Chorus will serenade audiences with the dulcet tones of the uniquely American barbershop harmony style. Reception, with refreshments, follows the concert. 3 p.m. Adults $15, seniors and students $10, children under 12 free. The Episcopal Church of St. Peter By-the-Lake, 8433 Fairfield Forest Road, Denver, 704.489.6249. Davidson’s Concerts on the Green (April 22) This warm weather tradition kicks off at the completion of Art On the Green. Bring a picnic and enjoy the music. 6-8 p.m. Free. Davidson Town Green, www.ci.davidson. nc.us. Davidson College Concert Choir (April 30) Music Professor and Choral Director Ray Sprague leads the Davidson College Concert Choir, the Davidson Pro Arte Orchestra and professional soloists in a performance of Bach’s B-Minor Mass. Soloists include Jacquelyn Culpepper, Diane Thornton, Douglas Renfroe and H. Stephen Smith. 7:30 p.m. $5-$15. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, www.davidson. edu.
EVENTS Health Fair at Davidson College (April 4) Area health and wellness agencies will be on hand to talk about their services and offer free massages, healthy snacks, and blood pressure and diabetes check-ups. 10:30 a.m.-
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2:30 p.m. Free. Alvarez College Union, Brown Atrium, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu. 6th Annual Latta Plantation Easter Egg Hunt (April 7) Hunt for eggs throughout the plantation’s grounds, visit with the Easter Bunny and make Easter crafts. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5 per child, one free family member/ chaperone per child, additional family and friends pay $5 each. Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, www.lattaplantation.org. The Rural Hill Community Egg Hunt (April 7) Bring out the entire family for a day of egg hunts, spoon races and more. You can also have pictures made with the Easter Bunny, take a round-the-farm hayride and enjoy the bounce houses. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free, but fees apply for hayrides and bounce houses. Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, www.ruralhill.net. April Art Gallery Crawl (April 13) Local and regional artists showcase their work in participating Davidson businesses. 6-9 p.m. Free. Downtown Davidson, www. ci.davidson.nc.us. Family Farm Day (April 14) Venture out to Historic Latta Plantation for a fun-filled day. You’ll meet the farm animals and enjoy numerous animal presentations throughout the day. You can also make crafts, explore the plantation and learn about honeybees. Children can visit the farm chore’s area and milk the cow, gather eggs, try the water bucket relay and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free with regular site admission. Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, www. lattaplantation.org. Paws Too Run (April 14) This family fun event features an officially timed 5K and 10K race followed by a dog walk and vendor fair. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Animals and its plans to build a pet education and adoption center to serve our region. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Davidson Town Green, www.ci.davidson.nc.us. Reptile Day at Davidson College (April 14) Davidson College’s Herpetology Lab holds its annual Reptile Day, where visitors can spend time with snakes, toads, turtles, salamanders and other creatures. The event is an engaging, informative way for people of all ages to learn about herpetology and conservation. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Baker-Watt Science Complex, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu. “Under the Arbor” Spring Plant Sale (April 14) Sponsored by the East Lincoln Community Garden Club, this sale features hardy perennials, trees and shrubs, vegetable and herb varieties, garden accessories, orchids, and more. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Webbs Chapel UMC, 4640 Webbs Chapel Church Road, Denver. 6th Annual LKN Senior Fun & Fitness Day (April 17) Join Huntersville, Davidson and Cornelius Parks and Recreation Departments, along with the North Mecklenburg Senior Center, as they celebrate this annual event for seniors. Enjoy health and fun fitness activities, as well as a healthy lunch. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $3 pre-register, $5 at event. Jetton Park, 19000 Jetton Road, Cornelius, www.huntersville.org. Ultra Trail 5K Run (April 21) Coinciding with The 19th Annual Rural Hill Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games, this run will wind its way down and back along the north and southwestern portions of Rural Hill’s ambitious woodland trail. 9 a.m. $40 per runner. Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, www. ruralhill.net. Art on the Green (April 21-22) This enormously
popular juried art festival offers a whole weekend of art, food, exhibits and live music. Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun 12-4 p.m. Free. Davidson Village Green, 704.596.0342, www.ci.davidson.nc.us. The 19th Annual Rural Hill Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games (April 21-22) This weekend of all things Scottish offers professional Scottish heavy athletic competition, amateur heavy athletics, piping and drumming, highland dancing, Scottish country dancing, children’s activities, demonstrations, and Rural Hill’s famous historic encampment. Sat 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, www.ruralhill.net. Latta Plantation Open Golf Tournament (April 23) Support Historic Latta Plantation as you enjoy a game of golf at The Point. All proceeds benefit Latta Place, Inc. For more information, visit www.lattaplantation.org. The First Annual Swing Fore A Child’s Place Golf Tournament (April 24) Enjoy a fabulous day of golf, food and prizes while helping impact the lives of homeless children in Mecklenburg County. A Child’s Place provides homeless children with educational, emotional and health support, helping to keep them healthy and in the classroom. Tee-off time 1 p.m. Registration is $200 per player. River Run Country Club, Davidson, www.swingfore.eventbrite.com. Mom Prom for Cookies for Kids’ Cancer (April 27) A girls’ night out to top all girls’ night outs, the Mom Prom is a formal event featuring raffles, photos and shopping. 8 p.m.-midnight. $40 in advance, $45 the day of the event. Havana Banquet and Ballroom, 8325 Copley Drive, Cornelius, www.cltmomprom.eventbrite.com. The 11th Annual “An Evening for Dove House” fundraiser (April 28) As the largest fundraising event for Dove House, this year’s event occurs during National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Larry Sprinkle, meteorologist for WCNC, the Charlotte NBC affiliate, will serve as the celebrity auctioneer for the 10th consecutive year. Doors open at 5 p.m. with food being served until 7 p.m. followed by a program and live and silent auctions. $100. The Charles Mack Citizen Center, Mooresville, www.dovehouse.us. The Lake Norman Hospice Regatta & Party (April 28) Enjoy an evening benefiting Hospice. 6:30-11 p.m. $85 per person. The Peninsula Club, Cornelius. The Regatta is scheduled for June 8-10 at the Lake Norman Yacht Club. www.hpccr.org.
GALLERIES Andre Christine Gallery Wine, Women and Music. Through April 4. Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun by appointment. 148 Ervin Road, Mooresville, 704.775.9516, andrechristinegallery.com. Cornelius Arts Center Various exhibitions. Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri-Sat 9 a.m.-Noon. 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.corneliusartscenter.com. “Cotton” Ketchie’s Landmark Galleries Various exhibitions. The work of watercolorist ‘Cotton’ Ketchie. Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 212 North Main Street, Mooresville, 704.664.4122, www.landmark-galleries. com. Depot Art Gallery Various exhibitions. The Mooresville Artist Guild hosts an artist reception the second Friday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. 103 W. Center Avenue, Mooresville, www.magart.org. www.LNCurrents.com
Saturday noon-4 p.m. Davidson College, 315 N. Main Street, Davidson, 704.894.2519, www.davidson.edu/ art/galleries.
MONTHLY EVENTS Carolina Raptor Center Live bird presentations, flight shows, behind-the-scenes tours and more take place at Carolina Raptor Center throughout the month. Visit carolinaraptorcenter.org for more details. The Artisan Market Craft Crawl (First Friday Night) Formerly known as the Mooresville Craft Crawl, this market features baked goods, clothing, embroidery, jewelry, paintings, pottery, quilts and woodcarvings with an edge. 5-9 p.m. Free. Mooresville Town Square across from Lowe’s Foods. www.theartisanmarket.net. Blue Planet Water Environmental Center Tour (First Tuesday, Third Thursday) Learn about water and wastewater through a hands-on tour. Fun for all ages. Tours are available the first Tuesday and the third Thursday of the month on a first-come, first-served basis. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission TBA. Call 704.621.0854 or e-mail Bplanet@ci.charlotte.nc.us to schedule a tour. Davidson Farmer’s Market (Every Saturday) Farmers sell a bounty of seasonal vegetables; pasteurized meats and cheeses; and freshly baked breads, cakes and pies. 8 a.m.-noon. Free. Next to Town Hall between Main and Jackson streets in downtown Davidson, www. davidsonfarmesmarket.org.
SPORTS Davidson College Men’s Baseball Nothing says spring like baseball. Georgia Southern (April 5, 6 p.m.; April 6, 6 p.m.; April 7, 2 p.m.), Wofford (April 13, 7 p.m.; April 14, 2 p.m.; April 15, 1 p.m.), Samford (April 27, 6 p.m.; April
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Foster’s Frame and Art Gallery Various exhibitions. TIMES. 403 N. Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, 704.948.1750. Four Corners Framing and Gallery Various exhibitions. Tue-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 112 S. Main Street, Mooresville, 704.662.7154, wwwfcfgframing.com. Lake Country Gallery Various exhibitions. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Exit 36 – Mooresville, between Belk and Kohl’s, 704.664.5022, www. lakecountrygallery.net. Merrill-Jennings Galleries Various exhibitions. MonFri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 463 S. Main Street, Davidson, 704.895.1213, www.merrilljennings.com. Mooresville Artist Guild Various exhibitions. 103 West Center Avenue, Mooresville, www.magart.org. Sanctuary of Davidson Various exhibitions. 108 S. Main Street, Davidson, www.sanctuaryofdavidson.com. Tropical Connections Various exhibitions. Tue- Fri 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment. 230 N. Main Street, Mooresville. 704.664.0236. Van Every/Smith Galleries, Katherine and Tom Belk Visual Art Center Art Exhibitions features art by senior class studio art majors Taylor Thomas, Sara Claire Chambless, Rachel Means, Lauren Kamperman, Brenda Schamu and Cristina Casal. The artists will exhibit their work for a week at a time. Through May 4. Secret Things, Tiny Rituals is an exhibition of oil paintings by Nathaniel Rogers is on display. Rogers, a 2002 graduate of Davidson, holds an M.F.A. from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Through April 18. Recent Gifts and Acquisitions features a major piece by Polish sculptor Magdalena Abakanowicz. Weekdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Rock Band Friday (Fridays) Learn how to play Rock Band after school. 3:30-6 p.m. Free. Ben & Jerry’s, 202 South Main Street, Davidson.
THEATRE In the Blood (Through April 1) This modern-day spin on The Scarlet Letter by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks focuses on a single mother struggling to provide humane living circumstances for her five fatherless children amidst inner city poverty and prejudice. The play contains graphic sexual content and language, and is recommended for ages 17 and up. Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks will also present two free lectures on April 3. March 28-29 performances begin at 7:30 p.m., March 30-31 at 8 p.m. and April 1 at 6:30 p.m. $15, $11 seniors, $9 faculty/staff and $6 students. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, www. davidson.edu/tickets. One-Act Plays at Davidson College (April 20-21, 2728) Senior student Ana Rodriguez will direct Freakshow by Carson Krietzer, and junior Elizabeth Schneider will direct A Kind of Alaska by Harold Pinter April 20-21. Senior Lori Pitts will direct MilkMilkLemonade by Joshua Conckel, and senior Kaylin Gess will direct Boom by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb April 27-28. 7:30 p.m. $3. The Barber Theatre, Cunningham Theatre Center, Davidson College, www.davidson.edu.
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t was a patch of dirt. Well, a patch of dirt with even smaller patches of moss on it. It wasn’t pretty, but the back yard was the only thing that wasn’t spectacular about the house, so we bought it. That was four years ago. Since then we’ve painted rooms, changed light fixtures, rearranged furniture and rearranged more furniture, but the biggest change in our house involved adding an outdoor space to the mix. As soon as I saw that patch of dirt, I knew the only remedy for it was an outdoor room. A deck wouldn’t work because of the grade of the lot and a screened-in porch wouldn’t have been at home there either. A stone patio was just the thing that could turn this useless space into something spectacular. Luckily for us a friend of ours grew
up in Scotland, where he learned everything about stone masonry. He and his team took our vision and turned it into a splendid reality. When we designed our patio we took into account all the technical stuff like where our septic tank was and the slope of the lot. But we also took into account what we were going to use it for. We wanted to entertain in all sorts of ways throughout the year. So far we’ve had an ice cream sundae buffet, a cast party, a baptism luncheon and a few dinner parties in the space. While that’s all well and good, the best times we’ve had on our patio weren’t planned at all. There are the nights when we sit on the lounge chairs looking at the stars. The other nights when we haul our old TV on the stoop and watch basketball. Then there are the times, which unfortu-
nately are few and far between, when I get to nap on the hammock in the sunshine. The other night we had some friends over for a casual gathering. It was the first time our two-year-old twins had been given a sort of free reign of the space. Immediately, they started walking on the edge of the sidewall, enjoying every moment of this new adventure — this new freedom. While it made me incredibly nervous, I was so happy to share a space that means so much to me with them. As I watched them play, I began to think of all the memories I hope they make on this patio with us and with their friends. There are lots of marshmallows to be roasted, tons of basketball games to watch and even more naps to be taken. LNC
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CURRENTS Editor Lori K. Tate with her daughter, Margot, and son, Graydon, on their beloved patio.
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