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10 The Main

Channel

What’s hip at Lake Norman

15 Captain’s Chair

Eddie and Connie Beach grow Davidson’s Community Garden

17 Game Changers Kris Batchelor provides peace

Contents 24 Rip Currents —

Garden

A Huntersville back yard tailored for fun

30 The Galley with 18 Blair’s Bits Lynn and Glenn 17 Turtle Creek Nursery is an area legacy

Smoke blows into Birkdale Village

22 Rip Currents 32 Grapevine — Style 38 Game On

Tannat softens the winter blues

Spring finds for your home

Kathleen Baker and SwimMAC Carolina lap the competition

41 Thoughts from

the Man Cave Interior design for guys

44 Home Port Wendy Yeakley created an entertaining retreat from start to finish

57 Currently

Lincoln Center Concert Series, Rhythm and Brews, and a Celtic Festival

22 About the Cover:

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64 Lori’s Larks Reader’s Theatre engages Lori K. Tate’s imagination

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At The Helm In the magazine business, there’s a line between editorial and advertising. It’s a line I don’t like to cross, but I’m making an exception with this column. If you look on page 58, you’ll find an advertisement for the Levine Cancer Institute. It features a picture of a man named Christopher. I don’t see the ads for the magazine until we’re in the final stages of production. As I was reading this issue one last time, this ad forced me to stop proofing. Sure, it’s a pretty ad, but it got my attention because I went to college with the gentleman featured in the ad. His name is Christopher Lawing, and he has stage 4 kidney cancer. Christopher and I met during the first semester of my junior year at UNC in an opera workshop. I was a transfer student, so everything about Chapel Hill was new to me. Christopher had a wonderful voice and was well acclimated to life at Carolina. A lot of the music majors snubbed me in the class because I was the new girl and had plans to major in journalism. Not Christopher. He was always nice to me. Years later after graduation, I audtioned for a musical at Theatre Charlotte. Christopher was there auditioning, too, and we both got parts. It was like old times, and again, he was kind to me when the theatre divas were not.

EMBRACE IT Pay attention to your guide posts After I had my twins, I ran into him at the Huntersville Target. We caught up on each other’s lives and went on with our errands. When Facebook became everyone’s favorite mode of communication, we became Facebook friends, and I saw that he was working at the Bechtler Museum of Art in Charlotte. A little later I saw that he was being treated for cancer. Though I messaged him encouraging thoughts, I didn’t know the seriousness of his illness until I saw this ad. But then again, when is cancer not serious? Last night I sat in front of my computer while the rest of my family slept, thinking about how Christopher always seemed to pop into my life just when I needed him. This time was no different, as I had just returned from visiting my cousin who has stage 4 lung cancer. She’s trying to get into a clinical trial to help her fight this ruthless disease. Seeing Christopher’s ad gave me hope because he’s been on an experimental drug for three years. He’s still working at the Bechtler and living his life. Christopher is one of my home bases. He shows up as a sort of guide post. He helps me measure where I’ve been and where I need to go. And the beautiful part is that he has no idea that he does

this. It’s all a production of fate. If you think about your life, I’m sure there are people who serve the same purpose for you. Maybe it’s not even a person. Perhaps it’s a song or an event. Whatever it is, it’s important to take time out and pay attention. In this wacky world, it is so hard to stay grounded, to stay focused. We’re all pulled in so many directions that we rarely have a chance to enjoy our memories and chart new ones. When I saw Christopher in that ad, I was transported back to Hill Hall, where we rehearsed this horrible modern opera that was eventually cut from the program. I remembered all of the dreams I had then. I wanted to be a journalism school graduate. I wanted to write. I wanted to create. As I looked around my office, I realized that I was doing all of those things, and I was filled with gratitude for my life and for Christopher being there to remind me of how lucky I am. So there, I did it. I crossed the sacred editorial/advertising line, but I think you’ll understand why I had to do it. When you see one of your guide posts, you have to embrace it. Life is too short not to. Happy spring!

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Greg Greenhalgh rides the “double decker” bike he designed through downtown Davidson.

Riding Tall 10

Greg Greenhalgh takes cruising on a bike to new levels

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Greg Greenhalgh is a bike whisperer. “I have a bit of a bicycle fetish,” he says. “Bikes kind of talk to me.” It all started about 15 years when he and his son were hanging around the Rockaway Beach Boardwalk in New York, and a group of guys cruised by riding “tall bikes.” “My son and I were just in awe,” he says. City workers used early versions of these bikes to light street gas lamps in the 19th century. They were later used in exhibitions and as promotional gimmicks. Today, tinkerers and bike enthusiasts, often using spare parts, weld together the frames of two bikes, creating what Greenhalgh calls a “double decker.” The pedals, chain and sprocket are connected to the upper bike, as are the seat and handlebars, so the rider is perched high in the air. Tall-bike riders often customize their creations with funky colors and accessories, and there is a growing number of tall-bike clubs. Michael Mooney of Asheville even built a recordbreaking 44-foot tall bike in 2007. Greenhalgh, 37, was hooked after that first encounter at Rockaway Beach. At the time he worked for the county’s road department, and as luck would have it, a short while later he came across a couple of beach cruisers someone had left along the side of the road. He tossed them in the back of his truck, and he and his son enlisted a buddy who was a welder. Together they built a tall bike. Greenhalgh brought that bike with him, along with about 15 others, when he and his family moved to the Lake Norman area in 2004. Greenhalgh, who works full time as fireman for the city of Charlotte and part time for the Davidson and Denver fire departments, says over the years he’s refurbished and either sold or given away most of his bikes. But he still has that very first one he built, and recently spiffed it up with new tires and a paint job, including fluorescent green wheels. Greenhalgh also started working recently with a Charlotte nonprofit called Trip for Kids, which gives at-risk youth guided mountain bike rides. Trips for Kids also has an “Earn-A-Bike Program,” which offers kids a chance to earn their own bike by completing classes in basic bike mechanics and safety. As much as he likes working on bikes and sharing his experience with others, Greenhalgh says he also loves to just cruise around Lake Norman atop his tall bike. “Traffic usually slows down and people wave and take out their phones and take pictures,” he says. “It always puts a smile on people’s faces, and that’s what it’s all about.” — Sam Boykin, photography by Ben Sherrill

In the Kitchen with Jill Dahan

Photography courtesy of Elke Talbot

From left, owners Barbara Freund and Betty Reinke plan to sell Main Street Books, Davidson’s independent bookstore.

Gone-to-the-Med Kale Chips

Barbara Freund and Betty Reinke have fueled the area’s love of reading for more than two decades

About this time of year (especially for all of those you know in the Northeast), a yearning for basking in the glorious Mediterranean takes hold. If you can’t get there, try these sunshine-filled nibbles and at least you will look Mediterraneanbeach ready. Kale is a superfood that is chock filled with vitamins and antioxidants, and this recipe is quick to make and a crowd pleaser in my house. Find a friend with a kale patch or check with your local farmer, as the fresher the kale, the less bitter it will be. If not, grab a bunch at your local store and get massaging.

A New Chapter Awaits Main Street Books Main Street Books has been a fixture in downtown Davidson for 28 years. Owners Barbara Freund and Betty Reinke recently announced plans to retire but say that doesn’t mean the beloved independent bookstore is going away. They plan to sell the bookstore, and inquiries are buzzing. Main Street Books was a mid-life business venture for both women. Freund, an empty nester who’d raised four children, launched the bookstore at Davidson’s Town Day in 1987. Reinke joined as a business partner 20 years ago after retiring as a teacher at Cornelius Elementary School. Despite competition from chain and online bookstores and enduring two recessions, Main Street Books has survived. “I don’t know that in another town we would have lasted. There are more than 30 book clubs here,” says Reinke. “The clientele is very eager,

supportive and well read.” Much has changed since Main Street Books opened its doors, especially technology. “Twenty-eight years ago we’d write down every book we sold each day on a legal pad and call to place a new order. Microfiche was still how you looked up things,” remembers Freund. “There weren’t any bookstores in the area. You had to go to Charlotte.” However, some things have remained the same. “The Green is still the focus of town,” says Freund. Town events and visitors to Davidson College continue to provide foot traffic. “We want to thank the town for the wonderful support they have given us over the years,” says Reinke. “We’ve enjoyed matching people with books they love.” — Holly Becker, photography by Amy Ellis

Ingredients 1 bunch curly kale 2 tablespoons of tahini (sesame seed paste) 2 tablespoons of lemon juice 2 large garlic cloves, crushed Instructions Remove leaves from the stocks. Mix tahini, lemon and garlic to form a paste. Massage onto leaves. Place leaves on baking sheets lined with parchment paper and bake at 325 degrees for 13 to 15 minutes until just crisp. Watch them closely, as burnt ones don’t taste well. Let cool and munch happily. Jill Dahan lives in Cornelius and is the author of Starting Fresh! Recipes for Life. She also teaches cooking classes at Earth Fare in Huntersville. You can learn more about her at www.jilldahan.com. 11 lake norman currents | March 2015 | www.lncurrents.com

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The importance of color changes in the fashion world is twofold. First, the consumer wants something fresh to contemplate and imagine in their lives, and second it is a bit of planned obsolescence in the industry. A slight under-tone change can make the wardrobe or home decor you chose last year look all of a sudden dated. As any design professional, I embrace change and am excited by the new, however my position is to guide my clients to the timeless applications of what’s available that enhances their home for the long-term. Pantone has forged a new alliance with one of the top fabric manufacturers, Kravet. They have also started alliances with Sephora, and several other companies to insure that the color of the year is available and wide spread. While I love their drive, I believe that this also starts to move us into a world of sameness. So, Marsala. It works great with the grey tones that have been strong over the past few years. It is warm and bold and the antithesis of the clear bright colors we have seen most recently paired with grey. If this is your favorite color — embrace it. However, I believe that this is a great secondary or tertiary color choice. It brings depth and interest to a design. I would keep it to accessories and items that can be easily changed. The year goes by quickly, and the Pantone color for 2016 may be just as fun and new. Starr Miller, President & Principal Designer Starr Miller Interior Design, Cornelius

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Clearing the Land

The Cowan’s Ford Dam project that would create Lake Norman took decades of planning. Area residents recall seeing surveying crews from Southern Power (Duke Power’s predecessor) along this stretch of the Catawba River as early as the 1920s. The Duke Power company quietly bought up land and buildings in what would become the lakebed throughout the 1930s, when the Great Depression forced many farmers to sell. When official plans for the dam and power plant became public in 1957, about 2,000 people lived on land lower than 760 feet above sea level, which would become the lake bottom. The landowners, mostly farmers, had three options — sell all their land and move, sell all their land and continue renting what remained dry from Duke Power subsidiary Crescent Land and Timber; or sell the only the land needed

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for the lake and hang on to what would become shoreline property. Those who took the last option earned windfalls as lakefront land prices rose. But not many people expected such gain in those early days. The responsibility for negotiating these deals fell on one Duke Power employee, a forester named Carl Blades. It was, Blades later remembered, “a delicate assignment.” Some farmers held out for higher prices, and others wanted to keep farming. Still, no publicly organized opposition to the lake project emerged. Some individual farmers could be tough, though. Perry Nixon, a Lincoln County tomato farmer in the Westport community of Lincoln County threatened to sue. Nixon came close. Blades had to stop him in Lincolnton and settle a deal right there on the county courthouse steps. Another farmer in Catawba County refused to

sell his portion of the lake bottom. Duke Power condemned the land, but the farmer bought it back. As late as 1990, that family was still paying taxes on the lake bottom land, including 31 cents a year for fire protection. All told, Duke Power bought 30,000 acres at an average of $253 per acre between 1957 and 1959, according to Duke Power historian Robert Durden. Combined with the 34,000 acres the company had acquired over the previous decades, the company had enough for the lake and half of the shoreline. THE SCOOP Chuck McShane is the director of the Hamlet Depot and Museums and the author of A History of Lake Norman: Fish Camps to Ferraris (The History Press, 2014). Reach him at chuckmcshane@gmail. com. On Twitter: @chuckmcshane

tracks. It’s a little more for everybody that way. That’s what we wanted. We didn’t want it to be on the wealthier side of town. We call it “One Big Garden for One Big Town.” It’s mostly for Loaves & Fishes, which was the idea from the beginning, but we invite volunteers who come work on Saturday morning to take whatever they want when they’re headed home. And then we take the rest to Loaves & Fishes. We harvest a couple of times a week (in season).

When did the Davidson Community Garden begin?

How does the garden work?

Eddie: It started with a meeting in 2009.

Eddie Beach, and his wife, Connie (not pictured) grow produce and friendships at the Davidson Community Garden.

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Garden Eddie and Connie Beach help volunteers grow more than food at the Davidson Community Garden

Connie: It was an idea that the Davidson Ministerial Association came up with. A small group of us picked up on it, and it went from there. It’s considered a mission of Davidson United Methodist Church. They sponsor the garden monetarily. We really encourage people of all faiths and no faith to come out. It’s really designed to pull together people from every corner of the town.

When did you start planting?

Eddie: Well, when we started, the lot was filled with weeds. The first thing we did at Davidson United Methodist’s Great Day of Service in 2010 was clear the area. We created several stacks of weeds that had been pulled. We started planting in May of that year. It took us a couple of months to get it ready.

Who owns the land?

Connie: It is owned by Davidson College. They rent it to us for a dollar a year. It’s very nice. We were lucky to get land on the other side of the railroad

Eddie: The word “community” is as important as the word “garden” because our mission statement is to bring people together from the entire community, and then to grow abundant healthy food and to tend some, take some. Connie: We saw there was a big need for fresh produce, so we’re pretty much the only steady form of fresh produce for Loaves & Fishes. We have other people with gardens that will bring stuff as its available. Grocery stores don’t really donate produce anymore.

by Lori K. Tate photography by Glenn Roberson

avidson’s Eddie and Connie Beach are two of the most unassuming people you’ll ever meet. Their down-toearth demeanor instantly makes you feel comfortable, and their caring and generous spirit is obvious when they talk about their community. Before retiring in 2013, Eddie was the aquatics director at the Lake Norman YMCA for 21 years. Connie works as a travel agent for Mann Travel in Huntersville. This past spring, the couple won the 2014 Jack Burney Award for their work as the coordinators of the Davidson Community Garden. This award honors people in Davidson who improve the community through unselfish service — a perfect fit for the Beaches. Seeing as how its time for gardeners to start getting their hands dirty, we recently spoke with the couple about Davidson Community Garden, which is located on Potts Street behind the Wells Fargo drive-through in Davidson. Turns out that friendships flourish there just as much as plants do.

Captain’s Chair

Connie: Basically we just come out on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. We send out an email on Thursday evening and remind people about Saturday. We tell them about any special projects that we’re working on. You don’t have to sign up ahead of time, just when you can, you show up. We ask that people sign a one-time waiver form to protect us liability‑wise, and after that you’re considered a volunteer. We do have several individuals that work on their own because they can’t come on Saturdays. Eddie: There is an educational component. We have a lot of groups come over for organized projects. One example is a scout group that built a pizza garden shaped like a pizza with ingredients for a pizza, and then we had a college fellowship from DUMC build a butterfly garden last spring. Connie: We usually have a sunflower house, which the brownie scouts did for us one year. Eddie: The biology classes from the college tend to come over to do volunteer work. The professor guides that somewhat.

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This is an organic, year-round garden?

what’s happening. We send out an e-mail to about 200 people. Volunteer wise, there are probably 60 that are reasonably regular.

Connie: You don’t have to know anything at all.

Connie: Yes, that’s part of the fun because we all learn as we organic garden. Eddie: Another component that’s important is our partnership with Mecklenburg County’s Jail North. They have a green house, and we provide them with seeds, and they provide us with seedlings.

What kinds of things grow in the garden?

Connie: Any given Saturday we have an average of 15. We take off from early November to the first of March.

Connie: Well, spring and fall are the same vegetables, which are carrots, beets, onions, chard, lettuce, spinach, kale, peas, cabbage and collards. In the summertime there’s squash, tomatoes, beans, cantaloupe, okra, peppers and a lot of potatoes.

How much food have you produced?

Connie: They call us when they’re ready, and we pick them up. …They only have two vocational programs there, one is horticulture and one is shop. From the very beginning, we’ve had a partnership with them. Also, flowers are planted around the edges. We would really like to keep expanding our flower garden.

Eddie: We had nearly 500 pounds of potatoes last summer. The okra goes up to about eight feet high.

What do you enjoy about the garden?

Do you encourage children to come out?

Connie: The berries grow all along the side of the railroad track there, that entire perimeter. The kids particularly love to do that.

Connie: Absolutely, any children from 3 and up can come as long as a parent is with them. A lot of families come out. Eddie: One of the misconceptions is that you have to know a lot to come out there and volunteer.

Connie: We have okra is spades. Eddie: Our latest projects have been rebuilding box beds. We have 32 box beds. We also have blueberries, raspberries and blackberries.

How many volunteers do you have?

Eddie: The email goes out to anyone who has ever expressed an interest, and a lot of those people just like to keep up with

Where Beauty

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Eddie: We’ve given away 2,000 pounds of produce each year for the last three years.

Connie: Well, I would say it’s equal parts enjoying the other people who work in the garden, getting to know people who I probably wouldn’t have otherwise met. That’s great fun. I enjoy getting to know the students that come over, which before this we had no real way to get to know the Davidson College students, so that’s been wonderful. The other part would be the gardening and learning more every week or so about how to do organic gardening better. Eddie: I enjoy the teamwork. At heart I’m a coach, and I feel like what happens there involves putting people’s various skills together.

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had been a place of refuge for me, and I wanted to bottle that and offer it to someone who is really struggling,” she recalls. “It was about creating a place more than opening a business. It is such a privilege to stand beside someone in some of their darkest and most intimate times and bear witness to that.” Now, Batchelor can see how so many moments in her life added up to what she is offering. Moreover, creating this experience hasn’t just been a gift to the farm’s clients; it is a gift to her family. “To whom much is given, much is required. I feel so fortunate to be on this property; it would feel selfish to not do more with it,” she says. “Raising my boys in this environment imparts the lessons that I already mean to teach. I am where I am meant to be in my role. It feels easy.”

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Kris Batchelor owns Triple Play Farm in Davidson, where she offers therapeutic and learning services for a variety of people.

Kris Batchelor and her horses connect with those who struggle

who has seven horses on her farm. Today, Triple Play Farm offers therapeutic and learning services for individual clients and corporate groups. Equine facilitated psychotherapy and learning encourage self-discovery through interacting with horses. It can be a beneficial alternative to talk therapy for clients struggling with challenges such as depression, anxiety, marital and parenting challenges, ADD/ ADHD, autism, PTSD, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. “The work with animals offers people opportunities to connect in a way that can be less overwhelming or threatening than a traditional counseling setting,” explains Batchelor. Last year, the farm provided more than 500 behavioral health services to adults and children while also hosting camps, workshops and retreats. “I remember early on someone asking what I was hoping to achieve. I thought about all those times an animal

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plants Larry and Jane Edwards grew

Turtle Creek into what it is today

Today Turtle Creek Nursery has come a long way considering it began operating out of an old dilapidated barn.

t all started with a budding love in 1966. Larry and Jane Edwards moved to Huntersville shortly after they graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Their initial careers could in no way predict what would happen in the future. Larry taught math at North Mecklenburg High School, and Jane worked at Mooresville Mills as a computer programmer. When Larry was away from the classroom during summer breaks, he would spend his time cutting flowers at Smith Nursery in Cornelius. “There, he discovered a love for plants,” says Jane.

A new calling

Larry Edwards’ intense interest in plants fueled the growth of Turtle Creek Nursery.

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Larry’s love grew into something much more. So much so, that he began working full time at Smith’s Nursery and managed it. Larry’s desire for more developed in

Larry Edwards started in the plant business by selling azaleas from his back yard.

his own back yard. “Larry started his own business part time by building a greenhouse in his back yard in Huntersville and growing azaleas to sell,” recalls Jane. By now, it was 1972, and the Edwards had their two children, David and MaryAnn. Life was full of everything they wanted. Then came Turtle Creek. The Edwards’ purchased the 50-acre Cashion family farm in the Coddle Creek neighborhood between Mooresville and Kannapolis. “Larry began working here full time for his own business,” explains Jane. “We named it Turtle Creek Nursery because of the beautiful creek that ran through the middle of the new property and the large number of box turtles. Larry would pick them up out of the road and take them to the nursery to protect them.” Jane remembers it as a small nursery in Davidson that operated out of an old dilapidated barn. But through the years as it developed, it called for more greenhouses, and the creek was turned into a lake where they could get water. Larry and Jane then decided to expand the business and open a garden center in Charlotte. More and more people learned about Turtle Creek. But the Edwards’ children, who grew up in the business, wanted to focus on the Davidson property. It was 1979, and the garden required Larry to be there everyday to supervise it. “The nursery grew very steadily,” recalls Jane. “We began to ship plants to garden centers up and down the East Coast, as well as supply local homeowners and landscapers,” she says. Turtle Creek had become more than a hobby. It was a staple of the community. Continued on page 20

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he will be remembered by so many in the community for doing what he truly loved. “He loved plants and people,” says Jane. “He left quite a legacy of the beauty of his plants in the many landscaped churches and charitable buildings that he planted and tended.” David now carries on the legacy of Turtle Creek, and in January, Larry was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the North Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association.

It was Larry’s love for every single plant that made Turtle Creek what it is today in Davidson, much different than the days of 1966. “He was the epitome of the person who talked to his plants,” says Jane. “He complimented them when they grew well and fussed at them when they didn’t.”

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The once “small nursery” saw even more growth in the 1990s and 2000s. Larry and Jane’s son, David, had joined them at the nursery to work, and the nursery had developed into more than 100 acres. Larry and Jane decided in 2006 it was time to retire, but they were still highly involved. “Larry relinquished the everyday managing of the company to David but was still overseeing the propagation of young plants and the decisions about what new plants were to be added each year,” says Jane. “He had no plans to fully retire because he loved working with plants and watching them grow.“ Jane still does much of the accounting for the nursery. But this past fall at age 71, Larry suddenly died after having a massive stroke while working in the yard. His wife takes comfort in knowing Larry Edwards

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tep into Ron and Kelli Priceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back yard and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re transported into a resort-like getaway, complete with some breathtaking views.The Prices did more than simply install a pool in their back yard; they created a backyard oasis. Their yard acts as a venue for entertaining family and friends and also provides a peaceful, relaxing retreat. The Huntersville couple has lived in their home for 13 years and was ready for a change. As empty nesters, they were at a stage of life where they needed to make some decisions about their living space. Continued on page 27

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“Our children are grown, and we were trying to make a decision about downsizing and buying a place at the beach or the mountains or creating a place here where we can host our kids and their families,“ explains Ron. Instead of moving, they opted to transform their back yard. The Prices worked with landscape contractor Brandon Morris of MINT Landscaping to create a design plan, as the heavily wooded back yard required the removal of approximately 22 trees to accommodate a pool, Jacuzzi, patio, bar space and fire pit.

Layers of entertainment A free-form pool is the centerpiece of the yard and features a cascading

A free-form pool is the centerpiece of the yard and features a cascading waterfall.

waterfall. The Prices wanted a pool and patio that complimented the stonework of their screened-in porch. To complete the transition successfully, Morris used Tennessee flagstone along the saltwater pool and techno block pavers for the patio. Tennessee fieldstone creates steps leading

from the hot tub to a diving rock that Morris hand carved. The pebble tech pool lining further creates a more natural look and compliments the stonework. The Prices tailored the pool’s sitting shelf to meet their needs. “We made the sitting shelf a little larger than most because the

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The fire pit is used throughout the year.

Tennessee fieldstone creates steps leading from the hot tub to a diving rock that Brandon Morris of MINT Landscaping hand carved.

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On the left side of the patio there’s a stone bar area to service guests poolside.

client has young grandchildren and wanted a bigger area for them,” says Morris. An avid swimmer, Kelli enjoys the sport for exercise. The heated pool allows for year-round use. Ron uses his cell phone to cut the pool heater off and on, which allows the pool to reach an optimal temperature by the time he arrives home. The yard features ample sitting areas, which are conducive for entertaining guests. On the left side of the patio there’s a stone bar area to service guests poolside. A patio table is on the other side. Stone steps lead to a fire pit surrounded by

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Adirondack chairs, adding yet another layer for entertaining in the evenings. “We do more entertaining now given we have more outdoor functionality,” says Kelli. “We love bringing people together to play and enjoy time together.” In addition to hosting family, the couple has hosted work parties, outdoor movie nights and a bachelorette weekend since completing the yard in November 2014. “I like the connection with playing, entertaining and relaxing,” says Kelli. “No one feature alone makes a difference, but together it meets the needs of all ages and all seasons.”

The landscaping and lighting surrounding the pool make the backyard space even more alluring. To make pool maintenance easier, Morris used nondeciduous plants, such as evergreen shrubs, around the pool to keep leaf and debris clean up minimal. The careful selection of shrubbery and plants ensures bursts of colorful blooms throughout most of the year. Knockout roses, Encore azaleas, Japanese maples, hydrangeas and multiple perennial flowers decorate the flower beds in the yard. “We have it set up so there is something blooming spring, summer and fall,” says Morris. The Prices say the bulbs planted in the yard add an element of surprise. Adds Ron, “It’s a bit of a mystery what’s going to show up in the flower beds next week.”

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f you’ve never tried barbecue with wine, the proprietors at Smoke Modern Barbeque in Birkdale Village urge you to do so. “I think a great beverage makes the food taste that much better,” says Smoke’s general manager Jeff Wakem. “Wine is one of the best barbecue beverages. The acid in the fruit in wine complements barbecue so well. A lot of barbecue places don’t look to wine because maybe they don’t think about it, don’t know about it, don’t have a passion for it. They think barbecue, so right away it has to be beer.” At Smoke, diners can pick from a wine list designed to complement

Smoke concept with Charlotte restaurateur Dennis Thompson. Craig Cunningham joins the effort as well, while chef Domenic Battistella rounds out the team. “In looking for something that complemented that [Louisiana] style of food, barbecue was a really obvious choice for me,” Theriot says. “It’s universally popular, and has super broad appeal and also because of its southern roots, fits really well and dovetails into a Louisiana and southern comfort food-inspired menu.” Carolinas’ barbecue inspired Smoke’s hand-pulled pork, although the chefs shy away

A smoked Philly cheesesteak waits to be devoured.

the barbecue. They can also select beers, bourbons, freshly squeezed juices and cocktails made with muddled fresh ingredients, syrups and top-shelf liquors. Smoke soon will offer proprietary wine blends with infused smoked flavor. As far as the food goes, of course barbecue stands out. The owners draw from their experiences with the original Smoke, which opened in Basalt, Colorado in 2007 followed by a second location in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Soon, a fourth location will open in StoneCrest in Charlotte.

Bacon-wrapped shrimp puts a twist on an old favorite.

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Broad Appeal Chef and owner Jamie Theriot, a Louisiana native, developed the

The Four Meat Combo includes jalapeño sausage, brisket, herb-smoked chicken, and barbecue spareribs with baked beans and Smokin’ Slaw.

We use St. Louis-style spareribs and prepare them in a very mid-western style, so think St. Louis, Memphis, Kansas City. And our beef sausage is a product that comes from Texas, a great jalapeno beef sausage.” Other entrees include steaks, crispy fried catfish, smoked prime rib, sandwiches, salads, and Louisiana shrimp and grits. Sides speak to the southern influence, with creamed spinach, mac and cheese, Smokin’ Slaw and cheesy grits standing out. The restaurant has whipped up house-made barbecue sauces, including the Carolina, which is bold and tangy; a mustard sauce; a thick and sweet sauce; and a smoky and spicy option.

Burnt End mac and cheese gives new meaning to the term comfort food.

manager with Emeril’s Tchoup Chop. He will call upon those experiences when honing the restaurant’s atmosphere — along with his love of throwing parties. “I like casually sophisticated service,” he says. “I still want my server to be a professional. I want the server to do the things that you get in a great fine dining restaurant, but I don’t want them to be stuffy. Great service is free. It doesn’t cost you anything except training your staff. Obviously, the food has to be awesome. But the service needs to complement that food to make that restaurant a place I want to go to time and again.”

Anything but stuffy

from engaging in the famous east-west North Carolina barbecue debate. “This is our own style of barbecue, and we’ve spent years gathering information and testing and tasting the barbecues that all of the regions in this country do really well,” Theriot explains. “The brisket is certainly inspired by Texas,” he says. “It’s something we’re really proud of. It’s a very difficult piece of meat to prepare.

The tag “modern barbeque” is a nod to the comfortable, accommodating service and the design of the restaurant, which features warm tones, eclectic artwork, a sleek bar and booths completed by generously sized high-top tables. A patio with a fire pit seats up to 50 guests outside, and the interior hosts approximately 140. Wakem studied at Johnson & Wales University and has worked as a general

From left, Domenic Battistella, Jamie Theriot and Jeff Wakem.

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Grapevine

Originally from France, Tannat has set down roots on this side of the Atlantic.

by Trevor Burton

or me, March has to be the weather low point on the lake. It seems that winter is never going to end, and there’s absolutely no sign that spring might be coming around the corner. Thoughts of flip-flops, T-shirts and shorts start fading into a misty memory. What to do? My approach, proven over time, is to head for comfort food, to lose myself in the solace of a hearty meal like a rich beef stew. That addresses one issue but raises another, what wine to pair with a heavy dish like this. These kinds of meals have lots of oomph, lots of depth and a myriad of flavors. They need a wine that’s up to the task, a wine of serious character and structure. It’s a task that might be beyond the reach of even the biggest of the bigboy Cabernet Sauvignons. But be not of faint heart, as there is a great answer, wines made from the Tannat grape. With a name like Tannat, there are no prizes given for figuring out that wines made from the grape are tannic in nature. The mouth-feel is the same as when you take a chug of very strong, very dry iced tea — astringent. This is exactly what you want to take on something like a deep beef stew; the food and the wine balance each other out. So what you end up with is comfort food with a nice pairing of wine. This makes the wait for that corner, and

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the spring that’s around it, a little more palatable — very palatable, literally.

Dark and brooding Wines made from the Tannat grape are dark and brooding, almost blackish purple in color. It’s pretty much a what-you-see-iswhat-you-get situation, as these are powerful wines. But, they are way much more than huge tannic bombs. There are flavors of cassis, dark berries and, odd as it sounds, a little hint of tar. All the flavors work in tandem to create a satisfying experience — just the wine to take on that oomphy stew. If that’s not enough good news, there’s more. Tannat wines have some of the highest oligomeric procyanidin levels — an excellent thing from a hearthealth point of view. All red grapes, particularly those with thick skins and high skin-to-pulp ratios, contain oligomeric procyanidins. But measurements single out Tannat as having the greatest concentration — three to four times more than other red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon. Some real life evidence of Tannat’s benefits can be seen in the surprisingly long lifespans of residents of the département of Gers. Gers is one of the French départements located Continued on page 34

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in the wine region that Tannat calls home. Gers has more than double the national average of Frenchmen in their 90s. Tannat is a beneficial sip that goes well with comfort food. The only side effect is great taste. Madiran is the spiritual home of Tannat, located in Gascony in the southwestern part of France. The area is famous for its indulgent gastronomy — culinary specialties include magret de canard and cassoulet — lots of rich, gamey foods. Throughout the Old World, food and wine styles evolved together, and these rich foods are the reason that the Tannat grape came to predominate in Madiran. You might come across a label or two from Madiran that carry the name Tannat, but your best bet is to seek out a label that simply says Madiran. Wines from Madiran are predominantly Tannat Continued on page 36

Wines made from the Tannat grape are dark and brooding, almost blackish purple in color.

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based but can contain other grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The additional grapes are no wimps when it comes to tannins, so the fact that they are used to soften the Tannat gives you a clue to how astringent pure Tannat is. Bring on that stew.

An Atlantic voyage

being exported every year. Goody for us. Tannat is also becoming an increasing presence in the United States. I’ve come across several while wandering through California, and we’ve even got Tannat here in North Carolina, just a quick jaunt up the interstate at Shelton Vineyards in Dobson. There’s a lot to be said for Tannat’s contribution to corporal health — remember all those geezers in Ger sipping their way to the century mark? But I think that its psychological contribution is equally important, softening the melancholia that comes from that seemingly endless winter. So, come up with a slow-cooked, succulent supper and add a glass of Tannat— layered clothing won’t feel quite so bad. Enjoy.

About The Writer

Now, like a few of its French cousins, Tannat has crossed the Atlantic in search of fame and fortune. On our side of the Atlantic, Tannat vines have established roots in Uruguay. Uruguay is totally different from the two wine behemoths of South America. Argentina and Chile thrive on the climate provided by the Andes mountains. All of Uruguay is at or close to sea level, not mountain worthy of the name. But Tannat does well here, definitely better than back home in Madiran. The first Tannat vines to arrive in Uruguay were shipped across the Atlantic in the 19th-century by settlers from the Basque country, communities between southern

France and northern Spain. Tannat’s Johnny Appleseed was Don Pascual Harriague. He’s the man typically given credit for the grape’s dissemination around Uruguay; for a long time the name Harriague was used as a synonym for the variety. Since being introduced, Tannat has adapted perfectly to the local soil and climate. It has become the national red grape variety of Uruguay, accounting for approximately one third of all wine produced in the country. Today, more Tannat is grown in Uruguay than in the varietal’s native France. Uruguayan soils, geography and maritime climate are similar to those found in the famous region of Bordeaux, but warmer and with more humidity. Most of Uruguay’s Tannat is grown in the southeastern corner of the country, close to the Atlantic Ocean. Coastal breezes mitigate the high summer temperatures, and cool nights preserve acidity in the grapes. As is typical with New World wines, Uruguayan Tannat is less acidic, more full-bodied, and more fruit forward than its French cousin. Uruguayans love their wine and most of it is consumed in the country, but more is

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.

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Game On

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Kathleen Baker and SwimMAC Carolina lap the competition

t’s a Wednesday afternoon in early February and, for all intents and purposes, Kathleen Baker should be sleeping. Not that the 18 year old typically sleeps away her afternoons but, in this case, she has earned more than a nap. Having just returned home from Perth, Australia, where she represented SwimMAC Carolina and Team USA in a quad meet against China, Japan and Australia, she is feeling the full effects of jet lag after 41 hours of travel. But Kathleen is a swimmer and despite heavy eyes and a body screaming to rest, she cannot be away from the pool. Swimming fuels her. The water gives her life. Competition sustains her. Ask her what she lives to do each and every day, and she will tell you, point blank, swimming. There is nothing Kathleen would rather be doing than racing through the water. Kathleen’s parents, Norris and Kimberley, recognized this drive and saw the determination in their younger daughter years earlier. That’s why they relocated their family from Winston-Salem to Huntersville four years ago. Kathleen saw the opportunity to swim

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with David Marsh, Davidson resident, and one of the greatest coaching names in the sport, as something too good to miss. So, like nearly one dozen other families who have relocated to swim with SwimMAC, the Bakers made the move. “Coach Marsh is definitely hard, but he is one of the smartest and most prepared coaches I have ever seen,” says Kathleen, a home-schooled senior on her way to study and swim at UC Berkeley. “Even before I came to MAC, I knew how creative and out of the box he is, and I wanted to be a part of it. I saw how tight his teams were, and I saw how they have this attitude and energy of winning. I was the one who pushed my parents to move, and I’m so thankful I get to do this every day.”

Creative workouts

Kathleen Baker is a swimmer based in Huntersville. Next year she will swim for UC Berkeley.

SwimMAC wasn’t always the program Marsh is making it. In 2007, when Marsh left Auburn University after 17 years as the men’s and women’s swim coach to begin his newest challenge, SwimMAC was in a different place. The program rarely produced elite swimmers, and it made only a small footprint

Kathleen convinced her family to move from Winston-Salem to Huntersville so she could train with David Marsh at SwimMAC Carolina.

in the community. Few knew it was the oldest youth sports club in Charlotte and second, only behind NASCAR, as the oldest sports organization in the region. Once he arrived, however, Marsh wasted little time shifting gears. The name was the first to go; then he completely overhauled every large and small detail from the longterm vision and growth plan right down to the day-to-day structure of scheduled

trainings. Despite having to hunt for pool time at four different facilities around the city, and coddle together gym and training space, athletes like Ryan Lochte, the 11time Olympic medalist and owner of four world records, joined his stable. SwimMAC Carolina quickly began making a wake. Athletes like Kathleen made marked improvements, too. “He puts so much time into creating

every workout that it never ever gets boring,” Kathleen explains. “The Tuesday and Thursday morning workouts [with Marsh’s top swimmers in Team Elite] are by far the most difficult because Coach Marsh thinks far out of the box. Every set is something exciting, and all of us ever know what to expect. To say he knows how to keep it interesting is an understatement.”

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Out of the pool

According to Coach David Marsh, Kathleen is one of the only swimmers in history to have the capability to qualify for every event in the swimming Olympic trials.

Outside the pool, Marsh believes his swimmers should play an active role as citizens in their community. In any given week, his swimmers may be visiting a middle school to share goalsetting tips and strategies, plus a bit of inspiration, and when the holidays arrive, they lead no less than 30 community service projects that involve nearly all of his swimmers. No one is exempt. Marsh’s newest challenge may be his most lasting. It will undoubtedly help make SwimMAC Carolina a common name not only around the lake but also across the region. In early 2015, Marsh, along with developers from Langtree’s RL West, unveiled the design for an Olympic-caliber swim and fitness center, which will be built adjacent to Langtree at the Lake’s planned Doubletree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center. The aquatic center will sit on one acre and include two 50-meter warm-up and Olympic-caliber competition pools with seating for more than 2,000 spectators. Families like the Bakers are excited

to see the plans come together and gather support and partners. “We have spent years traveling from city to city piling into hotels that are ten miles from the pool then having to go back and forth,” says Norris. “Having a swim facility that is adjacent to a hotel that is close to shopping and restaurants, wow, that will be a swim family’s dream.” For now, however, the focus remains in the water. There are workouts to complete. And for Kathleen, there is a world championship on the horizon. “Kathleen is a very versatile swimmer who may just be one of the only swimmers in history to have the capability to qualify for every event for the Olympic trials,” says Marsh. “From a coach’s perspective, it is a pleasure to work with such a motivated young lady. “There’s no doubt she will have a shot at the Olympic team,” he adds. “but her events are loaded with talented American athletes including Missy Franklin [a four-time Olympic gold medalist].” When you are a swimmer like Kathleen, there really is no time to rest.

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R.I.P. Ms. Black Leather Couch There’s more to function over form when it comes to interior design for guys “Generally, men don’t know what they want as far a décor as much as women do, so at first it’s about helping them figure out where they want to go and articulating their ideas about what they want, before they make too many mistakes,” Thomas tells me after I recount my story of black and white decorating hell. “What I tell many people to do up front as they are beginning the process, no matter if it is a single room or an entire house, is to look through magazines and rip out pages of what they like, or take photos of rooms that appeal to them, then share them with me,” she continues. “This helps me see so much — how much detail they like, if they like patterns and color, whether or not they are drawn to formal or casual or even if they like one certain look over another.” Then, Thomas says, it’s all about helping the client envision the final product, educating him or her on different options, then working collectively until the last piece of furniture is set, curtains hung and plants placed. Curtains? Plants? I never fathomed either in my condo. I also called Cornelius’ Starr Miller because I

had heard stories about her unique design approach and knew she had worked with a few prominent area males on their homes. Her advice made perfect sense. Miller told me that when working with guy clients, she first asks them about their hobbies, interests and lifestyle before beginning the process of educating them on looks, styles, options and price points. There is an art and science to the process, she says, and if done correctly, guys can design not only for function but also for form, as well. “What I have found is that men like design if it makes sense to them,” says Miller. “If it is going to be something like a lot of flowers, they will likely run. But if it is going to be more contrast, or a feel that is more manly, they feel comfortable in the process and may actually enjoy helping select fabrics, choose individual pieces and create a space they not only enjoy for themselves but are happy to share and show to friends.” Since nowhere in either conversation did the words black leather couch and matching loveseat enter, I have decided it just might be time for me to part ways with my first loves. I’m sorry my black leather ladies, it’s time for you to go.

by Mike Savicki

t was love at first sight. Me, a soon-to-graduate young business professional relocating without furniture to Charlotte and her, a black leather couch displayed prominently on a High Point furniture showroom floor. As soon as my eyes met her fluffy arm rests and overstuffed cushions, I knew she was the one for me. Ms. Black Leather Couch liked me right back and immediately sweet-talked me into buying her friend, Ms. Matching Black Leather Loveseat, too. I caved, and within the hour the three of us were heading to our new Lake Norman condo together. Once home, it didn’t take long for Ms. Black Leather Couch and Ms. Matching Black Leather Loveseat to become the center points around which I designed, finished and decorated my entire new condo. It was the 1990s, so I chose trendy black and white appliances to complement my living room pair. I selected black tile for the kitchen, front entry, bathrooms and closets and matched it with black speckled Berber carpet. Then I whitewashed every wall, door and trim board because Ms. Couch and Ms. Loveseat said it would make them stand out better. I chose black wooden chairs to offset a white dining room table. I even chose end tables and bookshelves based upon how their “noir and blanche” coordinated with Ms. Couch and Ms. Loveseat. The final product was a stunning display of extreme visual contrast. So much so that at first glance after entering my bachelor pad, friends and family members regularly recoiled violently before wondering out loud if I had intentionally chosen to decorate for penguins and zebras instead of humans. In hindsight, the place probably could have used more color. So when I sold the Davidson condo and moved to a Cornelius house, the first thing I did was call a professional decorator. Having barely survived seven years of coming home to a black and white movie set for a home, and having grown sick of my friends showing up in black and white striped NFL referee jerseys whenever they came to raid my fridge, I felt it was the correct thing to do. The lessons I learned helped me avoid failing on residence number two, and the lessons I learned while researching this piece can help the modern bachelor avoid failure, too. Huntersville’s Debi Thomas, an interior designer who works with Lake Norman clients (including guys), is someone I probably should have called decades earlier.

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The horizontal symmetry of the headboard with the crown molding makes a bold statement, as does the center of the ceiling, which is covered in a grass cloth called Diamond Weave by Phillip Jeffries.

Wendy Yeakley created an entertaining retreat from start to finish

ne of the biggest treats for an interior designer is to work on a home from concept to completion. Wendy Yeakley enjoyed that luxury when she designed the interior for a lakeside home in Cornelius from its architectural design to its finish. Though the home exudes a modern elegance throughout, Yeakley’s

favorite part of the house is its basement. “This space really reflects the client’s personal tastes,” says Yeakley, an interior designer and owner of Homestyles Interior Design based in Cornelius. “It has a bit of a modern edge to it while still maintaining the architectural details and warmth of the more European styling of the home.”

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The basement of this lakeside home in Cornelius seamlessly flows into the pool area, making entertaining effortless.

Every detail

Yeakley furnished every detail in the home, and the result is a residence that successfully reflects the owner’s tastes and personality.

Yeakley furnished every detail in the home, and the result is a residence that successfully reflects the owner’s tastes and personality. The floorplan fulfills the requirement that the space be open and comfortable, as it seamlessly flows into the outdoor pool area. Yeakley had a hand in the pool’s design as well. Designed by Kevin Holdridge of Charlotte’s KDH Residential Design, the home features walnut flooring that was finished onsite. Yeakley incorporated the same flooring in the basement to continue the fresh, crisp look. It serves as the perfect contrast to walls that are painted in Sherwin Williams’ Stone Lion and the lighter furnishings throughout the space. A tray ceiling featuring faux Continued on page 48

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The guest suite on the basement level is probably Yeakley’s favorite space in the house. “I just like it because of the view and because of the lighter, more transitional feel,” Yeakley says,

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painting in its center subtly frames the open sitting area, where you’ll find furniture from Vanguard’s Michael Weiss collection. This area is strategically located beside wide sliding doors to expand the space. “On nice days you can open the doors, and it flows right out to the outdoor pool area,” says Yeakley, adding that entertaining is important to the owner. A billiard area, complete with a flat-screen TV, also keeps guests happy during get-togethers. The owner didn’t want a typical bar with upper cabinets, so there is concealed storage underneath the granite countertops — the less kitchen-like the better. The exterior of the bar is tiled to add texture to the space, while the focal point of Continued on page 50

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the area is a mirror the owner built from Yeakley’s design. Featuring three diamond-shaped mirrors framed with three metal colors — copper, bronze and silver leaf — the design provides plenty of fodder for conversation. A trophy case sitting directly across from the bar also offers another point of interest, as it serves as the backdrop to an intimate seating area featuring chairs by Vanguard and a table by Hickory White.

A favorite space

The bath in the basement's guest suite features a mix of materials that render a cozy feeling.

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While the owner wanted a home theatre in the space, he didn’t want the theatre to look too, well, theatrical. Taking that into consideration, Yeakley designed a cozy space for watching TV and movies. She achieved the look by using natural cork wallpaper called Vinyl Enchanted Woods by Phillip Jeffries and accenting it with faux painted panels featuring sconces. The guest suite on the basement level is probably Yeakley’s favorite space in the house. “I just like it because of the view and because of the lighter, more transitional feel,” she says, adding that it is painted in Sherwin Williams’ Cargo Pants. The horizontal symmetry of the headboard with the crown molding makes a bold statement, as does the center of the ceiling, which is covered in a grass cloth called Diamond Weave by Phillip Jeffries. Yeakley selected the Carolina Green shade of the wallcovering to bring out the natural tones of the space. In the end, the space was turnkey for its owner and any guests who want to stop by. As for Yeakley, she was able to reflect upon a home she saw evolve from start to finish.

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Rhythm and Brews There’s nothing like having a good time for a good cause, and that’s exactly what Rhythm and Brews is all about. A fundraiser for Pat’s Place, a child advocacy center in Mecklenburg County serving children from birth to age 18, this event takes place at The Peninsula Club in Cornelius on Saturday, March 28. In 2013, Pat’s Place served 549 children in Mecklenburg County who were affected by sexual abuse. Of the number of children served by Pat’s Place last year, 30 children were from the towns of Cornelius, Huntersville and Davidson. “Pat’s Place serves our smallest and most vulnerable victims in an incredibly sensitive and professional way,” says Chief Jeanne Miller of the Davidson Police Department. “They are an invaluable partner with the Davidson Police Department in the search for truth and justice for child victims of sexual assault.” An estimated cost to serve one child is approximately $1,500. This cost includes family advocacy, crisis intervention, a medical evaluation, applicable lab work, a forensic interview and court support if necessary. Pat’s Place does not charge its children or their families for its services but asks the community to provide much needed support to fund its programs. Rhythm and Brews will be a casual night of craft beer, wine, live music, a live auction and food selections. Last year’s event raised more than $50,000. Rhythm and Brews, March 28, 7-10 p.m., $75 per person, The Peninsula Club, Cornelius, www.patsplacecac.org.

If you can’t swing a trip to New York City, you can still enjoy concerts from Lincoln Center. In January of this year, the Jazz Program at Cannon School began offering free monthly webcasts of concerts from the iconic arts facility. Each show is preceded by a 30-minute primer from Cannon School’s Director of Jazz, Brad Davis, giving you a little history and context for the music about to be heard. This month, look for Paquito D’Rivera — Around the Americas on Friday, March 27. Virtuoso clarinetist/saxophonist Paquito D’Rivera and his band will delve into South America and explore how the musical influences of that continent have made their way into jazz music through the works of composers like Ernesto Lecuona, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Raphael Hernandez and Chucho Valdez. On April 24, the featured concert will be John Scofield and Taj Mahal celebrate Muddy Waters. The performances are blown up on a giant screen, as the sound comes through a state-of-the-art sound system in Cannon School’s new Performing Arts Center. The events are open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Jazz at Lincoln Center Webcast Concert Series, March 27, 7:30 p.m., free, Cannon School, 5801 Poplar Tent Road, Concord, www.cannonschool.org.

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Celebrate all things Celtic at the third annual Latta Celtic Festival at Historic Latta Plantation in Huntersville. At this celebration, you can enjoy authentic cuisine, brew, music, vendors, historical demonstrations and more. This is a family friendly event, as it offers children’s activities such as games and face painting. If you really want to get your Celtic fix, go to The Latta Celtic Concert Fundraiser on Saturday night. As you sample food vendors and local breweries, you can listen to bands such as the Thistledown Tinkers, Sterling Bridge and Loch Norman Pipes among others. Fingers crossed that the weather is nice so you can enjoy strolling the plantation grounds. All proceeds from these events go toward Latta Place Inc., the 501(c)3 non-profit organization that manages programs and operations held at the 215-year-old home. Celtic Festival, March 14-15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $8, $7 seniors/students, children five and under are free. The Latta Celtic Concert Fundraiser, March 14, 6-9 p.m., tickets are $10 per person, children 5 and under are free. A day pass will be available for purchase, which includes a one-day festival ticket and a concert ticket for only $15. Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, www.lattaplantation.org. 57 lake norman currents | March 2015 | www.lncurrents.com

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CHILDREN A Morning with the Easter Bunny (March 27) Drop in to visit with the Easter Bunny and create Spring-inspired crafts for friends and family. There will be light refreshments and photo opportunities. Don’t forget your camera. All ages welcome. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak Street, Unit 1, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org.

and international music. The winner of the WDAV Young Artists Chamber Music Competition is also invited to perform. 3 p.m. $15, $10 students and seniors (62+), children under 12 free. St. Alban’s, 301 Caldwell Lane, Davidson, www.musicatstalbansdavidson.org.

Davidson Community Players’ Encore Golden Jubilee (March 21) This fun-filled evening is a celebration of Davidson Community Players’ 50th Anniversary and features a silent auction, a raffle, dinner and entertainment. Stay for the after-party 9:30-11pm with a live swing band. Celtic Concert Fundraiser (March 14) The Latta Celtic Concert Fundraiser 6:30 p.m. $75. The Peninsula Club, 19101 Peninsula Club Drive, Cornelius, is an evening under the stars accomwww.davidsoncommunityplayers.org. panied with Celtic food vendors and local breweries. Bands including the Lake Norman Big Band (March 23) Thistledown Tinkers, Sterling Bridge, The Lake Norman Big Band plays Loch Norman Pipes among others every third Monday night at The Finish will play throughout the evening for Line Restaurant in Mooresville. The an intimate crowd. Usually this is a show features favorite hits from the time for folks to sit, relax and enjoy the big band era and more. 7-9 p.m. $5 spring weather out on the plantation cover. Call 704.664.2695 for reservagrounds. 6-9 p.m. $10, (children 5 tions. The Finish Line Restaurant, 125 and under are FREE). All proceeds go Morlake Drive, Mooresville, www. toward Latta Place Inc., the 501(c)3 thelakenormanbigband.org. non-profit organization that manCornelius Concert Series (March ages programs and operations held 27) Heaven’s Reign Gospel Quartet, at the 215-year-old home. Historic which is comprised of singers from Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, www.lattaplantation.org. Cornelius and Mooresville, performs. Jon Sarver and Mike Jackson are Iredell Concert Association (March on tenor, and Buddy Phillips and 14-15) Steve Lippia & his Big Band Larry Horton carry the bass parts. 7 perform Simply Sinatra. Lippia delivers p.m. Free will offering. Sanctuary of a swinging show that features songs Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, made famous by Frank Sinatra, Bobby Cornelius, www.mtzionumc.net. Darin, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, Vic Webcast of Paquito D’Rivera — Damone, Sammy Davis Jr., Elton John and Billy Joel. In addition to headlining Around the Americas (March 27) Virtuoso clarinetist/saxophonist Paquito highly successful, extended engageD’Rivera and his band will delve into ments at hotels and casinos in Las South America and explore how the Vegas and Atlantic City, Lippia has musical influences of that continent performed to sold-out symphony have made their way into jazz music audiences across North America, through the works of composers like including the Boston Pops, Boulder Ernesto Lecuona, Antonio Carlos JoPhilharmonic, Cleveland Pops, Palm bim, Raphael Hernandez, and Chucho Beach Pops, The Philly Pops, and Valdez. This Webcast is brought to the numerous symphonies in Canada. public through the Jazz Program at 7:30 p.m. $20.68. Presented by Cannon School. 7:30 p.m. Free. CanIredell Concert Association. Mac Gray non School, 5801 Poplar Tent Road, Auditorium, 474 North Center Street, Concord, www.cannonschool.org. Statesville, www.iredellconcerts.com.

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Music @ St. Alban’s (March 15) The “Celebrating Grace”Young Artists in Concert program, which honors the memory of Grace Krumdieck, will feature young musicians from across the Southeast. This year’s artists include a folk singer/guitarist, pianists, and a trio of sisters from the mountains of North Carolina who perform Appalachian

EVENTS Second Annual Sip & Seek Bridal Show (March 8) The “Sip & Seek Bridal Show” will be an intimate setting for brides and vendors to meet while enjoying complementary wine, food and door prizes. This show will give brides-to-be an opportunity to get to

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know local vendors and see their capabilities, as well as seek out wedding inspiration throughout the venue and through vendors. Vendors attending include caterers, bar services, bakeries, photographers, wedding planners, DJ/ Musicians, florists, hair and makeup artists, a rental company, bridal boutique, and venue director. 1-4 p.m. Free with pre-registration, $1 without registration. Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, www.ruralhill.net. The Summit Twilight Racing Series — Leprechaun Loop (March 14) This 8K-race and post-run festival has quickly become a Davidson tradition. The challenging course takes runners/walkers all around the town of Davidson, before everyone congregates for live music, beers from Sierra Nevada, food trucks and more. 4 p.m. registration and packet pick up, 6 p.m. race begins, 6:30 p.m. post-race festival, 7:30 p.m. awards ceremony. $30 race fee. Race begins at Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main Street, Davidson, www.summitcoffee. com. Celtic Festival at Historic Latta Plantation (March 14-15) Celebrate all things Celtic at the third annual Latta Celtic Festival. Enjoy authentic cuisine, brew, music, vendors, historical demonstrations and more! This family friendly event offers children’s activities including games and face painting. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $8, $7 seniors/students, children five and under re free. Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, www.lattaplantation.org. Hop Into Spring (March 28) Cornelius Parks, Arts, Recreation & Culture Commission presents this spring festival. 2-4 p.m. Free. Robbins Park, 17738 West Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org. Rhythm and Brews (March 28) Pat’s Place, Mecklenburg County’s only child advocacy center serving children from birth to 18, hosts this fundraising event at The Peninsula Club. The evening features a casual night of craft beer, wine, live music, a live auction and food selections. 7-10 p.m. $75 per person. The Peninsula Club, Cornelius, www.patsplacecac.org.

FILM Studio C Cinema (March 7-8) Silent Films Night features comedies from Charlie Chaplin, Sydney Chaplin

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(Charlie’s brother) and Mack Sennett. Ethan Uslan, an acclaimed jazz/ ragtime pianist will accompany these silent films. 7 p.m. Cornelius residents, $9; non-Cornelius resident $10. Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.studioccinema.com.

GALLERIES Andre Christine Gallery & Sculpture Garden Various Exhibitions. Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.148 Ervin Road, Mooresville, 704.775.9516, www.andrechristinegallery.com. Brick Row Art Gallery Various exhibitions. Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or by appointment. 21325 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, look for Brick Row Art Gallery on Facebook. Cornelius Arts Center Native Tongues features the expressive paintings of local artist John Hairston, Jr., whose paintings explore archetypes and heritage through strokes and vibrant tones. The artist reception takes place on March 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. (Through March 13) Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri-Sat 9 a.m.-noon. 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.cornelius. org. “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 Mooresville Arts presents Artoberfest, featuring work from some of the finest artists around. September 30-October 31. Opening reception and awards presentation, October 10 6-8 p.m. 103 W. Center Avenue, Mooresville, www.magart.org. Foster’s Frame and Art Gallery Various exhibitions. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10a.m.-4p.m. 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, www.fcfgframing.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. Sanctuary of Davidson Various exhibitions. 108 S. Main Street, Davidson, www.sanctuaryofdavidson.com.

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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, www.tropicalconnectionslakenorman.com.

ing, embroidery, jewelry, paintings, pottery, quilts and woodcarvings with an edge. 5-9 p.m. Free. Mooresville Town Square across from Lowe’s Foods. https://www. facebook.com/artisanmarketnc.

The Van Every/Smith Galleries Cort Savage: Interiorities: A Decade of Inevitable Forms holds an opening reception March 12 from 6-8 p.m. with a brief gallery talk at 6:30 p.m. (March 12-April 12) Senior Student Art Majors features Davidson’s senior art majors — Teresa Lacks ‘15, Kayli Rideout ‘15, Stewy Robertson ‘15 and Vera Shulmon ‘15. (March 19-April 27) Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat-Sun noon-4 p.m. Davidson College, The Van Every/Smith Galleries, 315 N. Main Street, Davidson, www. davidsoncollegeartgalleries.org.

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.

M ONTHLY 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 Saturday) Formerly known as the Mooresville Craft Crawl, this market features baked goods, cloth-

Eden Street Market (Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday) Buy fresh fish and produce during the week. Thursday 3-6 p.m.;Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 106 Eden Street, Davidson. 2nd Friday Art Crawl Every Second Friday, Cornelius Cultural Arts Group invites the community to experience downtown Cornelius in style! Hosted by Bella Love, this monthly art crawl features some of the area’s most talented and innovative artisans as well as live performances, food trucks, and special events at local businesses. 5-9 p.m. Free. Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.bellalove.org.

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Davidson Farmer’s Market (March 14, 28) 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Next to Town Hall between Main and Jackson streets in downtown Davidson, www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. Mooresville Museum (First and Third Saturday)View exhibits and artifacts from Mooresville’s past and present. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 132 E. Center Avenue, Mooresville, www.downtownmooresville.com. Richard’s Coffee Shop & Veterans Museum (Every Saturday) Enjoy a community music jam every Saturday. 9 a.m.- noon. Free. Richards Coffee Shop & Veterans Museum, 165 N. Main Street, Mooresville, www.downtownmooresville.com.

SPORTS Davidson College Men’s Baseball It’s time to take yourself out to the ballpark to watch the Wildcats play baseball. Georgetown (March 1, 1 p.m.), Elon (March 4, 6 p.m.), Yale (March 7, 3:30 p.m.), Presbyterian (March 7, 6:30 p.m.), Yale (March 8, 3:30 p.m.), Akron (March 13, 6 p.m.), Akron (March 14, 2 p.m.), Akron (March 15, 1 p.m.), La Salle (March 20, 6 p.m.), La Salle (March 21, 2 p.m.), La Salle (March 22, 1 p.m.), Saint Louis (March 27, 6 p.m.), Saint Louis (March 28, 2 p.m.), Saint Louis (March 29, 1 p.m.). Davidson College, www.david-

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THEATRE Ordinary People (Through March 15) Conrad Jarrett had an older brother named Buck, and now Buck is gone. What’s left of young Conrad’s family, with his successful, well-intentioned father and his beautiful, organized and remote mother, is in terrible jeopardy, as is Conrad himself. They are all “ordinary people” and each is fighting a hard battle. Davidson Community Players presents this thought-provoking piece that won an Academy Award for Best Picture in 1981. Fiddler on the Roof (March 20-22, 27-29) “Traditions, traditions. Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as...as a fiddler on the roof!” Share in Davidson College’s tradition as the Music and Theatre Departments unite for this production, bringing Tevye and his family to life in this Tony award-winning musical classic. Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $15, seniors $12. Duke Family Performance Hall, Knobloch Campus Center, www.davidson.edu.

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y husband, John, and I met while volunteering for a Davidson Community Players production in 2002, so theatre is a cornerstone of our relationship. Whenever we get the chance, we take in a show, and luckily for us, the Lake Norman area offers plenty of opportunities for live theatre. Recently on a cold Sunday afternoon in February, we went to see The Last Romance, a Reader’s Theatre Production at Warehouse Performing Arts Center in Cornelius. “Reader’s Theatre is a tried and true form of live performance art that has been around for decades,” explains Jim Esposito, an actor and director based in Mooresville who spearheads the series at Warehouse. “It is primarily used to introduce a play to the theatregoing audiences prior to being fully produced. With no set or movement involved, the focus is on the faces and voices of the actors.” While that might sound bland initially, it is anything but. When audience members get to imagine the sets, costumes and motions, there are no limits. The experience ends up being an enjoyable mind trick. The Last Romance starred Esposito, Joan Tate, Marilyn England, Curtis Kriner and Roger Watson. Alan England directed the production, which depicted two senior citizens finding love later in life. (Full disclosure, Tate is my mother-in-law. Full disclosure, part two, I participated in one of these productions this past fall.) All of the actors wore black and sat in front of music stands holding their scripts. Kriner stood for his performance, as he sang Italian arias throughout the piece. A minimal amount of pictures were projected onto a screen behind the actors to provide some exposition, but other than that, it was bare bones theatre. The actors in these productions have minimal rehearsal (think four times max) before performing for an audience three to four times. The series started a year ago, and previous productions include The Maltese Falcon, Defying Gravity and Nana’s Naughty Knickers. Warehouse will present a full production of Defying Gravity this spring due to its success with Reader’s Theatre. The next Reader’s Theatre Production will be The Nerd, a comedy by Larry Shue. Dates have yet to be announced. If you order your tickets in advance ($10), you get a complimentary pastry

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The cast of The Last Romance. Bottom row from left, Marilyn England, Jim Esposito and Joan Tate. Top row from left, Curtus Kriner and Roger Watson.

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The Reader's Theatre Production series engages imagination from Mooresville’s La Patisserie Bakery & Café. In this case it was a cannoli, which my husband devoured before the first line was read. Wine is also at the ready for audience members. Warehouse Performing Arts Center features a 55-seat black box space, which makes for an intimate theatre experience. If you’re on the front row, you’re only a few feet from the actors so you can see every expression in their faces vividly. While there’s no blocking for this type of production, the emotions are conveyed just as strongly, in some cases more, than a staged show. For The Last Romance, the cast performed at Choplin’s restaurant in

Cornelius for one night of the run. John and I enjoyed the afternoon, as the script was humorous and touching at the same time. The actors’ strong performances easily catapulted our imaginations into the moment — the aspect of theatre that I love the most. After approximately an hour and a half, John and I were on the way home with our theatre fix. Both of us are looking forward to the next show. Bravo! THE SCOOP For more information about Warehouse Performing Arts Center and its Readers’ Theatre Production series, visit www.warehousepac.com.

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