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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 COMPLIMENTARY
Annual Breast Cancer Update Redefining Survival Reconstruction After Mastectomy Telling Your Employer You Have Cancer Meet Tomorrow’s
Charlotte Woman A Delight-Full Introduction
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October/November 2008
Today’s
Charlotte Woman
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Business/Lifestyle
Volume XII, Number 6 October/November 2008 PUBLISHER
Belva Greenage EDITOR
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Michelle Young Hubacher
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ART DIRECTOR
Anita O’Hara ASSISTANT EDITOR
Karsen Price SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Carrie Boyd BUSINESS ASSISTANT
Cliff McNamara ADVERTISING SALES DIRECTOR
Fern Howerin SALES EXECUTIVES
Cindy Dorman Barbara Herd Robin Hill-Emmons CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
Leigh Barrett
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84 D E PA R T M E N T S 10 From The Publisher
84 At Home
The Future’s So Bright
Collaboration Is A Beautiful Thing
96 Health Matters
12 Girl Time
Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
Breast Cancer Update
98 Health Flash
20 Queen City Jewels Happenings You Don’t Want To Miss
What You Need To Know To Stay Well
102 Meet Our Advertisers
24 On The Move
Peleaux And Bailey Dentistry Offers Service With A Smile
Women Making Strides; Business Success Stories
104 Diversions Fall For Horseback Riding
25 Work Notes Discussing Cancer With Your Employer
108 The Meeting Place Professional And Social Meetings
26 Money Talks The Lifespan Of Your Appliances
28 Tomorrow’s Charlotte Woman
110 Calendar Events And Amusements
Charlotte’s Future Fabulous Females
62 Fashion It’s A Cover-Up; Plus Artful Handbags
For additional features each month, visit www.todayscharlottewoman.com.
74 Beauty Lashes Go Bold This Season
This month: Meet Our Advertisers — The Center for Facial, Plastic & Laser Surgery — For Fabulous Faces Only
78 At Home — Special Furniture That’s Still American Made 6
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Mary Best Deena C. Bouknight Jennifer Bradford-Epstein Meaghan Clark Fiona Harmon Melinda Johnston Shay Merritt Catherine Pike Plough Karsen Price Lee Rhodes CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
James Brown Markus Perry Scott Stiles 5200 Park Road Suite 111 Charlotte, NC 28209 704/521-6872 www.todayscharlottewoman.com Today’s Charlotte Woman is published by Today’s Woman Inc.,and is distributed on a complimentary basis throughout the greater Charlotte area. Submissions of articles and photographs are welcome. Subscription rate is $18 per year for 10 issues plus the TCW Resource Guide. Copyright ©2008 by Today’s Woman, Inc. All rights reserved. Copying or reproduction, in part or in whole, is strictly prohibited.
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Features YOUR SMILE IS THE ULTIMATE ACCESSORY!
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50 PROFILES 30 Follow The Leader Michelle Icard Offers Athena’s Path To Teens Navigating Middle School
36 Dance Yourself Well Bernadette Sanders Presents A Healing Mix Of Movement And Alternative Therapies Brooke McLaurin Miss North Carolina 2005 Smile by Dr Patrick Broome Photographed by Lenn Long
ROBERT A. LOWE, DDS, FAGD PATRICK J. BROOME, DMD, MBA Cosmetic & General Dentistry
704.364.4711 6849 Fairview Road • Suite 200 Charlotte, NC 28210 Drs. Lowe and Broome are members in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
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F E AT U R E S 40 The Return Of An Unwelcome Guest Battling Breast Cancer — The Second Time Around
50 Female Forum Area Women’s Studies Programs Take Wing
60 Woman For President, Please! The White House Project Assists Female Politicians With Their Leadership Quests
OnTheCover Michelle Icard, founder of mentoring program, Athena’s Path. Photo by Scott Stiles.
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e at Today’s Charlotte Woman are entering new territories designed to engage and inform you, our readers, new and old. We want to take you to new places in a way that remains true to our mission, which is to celebrate and inspire Charlotte-area women. So what has us so excited? First, we are launching a new Web site. There, you’ll be able to browse through an online version of the current issue of TCW, as well as past issues. In addition, there will be features and content that you’ll find only at todayscharlottewoman.com. This month, our exclusive online content features articles on what we cover best — women helping women! Be sure to read our interview with Joi Gordon, the national director of Dress for Success. Then, check out the story of Khadija al-Salami, the cultural counselor at the Yemeni embassy in Paris, whose amazing account of survival documented in her book, The Tears of Sheba, details her strength and resolve during the civil war in her home country of Yemen. Stay tuned to www.todayscharlottewoman.com over the coming months, as we continue to grow and develop in this exciting, online territory. Next on our list is a new magazine feature that we call “Tomorrow’s Charlotte Woman.” We are on a mission to identify and celebrate a wide variety of girls and young women who have chosen to excel, achieve, and travel roads less taken. We’re hoping that these young women will remind you
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of yourself as you grew up with your own hopes and dreams, knowing without a doubt that they were within your reach. Our inaugural installation features Daijua Corin Miller, a young entrepreneur with a sweet business and an even stronger purpose. Now, this last bit of news does not exactly fit the definition of “exciting” but is definitely a new horizon for me. Last year, I was featured in TCW’s October/November issue as a breast cancer survivor — full of hope and promise for the future. Well, much has happened in those short 12 months. I now find myself dealing with another round of cancer that involves more aggressive treatment, questions about tomorrow, and a big-time balancing act. The stories of other women like me are included in this issue, on page 40. We all share the hope of recovery and a zest for living the life we are given. And yes, we still think our futures are bright, as do most women who are on this path — whether it is for the first time or the second. I, personally, feel so alive, and very much cherish the blessing that my life is right now, as I fulfill my roles as a child of God, a wife, a mother, and a leader of this fine TCW team that brings you stories of women’s strength, power, and accomplishment each and every month. Wearing my shades,
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Wow!
What a Great Smile! Smile created by Dr. Ross W. Nash Photo by Deborah Triplett
Ross W. Nash, DDS General Dentist Providing Cosmetic Dentistry
69725 Caldwell Commons Circle • Cornelius, NC 28031 nashinstitute.com Appointments: 704-895-7660
Of the nearly 8000 American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry members worldwide, there are only 264 accredited member dentists. Of that elite group, only 43 have earned the exclusive level of Fellow. In Charlotte, only 1 dentist has achieved Accredited status, and in all of North and South Carolina, only 1 has earned the level of Fellow: Accredited Fellow Ross W. Nash, DDS.
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GirlTime COMPILED BY JENNIFER BRADFORD-EPSTEIN
Silver Anniversary Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure
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his year, on Oct. 4, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® celebrates its 25th anniversary. Since its humble beginnings in Dallas, with just 800 runners, this national breast cancer research fundraiser has blossomed into the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world, with well over 1 million participants since 2005. More than just a fundraiser, though, the Race for the Cure has become the world’s largest and most progressive grassroots network of breast cancer sur-
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vivors and activists. Participants in this year’s Charlotte Race for the Cure will meet on the morning of the Race at Gateway Village, in the 800 block of West Trade Street in uptown Charlotte. Not only will your $30 entry fee go to support breast cancer research and education around the world, but up to 75 percent of the net income from each race stays in the host community to fund local breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment projects. >
Komen Race Day Schedule — Sat., Oct. 4 6:30 a.m. — 7:15 a.m. — 7:20 a.m. — 7:30 a.m. — 8:00 a.m. — 8:30 a.m. —
Registration and packet pickup Aerobic warm-up Survivor photo Competitive 5K run at the start line Noncompetitive 5K at the start line One-mile fun run or walk at the start line 8:30 a.m. —“Komen Kids” 50-yard dash on Cedar Street 9:00 a.m. — Survivor ceremony
For more information, visit www.komencharlotte.org.
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reast cancer survivors share their stories and messages of hope with a confectionery treat. This fall, Dove chocolates will be swathed in pink packaging that includes special messages written by breast cancer survivors (collected at the Susan G. Komen Affiliate Conference in February 2008), to provide inspiration to those fighting the biggest battle of their lives. The treats are available in milk and
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dark chocolate, for $3.69 per bag. Take the Dove chocolates campaign one step further by creating your own Personal Promise of Hope at www.mydovechocolate.com and Dove will donate 10 percent of proceeds from all orders to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation. White-chocolate graham cracker cookies from Good Fortunes are another sweet way to help support breast cancer research. For each box of Pink Ribbon Cookies ordered, Good Fortunes will donate 10 percent of the proceeds to the American Cancer Society to support innovative research, education, and outreach directed at early diagnosis and prevention of breast cancer. For more information, visit www.goodfortunes.com and click the “She Stuff” button.
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elp Carolina Breast Friends in their goal to offer a social outlet for women “united in a sisterhood of survival and hope,” by attending their Oysters on the Lawn event at Quail Hollow Club, Oct. 18. The group’s goal is to raise the funds to construct Project Pink House, a haven of strength and friendship for those engaged in the battle of living with breast cancer. Last year’s event raised over $400,000. Sue Myrick is this year’s honorary chair. Project Pink House, if developed, would provide a sanctuary to breast can-
cer survivors and those struggling with the disease. Plans include for the center to offer counseling services, wellness education, fitness and nutrition centers; a boutique including prosthetic garments, wigs, and “pink ribbon” items for sale; a library; and a meditation garden.
Oysters on the Lawn will be held at Quail Hollow Club, 3700 Gleneagles Road, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m.; tickets are $200 a person. For information, visit www.oystersonthelawn.com.
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Unbeatable Spirit
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ake a retrospective look at author Laurie Frey’s journey — to the abyss and back — as her perfect world was turned upside down with a single phone call. In one short year, every piece of Frey’s world crumbled: She was diagnosed with invasive Stage III breast cancer; her son was diagnosed with autism; her father had a heart attack; and her brother was sent to Iraq. As she struggled to gather the pieces of her life, laughter and faith saw her through the darkest of times. Unbeatable is the true story of how one woman joked and prayed her way out of
heartbreak and discovered a richer life, filled with deep connections and even deeper love. Get inspired and discover how you, too, can be unbeatable. $14.95 at www.amazon.com.
“It has been an extraordinary experience and, in many ways, extremely positive.” — Marianne Faithful, on her recovery from breast cancer
Every year, thousands of women go without annual breast cancer screening and delay diagnostic services, despite the plethora of research confirming early detection saves lives. The American Breast Cancer Foundation wants to remind all women that, through its Key to Life breast cancer screening assistance program, help is available nationwide, in the form of referrals, transportation, and support services for patients and their families, as well as financial assistance for chemotherapy, medications, and various post-surgical needs. Approximately 10,000 people a year receive assistance as a result of direct grants from this nonprofit organization. Women in need of assistance should call 877/KEY-2-LIFE (877/539-2543), or visit www.abcf.org. >
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those with inadequate health insurance. Thanks to your help since 2000, the Avon Foundation in Charlotte has provided $3.9 million to support the following programs: • “Safety net” breast care services at five area hospitals, where disadvantaged and minority women can receive help. • Ten clinical trials to prevent, treat, or stop the recurrence of breast cancer. • Direct financial support to 1,673 low-income women undergoing breast cancer care.
Reaching Out Below are just a few of the most recent grants made in the Carolinas — all a result of funds raised through the Avon Walk. • National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (Triangle Park) — $530,000 • Duke University (Durham) — $250,000 • Medical University of South Carolina (Charleston, S.C.) — $250,000 • Presbyterian Hospital (Charlotte) — $150,000
For information, visit www.avonfoundation.org.
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o show its support for breast cancer awareness, butter London, a new name in nontoxic nail care, has released a limited-edition nail polish called Pink Ribbon ($12), as well as Mango Peach Hand & Nail Creme ($18). From the sales of these two items, butter London will donate 100 percent of the profits to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation. Plus, with each purchase at www.butterlondon.com, you will receive a limited-edition pink nail file.
Tie One On Compassionate Fashion For Men WildTies.com introduces a new, heart-tugging addition to its specialty tie lineup: the Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness Tie. An elegant, woven black tie embroidered with small pink ribbons, this accessory is the perfect way for any man to show his support for this worthy cause. Visit www.wildties.com. TCW
“I feel more inspired than ever, and think that I will finally achieve what I have long been wishing for: a balance of work and privacy — a harmony.” — Kylie Minogue, on her battle against breast cancer
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he definition of craft is “to make or produce with care, skill, or ingenuity,” and that certainly describes the wares on display at the 14th annual American Craft Show, sponsored by the American Craft Council. But this show, at the Charlotte Convention Center Oct. 31 through Nov. 2, is not about macramé plant holders and knitted tissue box covers. The artists featured here are invited to participate based on the quality and ingenuity of their work. The event brings to Charlotte 200 artists whose stunning crafts range from innovative clothing, purses, and jewelry, to furniture, home décor, and pottery. The show will host nearly 30 North Carolina artists, including Diane Leshin, whose textured handbags are featured on page 72, and Salisbury’s Whitney
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WantToGo? The Aquavina International Wine Festival will be held on The Green at 435 S.Tryon St., in uptown Charlotte, Thu.,Oct.9,from 5 to 8 p.m.Tickets are $25 in advance, available to age 21 and up only. Visit www.aquavina.com, or call 704/377-9911 for information.
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Peckman, who paints lush tapestries on a unique “canvas” of gourds! After 30 years of weaving tapestries, Peckman began painting gourds out of a love for natural materials. Her dramatic, contemporary paintings feature detailed landscapes of vibrant lilies, irises, and wild poppies, as well as Japanese figures and abstract designs. “Color and imagery dance in my head, asleep or awake,” Peckman says. Also on display will be the nature-inspired jewelry (pictured here) of Deb Karash, from Rockford, Ill., and the hand-loomed fashions of Lynn Yarrington, from New Haven, Vt., featured on page 71. Founded in 1943, the nonprofit American Craft Council promotes understanding and appreciation of contemporary American craft,
and is considered the nation’s leading authority on the subject. All exhibitors at ACC shows are selected through a juried process.
WantToGo? The American Craft Show will be at the Charlotte Convention Center, at 501 S. College St., on Fri., Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sun., Nov. 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $8 each, or $14 for a two-day pass; admission for American Craft Council members and children 12 and under is free. For more information, contact the ACC at 800/836-3470, or visit www.craftcouncil.org.
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he 18th annual Novello Festival of Reading brings book lovers together in a month-long celebration of reading and writing.This year’s events begin Oct. 2 at ImaginOn, with A Novello Evening with Scott Turow, author of the bestselling suspense novel, Presumed Innocent. Also featured during the Festival: • Novello Book Brunch and WordPlay Saturday, Oct. 11 (ImaginOn) • A Novello Evening with Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner, Oct. 15 (Ovens Auditorium) • Carolina Writers’ Night with John Hart, author of Down River, Oct. 21 (ImaginOn) • Grown Deep Like the Rivers:African-American Poetry, Oct. 23 (ImaginOn)
• Windy City Clues:An Evening of Food, Fiction, and Friends, with mystery writer Sara Paretsky, creator of the V.I.Warshawski detective novels, Oct. 30 (Main Library and ImaginOn)
WantToGo? The 18th annual Novello Festival of Reading goes from Oct.2 through Oct.30.For a complete schedule of events, dates, times, and venues, visit www.novellofestival.net, or call 704/416-0101.
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Job Changes/Promotions The Afro-American Cultural Center has hired Carolyn Mints as senior director of operations.
North Carolina Dance Theatre has implemented the following staff updates: Summer Collins, director of costumes; Tracie Foster Chan, education and outreach coordinator; and Brooke A. McCarthy, associate director of development.
Melanie Whitfield has joined Lake Norman Regional Medical Center as public relations coordinator.
Randolph Pediatric Associates and Presbyterian Novant Medical Group have welcomed Janie Chai, M.D.
Beth Benonis, M.D., Pharm.D. has joined Eastover Pediatrics and Presbyterian Novant Medical Group.
Shelly Asbee, M.D., has joined the staff at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center.
Jennifer Matz has been named director of community relations at Queens University of Charlotte.
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Inge M. Stepp has joined the City of Charlotte as the human resources program administrator at CharMeck 311.
Walker Marketing Inc. has hired Sarah Hemp as associate art director.
Jeanette Sims was appointed program director for the Charlotte Region Chapter of the American Leadership Forum at The Lee Institute.
Susie Johnson has joined North Carolina Dance Theatre School of Dance as assistant to the director and head of the jazz program.
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Patricia Zoder has joined Foundation For The Carolinas as executive director of Crossroads Charlotte.
Dr. Maha Gingrich, assistant to the executive vice president at Central Piedmont Community College, was appointed to the executive committee of the Arts & Science Council.
New Business/Changes BounceU, an indoor playground facility featuring giant inflatables, has opened at 10624 Metromont Pkwy., Suite 300.
Tiare Gross has opened Beauty By Tiare, a lash and brow boutique, in Cornelius, at 20805 Catawba Ave.
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Beth White, owner of UBuildIt-Lake Norman, has opened a Charlotte location at 6135 Park South Drive.
Awards and Installations Carolinas Medical Center, Carolinas Medical Center-Pineville, and Carolinas Medical CenterUniversity were recognized for their commitment to outstanding patient experiences in maternity services under the J.D. Power and Associates Distinguished Hospital Program.
WBT-AM and WLNK-FM were named finalists for the 2008 National Association of Broadcasters Marconi radio award; the Link’s Bob & Sheri were named finalists for the Network Syndicated Personality of the Year award.
Peggy Oates, director of financial aid and veterans affairs at Gaston College, received the 2008 FinancialAid Professional of the Quarter award by Regent Education.
WFAE 90.7FM garnered firstplace recognition in the Green Eyeshade Excellence in Journalism Awards for a travelwriting piece by news reporter Simone Orendain. The Society of Professional Journalists, Atlanta Chapter, sponsors the awards. Send your news to:
On The Move editorTCW@bellsouth.net Today’s Charlotte Woman 5200 Park Road, Suite 111, Charlotte, NC 28209
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from being able to sit or stand for long periods without breaks. Discuss these potential challenges with your employer. Be proactive in coming up with solutions to any challenges you might face at work as a result of treatment. Ask for modifications to your work environment if necessary, or cut back on job responsibilities if possible. Suggest that a manager or peer begin reviewing your work until you feel confident about your ability to produce accurate data. Adopt the habit of writing everything down, or use a tape recorder if your employer allows. It is difficult to project how you will manage your course of treatment, physically and emotionally. If your situation results in a leave of absence, don’t make the mistake of marking the calendar with a return date that may be unrealistic. TCW Article provided by Marcia Lampert, Debbie Johnson, and Tiffany Young, of
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Heating, Ventilation, AC Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems require proper maintenance in order to work efficiently and typically last 15 to 25 years. Furnaces on average last 15-20 years, heat pumps 16 years, and air conditioning units 10-15 years. Tankless water heaters last more than 20 years, while an electric or gas water heater has a life expectancy of about 10 years. Thermostats usually are replaced before the end of their 35-year lifespan due to technological improvements. For a more complete look at the study, visit www.bankofamerica.com.
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It was a situation that struck close to home for Icard, who says she spent her own early teen years trying to be invisible. “I knew that she was very bright, and the problem was not academic,” Icard says of this particular student. “What happens socially at this age takes up so much brain space that it is very difficult for girls to focus on school. And I clearly recalled it happening to me. Her story was so close to my story. ” Upon meeting Icard, one would never guess that the Boston native has survived her own bout of young-adult angst. She is a honey-haired, 35-year-old with doe-brown eyes, a clear, ringing voice and a kind expression. In short, there is nothing unpleasant
lars.’ For some reason, the things that happen to us at that age stay raw.” In response to this emotional epidemic of sorts, Icard launched the Athena’s Path leadership program in 2004, to help young women demystify this period in their lives. The program prides itself on equipping girls with an “invisible tool kit” that helps them handle the unique stresses of middle school.
On Solid Ground Icard, who moved to Charlotte on a whim when she was 21 years old, put her degrees in English and education to use as an internal training consultant in the corporate world, where she had a knack for recognizing the
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about Icard. It’s hard to imagine that as a sixth grader, she was excluded by peers and treated as an outcast at her Cambridge, Mass., private school. Twenty-some years later, Icard considers the agonizing period to be a blessing in disguise. She credits it for enhancing her awareness of a female-specific problem that is remarkably prevalent in middle schools nationwide. Icard’s aha! moment came over lunch with friends, during which she rehashed her adolescent memories. To her surprise, both companions related equally distressing stories. Icard began querying females, young and old, asking for their memories of middle school. She quickly noticed a pattern. “It became such an obvious trend — such a culture crisis,” she says. “Most women, if asked the question, ‘Would you go back to middle school?’ just grimaced. Then they would answer, ‘Not for a million dol-
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communication gaps within organizations. After working for a while at the American Arbitration Association, Icard was hired by Arthur Andersen. There, she created manuals and online training systems, organized company-wide conferences, and supervised training sessions, providing her with the business background needed to take the concept for Athena’s Path and transform it into a successful business. Icard had been with Arthur Andersen for three years, spending much of that time in a Charlotte-based virtual office, when the Enron scandal hit. Soon after, 80,000 employees were jobless, including Icard, who at the time had a 2-year-old daughter and was seven months pregnant. “It was, for me, a moment of crisis turned into a moment of awakening,” she says. “I did some soul searching, and I realized everything I do relates back to teaching.” >
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Icard created marketing materials for a tutoring business and distributed them around town. She traded babysitting duties with a friend who was also tutoring, and struggled to find the balance that all working mothers crave. Then came the day she decided to go out on a limb and fashion the protocol for a unique girls’ leadership program that she called “Athena’s Path,” after Athena, who in Greek mythology was symbolic of feminine wisdom. “There are very few female icons in our culture who are strong women,” Icard says. “I liked the idea of this fictional character. She is wisdom, strength, and femininity, all in one package.”
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junction with the Girl Scouts, in a type of fiscal partnership. “The Girl Scouts organization called it incubating,” she explains. “It was fabulously helpful.” Two years later, and with the Scouts’ blessing, Icard decided to branch out on her own. In 2007, she took on business partner Amanda Roncevich, who graduated from Harvard University and has an MBA from Stanford University. “You have to collaborate,” Icard says. “The tough thing about that is, you’ve got this ‘baby’ you are allowing other people to help raise, and so you just have to find a balance. You have to try to be as flexible as you can, for the good of the baby.” Roncevich is currently the company’s CEO, while Icard continues to do what she does best: educate. She trains teachers, handles sales, and frequently serves as a guest speaker. Most important, she develops the program’s curriculum, updating it frequently to make sure it remains fresh and valid. Athena’s Path is based on a handful of core concepts and a variety of discussion themes and exercises. Icard’s aim is to arm girls with an emotional tool kit that each can fill with strategies, in the form of step-by-step blueprints and methods for recognizing and deal-
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the ones worn in the movie, 9 to 5. She was ridiculed the minute she stepped on campus. Icard did manage to make one good friend in the sixth grade, and in the seventh grade doubled her friends count to two. But, as they say, three’s a crowd. Without warning, what had been a tight-knit trio of friends suddenly became a pair — with Icard being the excluded girl. With her despair evident in every inch of her body, she was soon targeted by the eighth-grade girls. Mentally and emotionally, she shut down. Of course, Icard survived those socially difficult years. And after entering high school, she attended, out of sheer determination, an audition for a school play. “I belted out a tune that left the director in the back of the room with his mouth wide open,” she recalls. Icard was immediately cast for the part, and that one small victory, she says, allowed her to “rewrite” her story.The acceptance of her peers soon followed.
ing with obstacles. Girls learn skills to help them remain levelheaded, articulate, and confident in the face of societal pressure. One of the exercises is “How to Deal with Criticism.” In a group setting, each girl writes on an index card the most hurtful thing that someone has said or could say to her. After reading through the comments together, teachers pair up the students, who then switch cards with their partners. Together, the group works through each potentially hurtful comment, providing possible positive rebuttals or approaches to handling the situation. “Learning how to respond under pressure, how to communicate positively in tense situations, and how to think outside the box are skills all girls need to learn early on,” Icard says. “Not every girl gossips, or is bullied, or is mean. But all girls exist in a space that is fueled by this behavior.”
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Will Leach, principal of Alexander Graham Middle School, has found Athena’s Path to be invaluable on campus. After two years as principal, he noticed a definite need for a female mentoring program. Colleagues expressed satisfaction with Athena’s Path, and once Leach met Icard and experienced her passion, he was sold. “Middle school can be a very difficult time for adolescents, especially girls,” he says. “If we can provide the social support, it will no doubt help academically.” Since implementing the program in 2007, Leach says the feedback from parents has been “tremendous.” Demand was so great that initial plans to offer it to only sixth and seventh graders have since been revamped; Athena’s Path will now be available in all three grades. The school’s PTA chose to fully fund Athena’s Path. Icard estimates that Athena’s Path has reached over 2,000 girls so far, and there have been some stirrings along the lines of taking it national in the not-so-distant future. She continues to collect data to prove that the program has a positive impact on attendance, academics, and discipline. The next step will be presenting Athena’s Path to the National Middle School Conference Association.
Empowering Females Athena’s Path is not a “bullying management program,” nor is it only for girls who have problems. “It’s about helping girls retain that piece of themselves — that unique spirit that they have — and learn to lead their own lives in the face of societal pressure to conform to a one-size-fits-all prototype,” Icard says. “I’ve learned a lot about the adolescent brain,” she continues. “The prefrontal cortex — the front of the brain — is not even developed until you are in your early 20s. So everything that a girl learns and processes enters her brain through the emotional center. That’s why they love drama and emotion.” It’s also the reason girls need to practice new behaviors in order to overcome problematic situations. The front of the brain serves as the brakes, helping with control and analysis, and because this area isn’t yet fully functional, Icard says, “We can’t just talk about the way it feels. We have to give them opportunities to practice the behavior and skills.” Icard’s dream is for Athena’s Path to not 34
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only help girls navigate middle school, but to carry these healthy, self-loving behaviors throughout womanhood, so they can create a culture of support. But her first goal is to empower teens. When teenagers see situations clearly and take responsibility for their wellbeing, it helps them move away from defensive, negative interactions. “If something painful happens to them, at home or in the hallway, and they don’t have a plan for responding, they feel very powerless, and that can seriously detract from academics,” Icard says. “But once they have that plan, and once they practice the plan, the next time it happens, it gives them a feeling of power.” And that, as Icard can attest, is a much smarter place to be. TCW
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In Her Own Words A Note From A Teen I learned so much in Athena’s Path! I learned new games, about unhealthy friendships, about criticism, and what to do if someone insults me. I can ignore it, walk away, or use one of my funny comebacks. I have a better idea of who I am now because I learned so much in this program. I also made a bunch of new friends. I learned how to “fake it till you make it.” I wouldn’t change anything about Athena’s Path. It’s perfect the way it is. Meg
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Healing Through Movement, Sanders’ specialized, therapeutic motion technique, is the type of exercise from which anyone can benefit. Sanders, who studied dance most of her life, added reiki, energy therapies, and alternative healing to her repertoire, and then blended them to create her own brand of therapy. “My program grew from all my studies in dance, as well as the alternative medicine I studied and benefited from,” she says. “I took things that worked for me and my clients, and built upon those.”
Exercise And Energy Dance has long been considered a healthy form of exercise, and Mayo Clinic research has found that even social dancing is effective in reducing stress and increasing energy. “So many people are frightened if I mention dance,” Sanders laughs. “Once they get past their ‘I can’t dance’ syndrome, they are fine.” Clients who work with Sanders go through a series of individualized stretches and movements, spiced with a few dance elements, to create their own programs. Her eventual goal is for clients to develop their programs further on their own. Reiki, a Japanese art of healing through
energy, uses touch to promote healing, and has been known to evoke a feeling of glowing radiance through the body. Sanders employs elements of reiki in combination with movement to clear out negative energy, release stress, and restore balance to the body. “Reiki provides a very deep state of relaxation, which enhances healing abilities,” explains Janet Dudek, a local reiki master who is also an RN and a life coach. Dudek says clients with chronic pain will, at the very least, experience a sense of peace and relaxation after a session of reiki, which may actually decrease their pain level. Reiki not only releases tension, but it can also help patients become less dependent on narcotics for pain management.
Change In Direction Sanders began performing professionally at age 8 with the Seattle Opera. The one-time Dance Theater of Harlem student did most of her training in New York City and studied briefly with Mikhail Baryshnikov’s private coach. She has performed on stages throughout the world. However, the grueling hours and endless travel eventually had her dreaming, not of bright lights, but of getting off the road and establishing a home for herself. > O C T O B E R / N O V E M B E R
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It was after a show in the Middle East that Sanders had an epiphany, during which she realized, I’m done. She returned to the United States and, at the age of 23, she started teaching, later embarking on the journey of motherhood on her own. Early in her career, Sanders suffered from stiff muscles and sore joints that led to her being diagnosed in 2002 with a mild form of lupus. A large lump that was initially thought to be cancerous was eventually dissipated through the use of acupuncture, gentle movements, and what she calls energy healing. She immediately recognized the connection between alternative healing techniques and her restored health. “I personally know what can work,” she says.
It was her own powerful emergence from sickness that inspired Sanders to work with cancer patients and others in need of healing. She began pursuing cancer societies and medical centers to build her client base. She then introduced herself and her custom healing techniques as a supplemental program to other therapists working with ailing patients. “A lot of my clients work with occupational and physical therapists, and they incorporate my approach into their routines,” she says. After establishing her practice, Sanders moved to south Florida to take advantage of the beautiful weather. While in Florida, she returned to college and majored in alternative medicine, also becoming certified in therapeutic movement. She worked as an assistant professor of
The Five Principles Of Reiki Dr. Mikao Usui, founder of the healing art of reiki, advised that a person should work on what could be improved and accept those things that could not be changed. He outlined five poetic tenets for the practice, suggesting they be recited in mind and heart every morning and evening. 1- Just for today, I will not be angry. 2- Just for today, I will not worry. 3- Just for today, I will be grateful. 4- Just for today, I will do my work honestly. 5- Just for today, I will be kind to every living thing.
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dance at Jacksonville University, and in numerous public schools. However, after a few short years, she began to feel disconnected and adrift. She craved a support system of her own — something she sees as an absolute necessity for staying healthy and positive.
Connected And Committed With family roots in Charlotte, Sanders decided in April 2008 to move, with her young daughter, to The Queen City. She began to rebuild her business here and is currently working to solidify several important alliances. “It’s been a lot of footwork, but I’ve made some wonderful contacts,” she says. “The community is ready for this work.” Sanders has since met with the Charlotte chapter of the American Cancer Society, as well as with board members of the Lupus Foundation, to introduce and discuss her special therapeutic approach. Her goal is to share Healing Through Movement with the Charlotte community, and “put people on the right track to wellness.” Christine John, president and CEO of the Piedmont chapter of the Lupus Foundation, is currently in talks with Sanders about utilizing the Healing Through Movement program. John says the Lupus Foundation, which deals with 14,000 patients in 19 counties in North Carolina, continues to look for avenues that may provide patients with a better quality of life. She adds that she is excited about the pro-
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gram, noting that therapies enabling daily movement and exercise are especially needed for patients who live with chronic pain. Sanders’ story proves that caring for others spawns a happy spirit and healthy body. And looking at the world through rose-tinted glasses suits her just fine. It is largely this positive perspective on life that helps keep her — and those with whom she works — happy and healthy. TCW
Healing Hands A Closer Look At Reiki Founded by Dr. Mikao Usui in 1922, reiki is a Japanese stress reduction technique that is typically incorporated into massage and has been shown to promote healing. Practitioners focus energy into the palms of their hands and attempt to infuse patients with this “life energy” to help them heal and relax. Reiki revolves around the concept of “whole body” health, meaning that the body, emotions, mind, and spirit are all interconthat an unseen energy flows through all
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he first question many women ask themselves when they are diagnosed with breast cancer is, Why me? When it recurs or advances, the question, Why me, again? multiplies to Will I survive? For how long? What kind of life will I have? And while millions of women celebrate the advances and success stories of survivors — with marches, events, and fundraisers — there are also those who stand as an inspiring reminder that even with recurrent or metastatic breast cancer, life can be good. The second time around, treatment is most likely different, and the fears might reach deeper, but thanks to medical advances, recurrent or metastatic breast cancer is not a death sentence. Women are not only continuing to fight with new treatments, experimental drugs and therapies; they are choosing to live very full and active lives while doing so. Living with breast cancer (as
opposed to surviving it, which is typically the focus of success stories in this and other magazines), can be an uncomfortable prospect for those who have put their diagnoses and treatments behind them. But those women who are living with the disease want to be heard as well.They want others to know that they can and are living beyond the statistics. And they’re living well. According to research, 20 to 30 percent of all women first diagnosed with cancer limited to the breast eventually develop it elsewhere. In 30 to 60 percent of women with cancer in their lymph nodes when first diagnosed, breast cancer eventually spreads to other parts of the body. But numbers don’t tell the whole story. Instead, attitude, spirituality, nutrition, and support can play a healing role. For Kathy Peralta and Ernestine Edgerton, living with breast cancer means fighting and forging ahead. >
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Kathy Peralta has lived with breast can- northeast of Charlotte. “The beast in your cer for eight years — fully, actively, hopefully, closet that you feared all your life has been revealed. The constant fear of the cancer comand charitably. The 52-year-old mother was first diagnosed ing back is gone. You feel a sense of at least I in 2000, with stage II breast cancer, and in 2004, know. And of course, you ask, What does this mean for my future? it returned with a My health? That is, vengeance. It had until you find out metastasized. She your ‘new normal.’ underwent nine regi“I have an incurmens of chemotherable disease,” she apy over 10 months, continues. “It’s a hard which sent the cancer path to work and a into remission, and — Kathy Peralta never-ending battle. she received hormone therapy. Thanks to advancements in breast can- But I also have a medical team that works to cer treatment, Peralta’s doctors consider her keep me in good shape. I have the mental and spiritual strength, if the doctors can keep me condition “chronic,” rather than “terminal.” “Recurrence is hard to describe,” says physically strong.” Peralta’s profound faith, sunny personalPeralta, who lives in Trinity, about 70 miles
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ity, and delightful sense of humor have served her well during her ongoing struggle. When she learned her cancer had returned, the doctor asked Peralta about her goals. She told the doctor she wanted to live long enough to see her daughter, then a junior in high school, graduate. The doctor said, “I think we can do that.” Ten months later and in remission, Peralta lightheartedly told the doctor, “I think I want to reevaluate my goals!”
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In October 2002, I wrote an article for Today’s Charlotte Woman, describing what it was like to go through a stem-cell treatment and recover. I covered how I came to that decision, how I got through the tough treatment, and how I coped. TCW approached me for a follow-up story about what it is like to live with the disease for so long. It will be an article about “the new face of breast cancer.” This time, the article will be about how I get through the tough times, how I cope, but mostly how I live.And for me, it’s all about trust.Trust in my incredible medical team.Trust in the amazing ability of the human body to recover from numerous treatments. Trust that the next treatment will leave me better off than the last one.Trust that there is a purpose for me in all this.Trust that this is a life for me to live to the utmost and fullest.And trust, of course,“in the steadfast love of God forever and ever.” (Psalm 52:8) After volunteering at the Cancer Center yesterday, I had my monthly visit with Janet. I will not know what my marker number will be until today or tomorrow. But I will have to trust, once again, that
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whatever it is, we have a plan set in place to keep me moving forward. As we sat in the examination room, she had a little trouble entering my treatment option into my file on the computer.This treatment of Xeloda pills will be my ninth chemo regimen since recurrence in 2004.The computer could only take six. Oops! So sorry to outlive the computer’s parameters of possibilities for long-term care and survival. Not! When you count the five hormonal courses — Tamoxifen, Aromasin, Femara, Foslodex, and Arimidex — I have had 14 medical treatments in almost five years. Yesterday, after having the privilege of working side by side with the wonderful angels in the treatment room; after my exam with my friend Janet and the computer problem; after the phone call about the follow-up article, I had an hour-and-a-half drive to my home in Trinity to think about what it has been like and what it means to live with chronic, metastatic disease. I hope when the article is finished, it will say everything I need to say about faith, love, determination, optimism, trust, and all
the people who carry me through my life with breast cancer. I hope everyone who reads it will see that women are living longer with it, thriving despite it, and coping with life just like anyone else. Most of all, I pray and believe that there are and will be many others like me and coming after me who will be sitting in an exam room one day and have to laugh at the computer like Janet and I did, and realize that it just might be time to change the parameters that have been set up by that machine — it knows nothing — and live by the trust we put in the Lord. >
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For nearly two decades, Ernestine “Ernie” Edgerton has been battling a disease that has plagued her family for years. She has recurrent breast cancer. The Goldsboro native was first diagnosed in April 1991, when doctors found cancer in her left breast. She and her family were living in Charlotte at the time, and she recalls wandering “in shock” through Park Road Shopping Center and buying four pairs of shoes she did not need. The diagnosis led to a mastectomy, followed by the insertion of an implant. She then took Tamoxifen for six months. In 1998, the slow-growing cancer returned. Unfortunately, it was in the lymph nodes directly above the implant. “The doctor didn’t recommend removing the implant,” Edgerton explains. “That made the cancer more difficult to treat.” She received radiation and medica46
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tion, but her battle did not end there. Five years later the cancer was back, again in her lymph nodes, and again, she was treated with radiation. Most recently, doctors found what appeared to be cancer in her liver. After three rounds of chemotherapy, the suspicious spot has been reduced to a speck. Receiving a second diagnosis of cancer was perhaps as much of a shock to Edgerton as her first diagnosis had been. “Of course I thought, They got it, and that would be it,” she says. “But almost immediately, I decided I’d come this far, so I can go farther. That’s how I deal with it: one day at a time. “I have lost my hair twice, but it’s grown back twice,” Edgerton continues. It is that “cupis-half-full” attitude that has given this gentle mother of four and grandmother of 10 the strength to endure and thrive. “I try to be positive about it and go on with >
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my life,” she says. “I try to live day to day and keep my focus on better things. No one knows what will happen in the next minute, so I enjoy life as much as I can. And it’s better if I keep active. My husband has been a real inspiration and keeps me on track.” Keeping on track has included exotic adventures. Edgerton and her . world g the in r husband, John, have travlo p ant ex as me h y ll eled extensively, including taking trips to u f living erton, g d E Europe, Alaska, and Hawaii. nie For Er Edgerton’s love of cooking for others has also bolstered her determined spirit. “When we lived at Tega Cay, I volunteered to cook dinner for Fort Mill Baptist Church on Wednesday
nights,” she says. “A few years ago, when we moved to Gastonia, I started a similar Wednesday night supper program at East Baptist. I guess I’ve cooked for as many as 100 people at a time. It’s not an easy thing to do, but I learned to do it.” Above all, Edgerton garners spiritual and emotional fortitude from her faith. “I have always been involved in the church. I have wonderful doctors and a wonderful Jesus.” TCW
Healing Passions THOSE THINGS ERNESTINE E D G E RTO N I D s A S L I F E - G I V I N G Faith Traveling with her husband Cooking for her church The company and support of family and friends
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mind is “feminism.” However, this area of study, which is gaining popularity in universities around the country, is about much more than feminism, although feminists have certainly been a major factor in its development. Women’s and gender studies programs play an important role in helping us better understand how gender has shaped — and continues to shape — our experiences,institutions,and culture throughout history. As they say, “You can’t know where you’re going if you don’t know where you’ve been.” >
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Dr. Coral Wayland is associate professor of anthropology at UNC Charlotte, and leader of the University‘s Women’s and Gender Studies Program.
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vinism, that slogan is even more applicable to today’s women. We have come a long way, and it’s important to be aware of and celebrate that. Just ask Dr. Coral Wayland, associate professor of anthropology, and leader of the Women’s and Gender Studies Program at UNC Charlotte. According to Wayland, many young women today do not appreciate that things were markedly different for their mothers and grandmothers. As a result, she says, those young women often take for granted the accomplishments of women over the last half-century, simply because the younger generation lacks historical perspective. “They assume there were always opportunities for girls participating in sports in >
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Women’s studies programs at Wingate University and UNC Charlotte offer students a perspective on the history of women’s role in society.
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school,” Wayland says. “They take for granted that they can regulate their fertility, not realizing that just a couple of decades ago, it wasn’t an option. Although there were some methods that worked and were available, they were illegal.” Also, she adds, “History prior to the 1970s was primarily the story of the accomplishments of white men. Politics was the study of white men in power.” Women’s studies programs offer students a sense of their gender’s current status in the universe, add some perspective, and help them understand that things haven’t always been the way they are now. And this creates more of a culture of appreciation. “Without the sense of history,” Wayland explains, “what you do have doesn’t mean as much.”
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Historically speaking, we are actually on the third wave of what is typically referred to as “the feminist movement.” The first wave occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is associated with women’s right to vote and heroines such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. The second wave began in the 1960s and focused on activism — equal pay, birth control, and passage of the Equal Rights Amendment. Gloria Steinem, journalist and founder of Ms. magazine, and Betty Friedan, author of The Feminine Mystique, were at the forefront of the second wave, which continued into the 1970s and marks the beginning of the women’s studies movement. The third wave explores >
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the conflicts and opportunities women face in the world today. Wayland feels the big misconception about women’s and gender studies is that they are often perceived as man-bashing. “That’s not what it’s about,” she says. “A large part of women’s studies is understanding change over time. It’s important to appreciate all we have accomplished.” But there is still work to be done. Wayland points to recent media coverage of the Democratic primaries as an example. The media, she says, often referred to Sen. Hillary Clinton as “Hillary,” with first-name familiarity, while Sen. Barack Obama was always called by his last name, indicating a greater sense of respect. It isn’t just women in politics who experience this double standard. According to Wayland, studies analyzing people’s perceptions of male and female behaviors in ordinary professional situations were still biased toward men. When men and women were given the same amount of time to talk, the studies showed the women were considered dominant and pushy, while the men were viewed as take-charge leaders. Another study, involving the evaluation of résumés by name only, revealed that candidates with obviously feminine names were rated lower than those with initials or masculine names, despite almost identical qualifications. Communication styles, personnel management, salary inequities, and violence against women are other areas where a
woman’s perceived role can result in a negative outcome. And it can’t all be blamed simply on men’s natural reactions. Wayland says that even women who consider themselves feminists may engage in behaviors that put women at a disadvantage to men.
An Unknown Entity According to Dr. Danielle Bouchard, an assistant professor in the Women’s and Gender Studies Program at UNC Greensboro, women’s and gender studies programs give students opportunities to practice critical think-
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Programs like those offered by Wingate University help male and female graduates understand how gender connects to sexuality and partnering.
The Work Ahead Wayland says women’s and gender studies are a major asset to women as they plan for the years to come. Without accurate information, it’s more difficult to make the right choices for the best possible future. Women’s studies can enlighten students about where the world truly stands today, and help to dispel common fallacies. “For example, there’s no work-force discrimination against women, right?” Wayland asks rhetorically. “Many students will tell you that. And, yes, there are women CEOs, but they still don’t get paid the same. Discrimination is much more subtle now; more difficult to see. Just because there are laws, it does not mean that we don’t still have problems with sexism and bias.” Relationships between the genders have come a long way. Although most people still have an occasional encounter with a stereotypical attitude toward women in a professional situation, Wayland says most women simply write off those individuals as ignorant. 58
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Their attitudes, however, demonstrate a larger problem still at the core of our culture. Both Bouchard and Wayland express the hope that the study of gender will translate into a deeper understanding of equality in general. “There is a need for the field to attend to the relationships between sexuality, race, class, nationality, and gender,” says Bouchard. “Looking at gender is not enough.” Wayland is optimistic about the future of women’s studies, and women’s place in the world in general. “Feminism was about gender equality,” she says. “If we could instill that sense of equality and have it spill over into other areas — race, sex, etc. — that is where I hope this will go.” TCW
The first women’s studies program was established in 1970, at San Diego State University, with a focus on the “second wave” feminist issues of workplace equality and reproductive rights. Heading into the ’80s, the programs began to shift toward gender studies, targeting issues of masculinity and femininity, and relationships between the sexes. Today, there are more than 600 programs across the country offering majors, minors, areas of concentration, Master of Arts degrees, and doctorates in women’s studies. In the Carolinas, at least 18 colleges and universities offer degrees in women’s and gender studies. While they are growing in popularity with men, women’s and gender studies courses still attract mostly women — approximately 90 percent of the students in UNC Charlotte’s Women’s and Gender Studies Program are female. Minors in women’s and gender programs are often the result of interdisciplinary study. For example, a student might get credit for women’s studies by taking a psychology or sociology course offered as part of the regular curriculum. In the Charlotte area, UNC Charlotte, Wingate University, Winthrop University, and Davidson College all offer minors in women’s and gender programs. Guilford College and UNC Greensboro both offer Bachelor of Arts degrees in women’s studies. UNC Greensboro also offers the only pure Master of Arts degree in women’s studies in the Carolinas, meaning all hours are in women’s and gender courses, and not interdisciplinary courses.
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Aligned To Action Working from a nonpartisan perspective allows The White House Project to support the leadership of women who come from varied backgrounds and espouse a wide range of platforms as it endeavors to spread the word on why women matter in elected office,and how females, whether they are Democrats, Republicans, or Independents, affect not only the perception of women in our culture, but the impact women have on policy. The White House Project does not endorse individual candidates, but strives to provide women running for office with support, such as access to research on women in politics; training that includes preparing and executing a campaign; and a network where candidates can find support in their own communities.
Call To Action The White House Project’s “Vote, Run, Lead” program is the tent pole of the organization, and involves a campaign to engage women in the political process as voters, activists, and candidates. The Project offers training sessions and networking opportunities for women running for office. Under the umbrella of “Vote, Run, Lead” is the “Go Vote” program, which provides a wealth of online resources that break down the logistics of voting in your state and local elections. Also under the “Vote, Run, Lead” umbrella is “Go Run,” an annual training program designed to demystify the political process. Training sessions, offered across the country, instruct women in the basic skills involved in running for political office by focusing on the core areas of communications, fundraising, and campaigning.
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research on female candidates, including studying how the press covers females on the political track.The most recent study (2005) looked at the presence (and absence) of women — both experts and candidates — on the major networks’ Sunday morning news talk shows. The White House Project’s first (2001) Who’s Talking report, which tracked guest appearances on these agenda-setting programs at ABC, CBS, CNN, FOX, and NBC over the previous five years, revealed that male guests outnumbered female guests by nine to one. In a 2002 follow-up, the group found that there was little improvement, as women made up only 13 percent of all guest appearances on the shows. In the 2005 study, called Who’s Talking Now,the Project found more than half of Sunday morning news shows did not include a single woman. Because The White House Project is based on a framework of action, the organization has responded to its media research with a program designed to lead more women into the public airways.With the creation of SheSource.org,the Project hopes to address the need for the female voice on television and radio, and in print.And it’s not just politicians who can benefit.Businesswomen continue to be underrepresented in the news media as leading voices of authority on critical issues in the private sector, despite their growing ranks as CEOs, owners of small businesses, and members of corporate boards. SheSource.org is an online brain trust of female experts on diverse topics, available to serve journalists, producers, and booking agents who are in need of expert guests and commentators.SheSource.org includes over 400 spokeswomen who have expertise in areas such as the economy, security, politics, law, peacekeeping, humanitarian crises, and more.
Tomorrow’s Leaders Studies show that men are twice as likely as women to selfidentify as political leaders and run for office early — before the age of 35. In order to engage the younger generation of women in its mission,The White House Project has partnered with documentarians to produce a film about young women who want to run for president in 2024. The organization has also worked closely with CosmoGIRL! magazine on initiatives to reach out to girls and young women. And, through a 2002 partnership with the Girl Scouts of America, the Project has created a “Ms. President” Girl Scout patch that encourages girls to learn about government and study the women who are at the forefront of political and social reform. To date, the patch has been earned by more than 50,000 girls. And it’s a very real possibility that one or more of them will someday rise to the challenge of becoming “Ms. President.” TCW
ToLearnMore Visit www.thewhitehouseproject.org, for information on The White House Project.
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Topping off your wardrobe with the season’s prettiest coat sometimes seems premature in what we call autumn in the sunny South. We never quite know, after all, if we will be dressed in winter coats while accompanying our little trickor-treaters, or if we’ll be in sleeveless shirts and shorts as we cheer our Carolina Panthers on to another NFL victory. Regardless of what the mercury reads, this year’s jackets, coats, cardigans, and cover-ups are hitting the racks of your favorite boutiques and department stores.The trench, which was very “now” last year, is back, in everything from cashmere to acetate.Nubby textures and gabardine are showing up in coats of all lengths. Various light wraps, terrific options for The Queen City’s milder fall climate, are still strong. In all the season’s coat silhouettes,collars and sleeves are scene stealers. Add larger buttons and all sorts of contrasting trims,and this season’s options for outerwear have you covered, no matter what the weatherman tells you. O C T O B E R / N O V E M B E R
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Pop Of Plaid A belted wool and polyester capelet, from Guess by Marciano, gets an update with three-quarter bell sleeves. Nordstrom and www.nordstrom.com
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Candy Coated A trio of double-breasted wool coats provides a sweet shot of color on a cool day. Talbots
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Art Of Style This coat was created by Lynn Yarrington, one of the artists featured in this year’s American Craft Council Show in Charlotte. (See page 20 for show details!) www.lynnyarringtondesign.com
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uscious eyelashes have long been the standard of beauty for women. We go to great lengths to achieve them, using mascara, eyelash curlers, and even the go-to for special occasions — false lashes.And who can blame us for our obsession? After all, lashes frame the most expressive features on our faces — our eyes. TCW’s intrepid research team recently sampled several eye-popping mascaras and false eyelashes … all in the name of beauty.
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Tips For Applying Mascara The traditional upper-lash application of rotating the mascara wand by round-brushing from the base of the lashes up to cover all the top lashes root to tip is the most efficient, expedient method. Keep an old, well-cleaned mascara wand in your makeup bag to use for removing occasional mascara clumps (it can happen with the best mascaras) and to separate lashes. Apply mascara to the lower lashes by holding the wand perpendicular to the eye and parallel to the lashes (using the tip of the wand). This prevents you from getting mascara on the cheek. It also makes it easier to reach the lashes at both ends of the eye. If you want a softer application on the lower lashes, wipe the wand down with a tissue and then apply lightly. Have you ever had mascara end up on the eyelid or under the eye while you’re applying it? (Who hasn’t?) Instead of swiping at it while it is still wet, wait until it dries completely, and then chip it away with a cotton swab or sponge. Most of it will flake off, with very little repair work needed. Are you pumping your mascara wand in and out of the tube to pick up more product? Don’t bother. Each tube has a built-in wiper that cleans the same amount of mascara off the wand every time you pull it out. Worse still, forcing air into the chamber may dry out the formula — leaving you with flaking, sparse lashes.
Faux Faves Have you ever wanted to give false eyelashes a whirl? If so, invest in a good set to experience the most natural result. The best false eyelashes may be relatively pricey, but the quality is well worth the additional cost. Investing, however, doesn’t mean breaking the bank. A pair of MAC Fake Eyelashes costs about $10 to $15. They are available in various sizes, shapes, and densities, and are handmade to suit different eye shapes. Each of the lash patterns and designs is arranged accurately and shaped perfectly to give your eyes the sparkling and striking natural or dramatic effect you are looking to achieve.Adhesives are sold separately for $7.
You, Only More Voluminous If you want to go the extra mile with your lashes, consider professional eyelash extensions. These semi-permanent extensions are single strands of synthetic material that are curved to replicate a natural eyelash. Unlike traditional false eyelashes that last one day and are applied on a strip, single lash extensions, applied with tweezers, are glued to individual eyelash hairs.Available in various lengths and thicknesses, extensions provide length and thickness to your own lashes, eliminating the need for mascara while giving you longer, thicker, and very natural-looking eyelashes — no one will know they aren’t your own. The process takes two hours, lasts about two months, and typically costs between $300 and $500. With proper care and touch-up visits, lash extensions can last a long time. Normally, a person’s natural eyelash falls out every 60-90 days, and a new lash grows in immediately.Therefore, it is recommended to get touch-ups to fill in the fallen lashes every 2 to 3 weeks (this can vary from person to person). Your natural lash cycle, in addition to how well you care for your lashes, will affect how long these beauties last. For a personal consultation, contact Champagne Taste (704/366-5274), or Beautiful Brows (704/544-BROW). >
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Maybelline Great Lash Clear Mascara Maybelline offers an alternative to a “madeup” eye with its clear mascara. Although our tester thought the concept negates the point of mascara to begin with, she was intrigued by the promise of a “dewy” wet look. Turns out, dewy delivers. Great Lash Clear is a gel that goes on smoothly and gives a very subtle overall effect. Lashes appear slightly wet and maybe a little thicker, although this mascara does not lengthen. For those trying to achieve just the tiniest lash luster, this may be worth a try. Au Naturale. $4 to $5 at drugstores.
and results, Estée Lauder cosmetics are fun for makeup junkies like our TCW tester. The Lifting Mascara doesn’t disappoint — it’s great for someone who likes the impact of a more heavily made-up eye, but probably better for an evening out than an early morning meeting at the office. Although the consistency is quite rich, it goes on smoothly and is effective at thickening and lengthening. The words “Bold Volume” carry a trademark symbol on the packaging, and we can see why! Unabashed. $18.50 at department stores.
ing Basecoat, is applied first, and goes on easily and evenly, with no clumping, to create a nice, long lash. The second is called a Highlighting Topcoat and adds a slight glance of color. Though using two wands to achieve the unique look is fun, it may not be the best product for simplifying your routine. Vivid Impact would work well during the day or for a night out. Racy. $11.50 at drugstores.
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into place. The result is lashes that look super dense, as opposed to super long. Our tester noted that her eyes really “popped” with this mascara. Visible. $23.50 at department stores.
CoverGirl LashBlast CoverGirl raised the ante with its newest mascara, literally blasting the lashes with volume. The plump, orange tube only hints at the rich formula inside. Our tester appreciated the thickness achieved with LashBlast but found the oversized brush a little cumbersome, especially when it came to smaller lashes. Generous. $8 at drugstores.
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Origins Full Story Good things do come in plain packages. Origins Full Story mascara is in a simple green tube with a standard, straight-bristle brush. This unique, wax-free, gel-based formula allows you to build lashes without clumping and holds curl all day long — perfect for a soft, natural eye. The best part: Removal is a snap. A little water and your regular facial cleanser will get the job done. But be warned, rainy days could be a problem! Wispy. $13 at department stores.
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OUTFITTING YOUR HOUSE WITH AMERICAN-MADE HOME PRODUCTS
Red, White, Furniture Goes
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while buying a new dining table may
not seem like a particularly patriotic act,
purchasing domestically made home furnishings is actually one area in which consumers can show support for the United States. But as more industries see jobs heading overseas, can shoppers still find new, American-made furniture? Or are the last vestiges of homespun craftsmanship soon to be discovered only in antique stores? >
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From the American Journal collection, Kincaid offers bedroom pieces in a painted finish, reflecting an upscale farmhouse feel.
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More than a decade ago, imports made up less than one-third of the all-wood furniture sales in this country. Now, though, the American Home Furnishings Alliance estimates that nearly 60 percent of wood furniture is produced overseas, and according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, thousands of North Carolina furniture industry workers have lost their jobs since 2000. However, several companies are digging their furniture-producing heels into American soil, because they feel strongly that there are still consumers who recognize the value of quality American craftsmanship. Those companies
are making a concerted effort to ensure furniture buyers know they are offering just that. “Some consumers have a passion for supporting smaller enterprises or for preserving the artistic heritage of American-made furniture, and in recent years, they may have had difficulty making purchases for their homes that support these values. Not anymore,” says Jackie Hirschhaut, vice president of AHFA.
The Few, The Proud In a 2006 article from The Associated Press, Doug Bassett, senior vice president of
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sales for Galax, Va.-based Vaughan-Bassett Furniture, referred to his company as “maybe the last man standing.” Vaughan-Bassett, manufacturing since 1919, employs more than 1,200 people at its Virginia site and in Elkin, N.C. It is one of a few companies that can proudly proclaim that more than 95 percent of its furniture production still occurs in the United States. The Vaughan-Bassett Web site educates consumers that much of
the wood — pine, oak, maple, cherry, ash, poplar, birch, and beech — used to craft this furniture is grown and harvested near the company’s plants. Through its sustainability efforts, VaughanBassett contributed 150,000 tree seedlings to the Virginia Department of Forestry in 2007. The company recently teamed up with iconic designer Alexander Julian to create the Authentically American collection, focusing on classic American concepts. > O C T O B E R / N O V E M B E R
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Century’s Klismos Dining Chairs can sport fabric or leather upholstery, as well as a natural or painted finish.
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Lexington artist Bob Timberlake, a pioneer in celebrity-branded home furnishings, has long insisted that his Lexington Home Brands signature collection of furniture must continue to be made in the United States and bear the “Made in the USA” label. Stanley Furniture, based in Stanleytown, Va., since 1924, has held onto two-thirds of its domestic production and recently began to promote the American-made message on its Web site. Another company, Cresent Fine Furniture, in Gallatin, Tenn., has remained hands-on since its inception 50-plus years ago. Today, it boasts sustainably forested, solid American cherry and maple hardwoods used to make its competitively priced furnishings.
Good For The Little Guy Typically, smaller companies still craft furniture domestically. For 20 years, Americraft has made upper-end, solid wood furniture in Greer, S.C., while Dallas-based Groovystuff makes its furniture from reclaimed teak. Not only is Groovystuff focused on “Made in America,” but it also gets high marks for being kind to the environment. “Mass production has robbed furniture of much of its soul,” says Gat Caperton, owner of Caperton Furnitureworks in West Virginia. “Therefore, we take a different approach. We still build 100 percent of our furniture in America by hand, from beautiful, sustainably
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harvested wood.â&#x20AC;? Copeland Furniture has made its furniture in Vermont since 1976. Known most recently for its Frank Lloyd Wright collection, the company uses solid cherry, maple, oak, and walnut from the American Northern Forest, an area of New England where trees may be harvested within 500 miles of the Copeland factory. The company is also Forest Stewardship Council-certiďŹ ed, meaning it meets the criteria that its lumber must be from forests that are not threatened and do not have high conservation signiďŹ cance. Synonymous with American handmade craftsmanship is Amish furniture. Some local retailers are seeking suppliers of Amishcrafted furnishings to mix among other pieces on their ďŹ&#x201A;oors as a way of showcasing the uniqueness of each handmade piece.
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Staying Competitive In order to compete with importers, furniture makers such as Vaughan-Bassett have to work to develop a reputation for offering consumers something that might make up for slightly higher costs, such as production speed, delivery, and high quality. Hickory Chairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s president, Jay Reardon, says the almost-100-year-old company is holding on to 80-percent production at its Hickory plant. Hickory Chair appeals to consumers with its personalization opportunities. A new Personalization Primer, an 80page book, demonstrates how the options that Hickory Chair offers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from made-tomeasure upholstery to custom hardware to unique wood ďŹ nishes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; enable customers to create that one-of-a-kind heirloom piece. Kincaid Furniture is currently producing its American Journal collection at its North Carolina plant. By doing this, the company is able to offer multiple ďŹ nishes on most pieces so that retailers and consumers can customize pieces. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing a growing trend of more manufacturing occurring in, or returning to, the United States,â&#x20AC;? says Tim Annas, Kincaidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vice president of merchandising, who adds that the icing on the cake is that products are in retail stores â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and consumersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; homes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; faster. The company proudly tags its domestically made furniture as made in the United States. TCW
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LKW Development worked with Christopher Phelps & Associates to build a unique retreat home on the shores of Lake Wylie.
Lakeside Jewel Collaboration Is A Beautiful Thing For Home On Lake Wylie BY LEE RHODES • PHOTOS BY SCOTT STILES
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he Adirondack Mountains of New York are brimming with pristine, crystal-clear lakes, and the landscape is adorned with the sanctuaries of people who want to enjoy them. A little closer to home is an extraordinary residence that would also be perfectly situated on a shoreline in the Adiron-
dacks — but is just a few miles south of Charlotte.
Nestled on a spacious, wooded lot, this remarkable house boasts breathtaking architectural details and casual elegance as the placid waves of Lake Wylie curl around its perimeter. The first blush of autumn illuminates the beauty of nature, as well as the creative artistry that defines the house — an artistry that stems from the joint efforts of the homeowners, builder, and interior designers.
Three’s A Charm Bill Hodges had a dream. As a lifelong Lake Wylie resident, he anticipated the
lake’s development potential, and after more than 30 years as a corporate executive, he retired and founded LKW Development LLC, investing heavily in shoreline property and turning a long-standing hobby of carpentry and woodwork into a highly successful business venture. Cyndi Owczarzak has her own successful business in Accoutrements Interior Design. As a longtime designer, Owczarzak relished the opportunity to put her talents to use at the lake and to work alongside fellow interior designer Tammy DuVall of Tile Collection, one > O C T O B E R / N O V E M B E R
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The use of interesting stonework and natural detailing reinforce this Lake Wylie home’s lodge appeal.
of the region’s premier tile and granite supplier and installer. The homeowners themselves rounded out the team, providing a definitive vision of what they wanted in a lakefront property. That vision was one of three elements that ensured the success of this project. The other two? A highly coveted, 2.5-acre lot along one of the lake’s most desirable stretches, and an environmentally friendly approach toward the development of that lot. “We wanted to be a showcase for ‘green’ building before people were talking about green building,” Hodges says. “There has been a lot of development on the lake, where somebody buys land and starts doing a lot of earth-
work. Then we’ll have a 5-inch rain and there’s a huge mess.” Protecting the shoreline was a primary objective in the planning of this home, so Hodges initiated a stabilization project. Instead of clear-cutting the property and planting grass, a typical but often detrimental approach, Hodges set up a vegetative buffer to manage storm runoff. “We designed the whole site to be extremely environmentally responsible with respect to water quality on the lake, both during the construction of the house and as it functions now,” he says. “There’s a lot of water that sheets this house, and we manage it very carefully in terms of where and how we release it.” >
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The focal point of the large, open kitchen is an enormous island topped with Bora Bora granite.
Local artisan Tom Snyder created this backsplash feature, lit from behind and cleverly mirroring kitchen views of Lake Wylie.
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Show House The owners envisioned “a house that would look perfectly normal at Lake George in the Adirondack Mountains,” Hodges explains. He and the couple also wanted to elevate the architectural quality of homes being built at Lake Wylie. Hodges worked with Christopher Phelps & Associates, who designed the home. At 9,500 square feet, the dwelling lacks neither for space nor scenery — panoramic lake views are visible from every room. There is an abundance of natural materials, including wood, copper, and slate. The slate portion of the roof is made from rock that originally graced a 75-year-old courthouse, and is just one of many unique design features. Inside, exquisite slate flooring defines a back hallway. “The homeowner, builder, and I all took it and ran with it as far as the color scheme,” Owczarzak says of the slate. “I knew from the
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CONTINUES TO CONNECT The home features a spectacular wine cellar constructed of warm walnut and cherry wood.
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Island Dream The great room opens into the kitchen, where the focal point is a tremendous island of dramatic Bora Bora granite. “That stone is so fabulous that it looks like you’re looking into the depths of the ocean,” says DuVall. “The Bora Bora is probably one of the most gorgeous features in that home,” adds Owczarzak. “The color of it looks like lake water. The flecks are almost as big as fish and jump out at you. It’s a wonderful complement to the entire design in the house.” >
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beginning that the home was going to have a lakeside, timber-lodge feel, and a lot of the colors we used were intentionally chosen to reflect the lake and nature.” The home incorporates stunning beams of Douglas-fir and four major timber-frame elements: the porte-cochere;the upper hallway; two massive trusses above the great room; and an outdoor terrace with columns. From the porte-cochere, visitors enter a grand foyer with floors of Brazilian cherry featuring a decorative inlay. But it’s the 900pound chandelier in the great room that demands attention. Created entirely of antlers, and evocative of Big Sky country, the fixture melds perfectly with the stone masonry fireplace running up one great wall.
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AtHome The master bath is a lovely mix of natural stone elements, ceramic, and wood trim features.
Tiles in a downstairs bathroom feature genuine fish fossils.
The fluted island has a black perimeter and is the ideal counterpart to the slate backsplash, which has the added decorative element of glazed ceramic inlays in gold and silver. A medley of backlit glass panels created by local artisan Tom Snyder serves as another decorative element within the backsplash. The panels form a mirror image of the lake as viewed from the kitchen windows. “This is a great example of coordinating the installation of something that’s custom and unique,” Hodges says. “Getting the right lights to go back there, coordinating the electricians, the trim carpenters, the glass guy — and it all had to be done in a way where we can take the panels out and replace lights as needed.” Cabinetry in the kitchen and throughout the home was designed and installed by Susan Donlon, of Donlon & Merrell Designs Inc. Across from the kitchen is an enormous dining room that overlooks the lake. The custom wainscoting and trim work along the solid oak walls are Hodges’ own design. Arounded porch hugs the room and leads to an inviting deck and outdoor living area, complete with pool, hot tub, and grill. > 90
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A massive chandelier, created entirely of antlers, commands attention in the great room.
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The counter in an upstairs guest bathroom is cut from a material resulting from lava that flowed into a riverbed and hardened around river rocks.
Just off the kitchen is a bathroom of unrivaled proportions. Known affectionately by the team of designers as “the fossil bathroom,” it incorporates a shower with tiles that feature genuine fish fossils. Designers at Tile Collection interspersed decorative glass mosaics among the tiles in order to spotlight the fossils, creating the illusion that olive-colored fish are “swimming” across the shower wall.
Romancing The Stones The master suite, located on the main level, is another showcase for tile. The master bath is
a place where natural stone, ceramic, and wood trim intermingle to create an airy retreat. The floors are a mix of polished and honed stone known as Becagli Blend. The vanity tops and tub face are a soft travertine with elements of gray, while the tub backsplash incorporates tiny pebbles in soft colors. “The shower floor also has pebbles,” DuVall says. “We use a flat pebble so that it’s comfortable, but installation must be done properly. We have pebbles on the floor in our showroom, so people can take their shoes off and stand on them and feel them.” > O C T O B E R / N O V E M B E R
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Just up the open riser staircase, the second level comprises a series of bedrooms. Each has its own bath and each reflects more spectacular tile work, curved showers, and the pebbles motif. In one bathroom, tiles are stacked within the shower to form an eye-catching mosaic. The black, gray, and white vanity tops are formed from lava that flowed into a riverbed and solidified around river rocks. “God made the stone, but Tile Collection cut it and installed it,” Hodges says with a chuckle. DuVall points out that the impressive, now-completed residence is proof that a great collaborative project can, with the vision of a duo of top designers, successfully combine a builder’s dream and the homeowners’ taste. And, she adds, the expert installers were on hand to help bring the project to fruition. “We all worked beautifully together,” she says.
The shower in the master bath features a floor of smooth, flat pebbles.
Overall, the home serves as an example of how a team of experts can pool their resources and expertise to create a home of Adirondackworthy proportions. And it is a study in lake living at its best. TCW
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Choosing To Rebuild Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy BY CATHERINE PIKE PLOUGH
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ach year, about 182,000 women face the myriad decisions that accompany a diagnosis of breast cancer. A split second after the news hits, these women say they begin a race of sorts — one that requires they make life-impacting choices at breakneck speed. An oncologist must be selected; a treatment plan must be
decided upon; arrangements have to be made for children or other family members who depend on the patient. And somewhere in the beginning, middle, or end of this life-altering encounter with cancer, a woman must acknowledge the reality that surgery will likely take part or all of one or both of her breasts.
Answering A Call In the Charlotte area, only a handful of plastic surgeons perform breast reconstruction after mastectomy. That’s because reconstruction is a course of action that calls for highly trained specialists committed to improving the lives of their patients over time. But, as doctors tell it, reimbursements paid out by insurance companies for breast reconstructions come nowhere near the cost of providing the first-rate care required for a successful result. For the specialized plastic surgeons who remain committed, breast reconstruction is a calling. “I am passionate about helping women with breast reconstruction,” says Dr. Jeffrey Ditesheim, of Ditesheim Cosmetic Surgery in Charlotte. “This procedure is part of the process of restoring a woman’s spirit. By rebuilding a lost breast, a woman can feel whole again.” The same sentiment is expressed by Dr. William Bicket of Matthews 96
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Plastic Surgery, who says he sees the reconstruction phase as a “hopeful time” during which he is able to be there for patients as they ask questions, face setbacks, and, ultimately, become stronger. And, after 10 years of practicing in the Lake Norman area, Dr. Peter Capizzi, founder of Stillwater Plastic Surgery, says he enjoys seeing women use their reconstruction experience as a “springboard” for living an even fuller, healthier life going forward.
An Individual Decision All three doctors agree that breast reconstruction is not for every woman. Health considerations and the patient’s internal motivation are key to achieving the best possible outcome. “A good candidate,” says Dr. Capizzi, “is one who is healthy; is within 10 percent of her ideal body weight; is a nonsmoker; and has realistic expectations.” Still, even the healthiest patient can be a poor candidate for breast
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reconstruction. According to Dr. Bicket, a patient has to have a solid support system, including family members who back the decision, a strong spiritual foundation, and a skilled and caring physician. An individual’s life perspective also plays a part, adds Dr. Capizzi. “Some women never recover fully from the trauma — or ‘adversity’ — of cancer,” he says. “To heal, they have to be able to use the experience as an opportunity.” For many women, it’s all about timing. While the majority of those who undergo a lumpectomy or mastectomy pursue breast reconstruction, some have the procedure at the same time as their initial breast surgery, and others choose to wait. Immediate reconstruction may be viewed as more efficient, but women are increasingly choosing to take recovery one step at a time. Some women
Fat Grafting — Fat grafting, also known as fat transfer or lipoinjection, is a process in which fat cells are taken from one part of the body and injected into another. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery,the procedure can be “very effective in enhancing the appearance after breast reconstruction.”A final result generally takes longer than implants, since this procedure requires multiple injections over a number of months. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons,more than 57,000 women in the United States underwent breast reconstruction last year.What are their lives like today? Most have overcome rigorous emotional and physical challenges and used that experience to spur them on to healthy and purposed living.Following their reconstructions,these women are often on the road to regaining a sense of self and begin building futures that are opportunity-focused rather than fear-driven.As Dr. Ditesheim shares with each of his patients, this can be a part of the path to “empowerment.”
may be encouraged to delay reconstruction until post-surgery pathology reports are available, since additional treatments like chemotherapy or radiation cannot begin until the chest is completely healed. Others find that time itself is a great healer and enables them to be better prepared for successful reconstruction. Determining the best reconstruction technique for a patient is dependent upon good physician-patient communication. Exactly what does the patient want to accomplish? What is the estimated recovery time? How many surgeries will be required? Reconstructions in the past were often accomplished in a single surgery, but today’s more complex techniques, while yielding better results, typically require multiple operations. TCW
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Muscle Flap Reconstruction —This procedure requires the use of the patient’s tissue — generally taken from the back, stomach, or abdominal area — to rebuild the breast. Recovery time is estimated at four to six weeks.There are two primary muscle flap reconstruction procedures: The TRAM (transverse rectus abdominus muscle) flap reconstruction requires that sections of skin, muscle, and fat be taken in oval pieces from the abdomen (giving a “tummy tuck” effect) and placed under breast-area skin.The tissue is then molded into a natural-looking breast and sewn into place. In the latissimus dorsi flap reconstruction, skin, fat, muscles, and blood vessels from the upper back are used to build a new breast.The replacement tissue is placed between the skin and the chest wall, where it may be used to create the breast mound or to build a pocket for an implant.
Form-Stable Cohesive Gel Implants — Popular in Europe,these “Gummy Bear”implants are scheduled to be approved by the FDA in early 2009. Their primary benefit is that they come in many pre-formed shapes.At present,they are available only to designated physicians.(Dr.Capizzi is authorized to use this product.)
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Soaring C-Section Rate Surprising Risk
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onvenience has become a fixture in our fast-paced American society, even extending to childbirth. The number of women who deliver babies via Caesarean section is at a record high in the United States, accounting for more than 29 percent of all births in 2004 — an increase of 38 percent since 1997. While the procedure is sometimes medically necessary, C-sections have become so commonplace that it’s easy to assume the surgery is no more perilous then a pedicure. Patient preference is one reason the use of C-sections is so widespread. Rather than waiting in suspense for labor to begin, women can schedule, to the hour, when they will deliver. “Caesarean sections also save time for harried obstetricians,” says Dr. Marsden Wagner, former director of Women’s and Children’s Health for the World Health Organization. “C-sections take 20 minutes, while a birth takes 12 hours.” A Caesarean section is major abdominal surgery, however, and as with any major medical procedure, there are serious risks, including infection, increased blood loss, and decreased bowel function. Researchers from Britain’s University of Oxford analyzed data on pregnancy and learned that one complication — exces-
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sive bleeding during or just after childbirth — is common in women who have had prior C-sections. The condition, which may arise because the placenta is likely to grow too low or through the wall of the womb after a Caesarean, can be so extreme that doctors are forced to perform a hysterectomy to stop the bleeding. In addition, data shows that a woman’s odds of needing a hysterectomy increase from 1 in 30,000, for a first-time vaginal delivery, to 1 in 220, for a vaginal or C-section delivery after two or more previous Caesareans. To combat this, doctors are urging women to consider vaginal deliveries for subsequent pregnancies after having had a C-section.
Female Impact “The impact of women’s health on the U.S. healthcare system is tremendous, accounting for nearly 60 percent of all hospital admissions,” says Dr. Samantha Collier, chief medical officer at HealthGrades, a healthcare ratings organization responsible for the annual Women’s Health in American Hospitals study.
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Prescription For Disaster Drug Abuse Among Women Is On The Rise While overall drug use has declined in recent years,the abuse of prescription drugs,primarily narcotic painkillers,has risen dramatically,and females are at particular risk.ABC News recently reported that prescription drugs are the new drug of choice for the young, suburban middle class, and especially for women between 20 and 40 years old. According to the report, women constitute more of the emergency room visits and higher rates of treatment admissions for dependence on certain prescription drugs. This disturbing new trend runs counter to traditional drug-use patterns, where males were more likely than females to end up in a hospital. But because women tend to suffer more from depression,anxiety,trauma,and victimization,they are more likely than men â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in some cases, as much as 55 percent more â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to be prescribed abusable prescription drugs, particularly narcotics and anti-anxiety medications. According to the Office of National Drug Control Policy, 56 percent of patients being treated for dependence on sedatives (which can include antidepressants like Remeron or Numbutal) are women; and 53 percent of patients being treated for dependence on tranquilizers (such as Valium, Xanax, or Haldol) are women. Another alarming trend is the proliferation of prescription sharing among women, especially those in their reproductive years.A recent survey of nearly 7,500 women of reproductive age, published in the Journal of Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health, found that prescription sharing is a common practice among more than one-third of this population. Inherent risks include unanticipated side effects, complications of incorrect use, drug interactions, antibiotic resistance, and potential addiction. > O C T O B E R / N O V E M B E R
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At Your Side Gym Neighbors Affect Your Workout
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omen’s workouts seem to be affected by the appearances of other females exercising close to them, according to an observational study conducted at the University of California, San Diego. Researchers found that women who exercised next to plumper peers, or those wearing baggy clothing, kept at it two minutes longer than those working out beside females in top shape and wearing form-fitting outfits. Based on questionnaires participants filled out afterward, those who had worked out beside the larger women didn’t feel better about themselves, but the ones who exercised near the fitter females felt significantly worse.
The next time you are at the gym, don’t shortchange your workout, no matter who is sweating it out beside you. Instead, focus only on achieving your personal best, and stick to your planned number of reps!
Digits Demystified Connection Between Fingers And Osteoarthritis For many people, the palm of the hand speaks volumes. Others believe the length of a person’s fingers can predict everything from intelligence to sexual orientation. Research recently published in the Arthritis and Rheumatism journal found that having a ring finger longer than an index finger nearly doubles the chance of developing osteoarthritis in the knees.Women are most at risk, and those with extended ring fingers may be up to three times more likely to develop arthritis of the knee than women whose ring fingers are the same length as — or shorter than — their pointers. The British scientists at the University of Nottingham, who discovered the link, speculate that it may have to do with hormones. Males typically have ring fingers longer than their index fingers, and females generally have index and ring fingers of about the same length. Higher levels of testosterone during early fetal development facilitate the growth of the ring finger, while higher levels of estrogen facilitate the growth of the index finger.The researchers found that women with the common male trait of having index fingers that were shorter than ring fingers had lower estrogen levels and were more likely to develop osteoarthritis in the hips and experience early menopause. 100
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Eye-Q? Caring For Contacts Most people who wear contact lenses don’t care for them properly, according to a new survey from the American Optometric Association. Poor lens hygiene can cause eye infections, redness, pain, and even vision loss. To avoid problems, make sure to follow these procedures: • Take lenses out before showering.Exposing them to water,whether in the shower or the swimming pool,increases the risk of infection. • Take lenses out before bed. Sleeping in them increases the odds of getting a corneal infection. • Sanitize your lenses every night. Rub each side of each lens with solution (even the “no-rub” kind) for 30 seconds. • Put lenses in the case first, and then fill the case with solution (otherwise, the lenses may float and not get fully cleansed). • Clean and air-dry your case daily. Replace it every three months, because bacteria can seep into the plastic. • Remember to change your lenses at recommended intervals and mark your calendar when you do.
Got Milk? Putting The Brakes On Disease, Aging
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n a British study of 2,160 women, researchers compared subjects’ blood levels of vitamin D to changes in their DNA (in units called telomeres, which shorten as we age). When those changes were analyzed, the difference between women with the highest and lowest levels of vitamin D was equivalent to five years of aging. Still other studies have shown that getting too little vitamin D puts you at greater risk of age-related illnesses. Many experts advise that you get 1,000 IU of vitamin D every day from milk and other fortified foods, as well as from fatty fish like salmon, and from supplements. And while it’s still smart to be proactive in preventing too much exposure to sun, doctors and other scientists
are uncovering more proof that vitamin D resulting from regular sun exposure is actually good for you! Researchers at the University of California, San Diego found that populations living at or near the equator, where there is abundant sunshine, have a low incidence of type 1 diabetes. With findings supporting the role of vitamin D in reducing risk of disease, some doctors are now “prescribing” 15 minutes of sunshine a day! TCW
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Specializing in cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentistry for all ages, Dr. Peleaux and Dr. Bailey have created a practice that is devoted to making their patients feel cared for the minute they walk into the office and are greeted by name. “We know that everyone has a choice in establishing their dental care provider,” says Dr. Bailey. Dr. Peleaux agrees, adding, “We feel it is a great honor that our patients choose our office for themselves, as well as referring their family and friends.” Doctors Peleaux and Bailey are also sensitive to economic issues and realize that many patients can’t afford all the dental work that might be necessary or recommended. So that urgent procedures don’t have to wait, the
practice provides patients with several options. “We offer financial counseling and outside financing so patients can have needed treatment done promptly, and pay for it on a schedule that’s comfortable for them,” says office manager Kristi Kelly. In addition to regular dental care, the staff at Peleaux and Bailey Dentistry strives to educate people on the importance of taking care of their teeth, equipping patients with the knowledge and tools necessary to maintain optimal dental health. “At our office we genuinely care about our patients,” says Kelly. “We will correct any dental issues you may have, and teach you how to prevent disease in the future.” TCW
ToLearnMore Peleaux and Bailey Dentistry is located at 135 S. Sharon Amity Road, Suite 204 (across from Cotswold Mall.) Hours are Mon. through Wed., 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Thu., 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 704/365-2765, or visit www.peleauxbaileydds.com for information.
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Diversions horses, or choose from a number of experienced, gentle steeds for a guided trail ride. Practiced equestrians can bring their own horses to the Center and ride the 80 miles of trails while enjoying views comparable to those found in Germany’s famous Black Forest and along the French countryside. Some of the trails, in fact, wind along the scenic French Broad River. Not far from Asheville, Love Valley, uniquely modeled after old Western towns, definitely puts a focus on horses. Less than an hour’s drive from Charlotte, just east of Hickory, it’s a place where people still ride horses and use horse-drawn carriages to travel around town — and there are hitching posts to prove it. Here, horse owners can trailer and transport their pets for riding and camping around nearby Brushy Mountain. Love Valley Stables rents horses to visitors and offers guided rides on the many miles of available trails.
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opportunities for horseback riding within an hour or so from uptown Charlotte. The act of riding horses has long been recognized for its therapeutic effects. Nineteenth-century author Benjamin Disraeli once wrote:“A canter is the cure for every evil,” and picturesque spots nearby are betting on that adage.
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Rides Within Reach In recent years, Biltmore Estate in Asheville has begun to pay homage to George Vanderbilt’s love for equines. When his home was completed in 1895, he boasted a stable of as many as 25 horses for riding and driving. His wife and only daughter shared his passion, and throughout the Estate are black and white photographs of them with their horses. The Biltmore Estate Equestrian Center, which is managed by the wife of Vanderbilt’s great-grandson and current Biltmore CEO, Bill Cecil Jr., is home to 20 schooling horses on which visitors to the Center can take lessons. Then there is the 34-horse Deerpark Carriage and Trail Barn, where visitors can schedule rides in carriages drawn by muscular draft
CONTACT INFO FOR LOCAL STABLES Biltmore Estate Equestrian Center Asheville, N.C. Tel: 828/225-1454 or 800/411-3812 www.biltmore.com Love Valley Stables Love Valley, N.C. Tel: 704/592-2132 or 919/963-3776 www.lovevalley.com Clear Creek Guest Ranch Burnsville, N.C. Tel: 800/651-4510 or 828/675-4510 www.clearcreekranch.com Leatherwood Mountain Ferguson, N.C. Tel: 336/973-5044 www.stables@goleatherwood.com Tanglewood Park Clemmons, N.C. Tel: 336/766-9540 www.tanglewoodpark.org/tanglewood/ Moses H. Cone Memorial Park Blowing Rock, N.C. Tel: 828/295-3782
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Stay at the 58-acre, 17-cabin Clear Creek Guest Ranch in Burnsville, and you will become inundated with the equestrian experience. Probably the farthest distance from Charlotte at around 100 miles, the Ranch is tucked into the hills between Hickory and Asheville beyond I-40 — but it’s worth the drive. A professional staff manages, cares for, and trains a stable of 60 horses that visitors can groom and ride. Roping demonstrations and a weekly rodeo offer exciting activities for the whole family. Leatherwood Mountain in Ferguson, this side of Boone, is another horse-lover’s paradise. Located a little over an hour’s drive from Charlotte, it was created as an equestrian community and is owned and operated by avid horse enthusiasts. Visitors can get to Leatherwood by trekking up I-77 and then U.S. 421. “We came here on vacation and couldn’t believe the place,” says Phil Whitson, a Leatherwood co-owner who became a full-time resident of the community in 1998. “The blend of mountain beauty, wonderful people, and pretty horses makes Leatherwood the ultimate place to be.” One of Whit-
son’s hobbies is horse training, and he sometimes conducts “horse whisperer” clinics on site. There are 75 miles of trails at Leatherwood, sporting such names as “Granny,” “Trot-A-Lot,” “Daniel Boone,” and “Hunkabo.” Trails take riders near streams, through green valleys, and to the tops of mountains where nearby peaks can be admired and photographed. Deer sightings are plentiful. Visitors can take lessons on schooling horses or go on guided rides. There are stalls and paddocks for horses brought up by people who want to get in some riding time when they rent vacation homes or camp out for a few days. Tanglewood Park in Clemmons is another horseback riding facility where guests can enjoy guided trail rides along the Yadkin River. The Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, near Blowing Rock, is another. Riders can bring their horses to Moses Cone and explore the 25 miles of trails that wind through the 3,500acre historic estate. This fall, if you are planning leaf-looking outings, consider viewing autumn’s majesty from a little different perspective — atop a horse. TCW
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The Meeting Place A Calendar Of Professional And Social Meetings DAILY Food Addicts In Recovery Anonymous, 12-step organization that helps people understand and handle food addiction, including obesity, under-eating and bulimia. For schedule, visit www.foodaddicts.org or call 704/348-1569.
MONDAYS Every Monday Family Court Help Group, information regarding family court issues. Call for locations. 6 p.m., 704/777-2315. Lake Norman Toastmasters, Suite 206 above Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, 19900 W. Catawba, Cornelius, ext. 28, 6:30-8 p.m., guests welcome. Call Loria Cass, 704/560-8881; www.lakenormantoastmasters.com. Nicotine Anonymous, 12-step group, 6400 Old Reid Rd., 6-7 p.m. Hotline, 866/879-7168. Overeaters Anonymous, 12-step program, no dues, fees or weigh-ins, 704/319-1625; www.oa.org. Meditation And Buddhist Perspective, Myers Park Baptist Church, 1931 Selwyn Ave., 7-9 p.m., donations requested, 704/224-6356; www.meditationcharlotte.org. Six-O Toastmasters, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 3200 Park Rd., 7 p.m., 704/451-8502; www.monday6o.org. Women’s Cancer Group, Presbyterian Buddy Kemp Caring House, 242 Colonial Ave., 6:30-8 p.m., 704/384-5223.
First & Third Monday Of Each Month Independence Toastmasters Club, Dowd YMCA, 7th floor, 400 E. Morehead St., 7:07 a.m., charlottetoast.freetoasthost.org.
Second Monday Of Each Month Charlotte Webgrrls,locations vary, 6 p.m., members free; guests $5. Call Stephanie McKee, 704/907-2872; www.webgrrls.com/charlotte_nc. Eastside Cultural Garden Advisory Council Meeting, 8-9:30 a.m. Call Chip Ferguson, 704/333-0480. Executive Women International, 5:30 p.m. reception; 6 p.m. dinner, members only. Call Sara Evans, 704/731-4397. F.M.S.? Get A Life! Fibromyalgia support group, St. Therese’s Church, Mooresville, 7 p.m., 704/948-7226. Hornet’s Nest Rug Hookers, fiber artists hook wool rugs, Providence Presbyterian Church, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 704/849-9803. International Association Of Administrative Professionals, Charlotte Chapter, Hilton Executive Park off Tyvola & I-77, 6 p.m. Call Leigh Ann Nafus, 704/243-4786. Junior Woman’s Club Of Charlotte, Woman’s Club, 1001 E. Morehead St., 7 p.m., 704/567-6773. Mint Hill Women’s Club. Call Dixie Helms, 704/545-3806 or vicepresident@minthillwc.com; www.minthillwc.com.
Third Monday Of Each Month Charlotte Mothers Of Multiples, Morningstar Lutheran Church, Matthews, 7:30 p.m., 704/341-9979; www.cmoms.net. International House Book Club, International House, 7 p.m., 704/333-8099.
Last Monday Of Each Month Latin American Women’s Association, Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Rd. 6:30 p.m., 704/552-1003. Ovarian Cancer Support Group, Presbyterian Buddy Kemp Caring House, 242 Colonial Ave., 10-11:30 a.m., 704/384-5223.
TUESDAYS Every Tuesday BizNetwork.org, SouthPark, locations vary, 7:30 a.m. Call Kathryn Mosely, 704/676-5850 ext. 101. BNI Great Expectations, PJ’s Place, 600 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd., 7-8:30 a.m. Call Jay Gurian, 704/845-0580; jgurian@1800gotjunk.com Charlotte Concert Band, Dana Auditorium, Queens University, 7:30 p.m., 704/553-8062; www.charlotte-concertband.org. Debtors Anonymous, St. Stephen United Methodist Church, 6800 Sardis Rd., 7:30-8:30 p.m. Call Harold, 704/362-0587. Friends Of Youth, Queen City Optimist Club, Ramada Inn, 212 W. Woodlawn Rd., 12:30-1:30 p.m. Call David Willis, 704/3572981; dandlwillis@att.net. Platinum Business Leaders, Networking, goal setting, coaching and support. Antonio Restaurant, Ballantyne, 12-1:30 p.m. RSVP Anna, 704/780-1384. Queen Charlotte Chorus Of Sweet Adelines International. Divas wanted! Please join our guest rehearsals. St. Luke’s Lutheran Church gym, 3200 Park Rd., 7 p.m., 704/556-0690.
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First Tuesday Of Each Month Artists’ Forum, Mint Museum of Art, 7:30-9 p.m. Artists discuss their work and current issues in their field. Charlotte Association Of Insurance Women, Myers Park Country Club, 2415 Roswell Ave., 5:30 p.m. dinner/speaker, $25. Call Dot Williams, 704/333-6694. Daughters Of The British Empire, 7:30 p.m. Call Debbie Reicht, 704/540-8606. Gamma Phi Beta, Charlotte area alumnae, locations vary, 6 p.m. Call Ashley Strength, 704/560-5832. Holistic Health Network, Presbyterian Hospital, Hawthorne Lane (Bobcat Room), 6:45 p.m. Meets Sept.-June. Open to all. Call Belle Radenbaugh, 704/542-7040, or visit www.ncholisticnetwork.com. Lake Norman Women’s Connection, Atlanta Bread Company, Huntersville, breakfast and praying meeting, 10 a.m. Call Janet, 704/281-8496, or Lindy, 704/892-9060. National Association Of Women Business Owners-Charlotte, locations vary, lunch or dinner & meeting. $30-$60. 704/3673454; www.nawbocharlotte.org. Women In Electronics, Holiday Inn University Executive Park, 6 p.m. dinner; 7 p.m. meeting, $15; www.womeninelectronics.org.
First Tuesday Every Other Month Friends Of Feral Felines, Morrison Library, 7015 Morrison Blvd., 6:30 p.m., 704/348-1578; www.friendsofferalfelines.org.
Second Tuesday Every Other Month Women’s Initiative Network, Charlotte Chapter. Call Pat Baldridge, 704/541-0277; www.womensinet.com.
Second Tuesday Of Each Month American Association Of Medical Assistants, Charlotte Chapter, Pritchett Hall, Kings College, 6 p.m. Visitors welcome. R.S.V.P. pjh2ncaama@aol.com; www.aama-ntl.org Balancing Hormones Naturally, 2548 Plantation Center Dr., Matthews, 6-7 p.m., 704/842-9320. Business Innovation And Growth, $25 nonmembers, 704/3667598; www.bigcouncil.com. Carolina Breast Friends, support group for women with breast cancer, Myers Park United Methodist Church, Room 109, 7 p.m.; www.carolinabreastfriends.org. Charlotte Woman’s Club, 1001 E. Morehead St., $10, 704/333-1980. Clemson Women’s Alumni Council, Charlotte Metro Area Chapter, locations vary, drinks 6:30 p.m., dinner/activity 7 p.m. Call Anne Roberts, 704/236-0255, or AnneVRoberts@alumni.clemson.edu; www.clemsonclub.net. CREW Charlotte, Inc., The Westin Hotel, 11:30 a.m. networking, 11:45 a.m. luncheon/presentation, members with reservations $25, nonmembers with reservations $35. Contact agritzuk@bellsouth.net; www.crewcharlotte.org. Crohn’s And Colitis Foundation Of America, St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church, 3016 Providence Rd., 7:30 p.m. Call Andy, 704/907-9374 or 704/717-3300. International Association Of Administrative Professionals, Metrolina Chapter, CPCC West Campus, 3210 CPCC W. Campus Dr. Call Davandra Reed, 704/605-5817. Masterstream Explorientation Seminar, Call Candy Gipe, 704/556-7413; www.masterstream.com/candace. E-Sensual Woman, Helping women with sex, intimacy and relationship issues. Sensovi Institute, 2125 Southend Dr. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call 704/377-2022.
Second & Fourth Tuesdays Of Each Month Single Parents Group, Adams Metropolitan A.M.E. Church, 5520 Nations Ford Rd., 6:30 p.m., child care provided, 704/527-6700. VFW Ladies Auxiliary 2031, 7:30 p.m. Call Naomi Sigmon, 704/384-9662.
Third Tuesday Of Each Month Delhom Service League, affiliate of the Mint Museums, Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Rd., 10 a.m.; b.holland@mindspring.com. Dirt Divas Mountain Biking Club, Fuel Pizza, 4267 Park Rd., 7:30 p.m.; www.dirtdivas.net.
Institute Of Management Accountants, Holiday Inn Woodlawn, CPE/dinner meetings, 1-5 p.m.; dinner 6 p.m., 704/7179165; www.ima-charlotte.org. Lake Norman Women’s Connection, NorthStone Country Club, brunch, entertainment, workshops, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., $13. Call Lisa, 704/953-6693. Legal Support Staff Of Charlotte, Law Offices of Michael A. DeMayo, LLP, 741 Kenilworth Ave. Call Sharon Brower, 704/399-6168, after 5:30 p.m. Mecklenburg Evening Republican Women’s Club, Captain Steve’s Seafood, 8517 Monroe Rd., dinner, 6 p.m., program, 7 p.m., free. E-mail Iris, cltfolks@bellsouth.net, or visit www.meckgop.com. National Association Of Women Business Owners South, Earth Fare Community Room, N. Community House Rd., 89 a.m., $10 members, $15 visitors. Call 704/525-5539, or email bskinner@bhs-cpa.com. National Association Of Women Business Owners North, Acropolis Café, 20659 Catawba Ave., 8-9 a.m., $6 members, $10 visitors. Call 704/875-0144, or email nancyaridenhour@bellsouth.net. National Association Of Women In Construction, Hilton Executive Park, 5624 Westpark Dr., 5:30 p.m. network; 6 p.m. dinner/meeting, $22. Call Dee Keziah, 704/537-6044. Newcomers Club Of North Meck/South Iredell, locations vary, lunch 11:30 a.m. Call 704/483-5360.
Fourth Tuesday Of Each Month American Business Women’s Association, Hornet’s Nest Chapter, Olive Garden, 4336 Independence Blvd. 6 p.m. dinner (order from menu). Call Johnnie Simpson, 704/545-4198. Balancing Hormones Naturally, 2548 Plantation Center Dr., Matthews, 6-7 p.m., 704/842-9320. eWomenNetwork, Lake Norman, Peninsula Yacht Club, 18501 Harbor Light Blvd., informal networking 4 p.m., dinner/program 4:30-6:30 p.m., members $35, guests $45. Call Debbie Snider, 980/722-0997. Friends of Beverly, Pewter Rose, South Blvd., 6 p.m. To RSVP, email Beverly@friendsofbeverly.com. Grace And Body Connection Of N.C., Inc., 5200 Park Rd., Suite 215, 6-7:30 p.m., 704/527-4440. Pilot Club Of Charlotte, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6 p.m. dinner/meeting. Call Jean Funderburk, 704/846-3526.
WEDNESDAYS Every Wednesday Business Networking International, Network Connections Chapter, 7:30 a.m. Trio Restaurant/Hwy. 51. Call Denice Harris, 704/293-0303, or denicelharris@yahoo.com. Business Network International, SouthPark Producers Chapter, Zebra Restaurant, 4521 Sharon Rd. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Call Chris Bennett, 704/502-7947. Bosom Buddies, Breast cancer support group. Presbyterian Buddy Kemp Caring House, 242 Colonial Ave., 10-11:30 a.m., 704/384-5223. Lake Norman Executive Board, River Run Country Club, 6-7:30 p.m., visitors welcome. Call Pamela Holder, 704/996-7212. Toastmasters, Sunrise Speakers Chapter, Conference Rooms C & D, Presbyterian Hospital Matthews, 7 a.m. Call Wayne Caulder, 704/846-7846.
First Wednesday Of Each Month Carolina Sampler Guild, Historic Needlework Programs, Wing Haven, 248 Ridgewood Ave., 7 p.m. Charlotte Quilters’ Guild, Avondale Presbyterian Church, 2821 Park Rd., 7:15 p.m., quiltnews@yahoo.com; groups.msn.com/CharlotteQuiltersGuild. Corps de Ballet, fundraising group supporting NC Dance Theatre, 622 E. 28th St., $35, 704/372-0101. Doorways, International House, 10 a.m., 704/333-8099. North Mecklenburg Woman’s Club, NorthStone Country Club, 10:30 a.m. Call Dawn Bradford, 704/875-1402. Young Republicans Club, South End Brewery, 7 p.m. Contact scottallocco@hotmail.com; www.meckyr.com.
First & Third Wednesdays Of Each Month Mothers & More, Lake Norman chapter. Call 800/699-2466, 704/668-4377; www.lknmothersandmore.com.
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Second Wednesday Of Each Month American Business Women’s Association, Charlotte Charter Chapter, Crown Plaza Hotel-Charlotte, 201 S. McDowell St., Dinner, $23. Call Clarice, 609/351-0373; www.abwacharlottecharter.org. Charlotte Women’s Connection 1, Raintree Country Club, 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., lunch/entertainment, $14. Call Janice, 704/8472669; charwomenconn1@aol.com. Daughters Of The American Revolution, Piedmont Patriots chapter. Call Mary Joy, 704/334-6035. Democratic Women Of Mecklenburg County, locations vary, 6:30 p.m. Call Joan Belk, 704/578-4227, or email jbelksbea@aol.com. eWomenNetwork, Byron’s South End, informal networking 11 a.m., lunch/program 11:30 a.m-1:30 p.m., members $35, guests $45. Call Mel Miller, 704/650-5439.
Second & Fourth Wednesdays Of Each Month Legal Clinics, Mecklenburg Women’s Commission, free seminars: child support, divorce, 704/336-3210; 704/336-3414.
Third Wednesday Of Each Month American Needlepoint Guild, Queen Charlotte Chapter, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3115 Providence Rd., 7:30 p.m. Call Sharon Kohler, 704/-535-8796; sharkohler@aol.com. Association Of Fund-Raising Professionals, locations vary, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (Does not meet July, Sept., Nov. or Dec.), 704/3318518; www.afp-charlotte.org. Friends of Beverly, Borders Bookstore, Morrowcroft Shopping Center, 6 p.m. To RSVP, email Beverly@friendsofbeverly.com. Holistic Moms Network, Community Room Earth Fare, 12235 North Community House Rd., 7-9 p.m. Call Cady at 704/5423993; www.holisticmoms.org. Ladies Ancient Order Of Hibernians, 7:30 p.m., 704/554-0720. Metropolitan Business & Professional Women, Bentley’s on 27, Charlotte Plaza Building, 201 S. College St., 27th floor; 11:30 a.m., members $21, guests $28, 866/851-9446; www.mbpw.org.
Fourth Wednesday Of Each Month Assistance League Of Charlotte, aiding at-risk children. Assistance League of Charlotte Center, 3600 S. Tryon St., 9:30 a.m. Call 704-5255228, alcharlotte@bellsouth.net; www.charlotte.assistanceleague.org Charlotte Council Of Garden Clubs, Betty Little House, 1820 E. Seventh St., 9:30 a.m. refreshments, 10 a.m. meeting. (No meetings June, July or Aug.), 704/537-1299. Charlotte/Mecklenburg Republican Women’s Club, Maggiano’s SouthPark, 11:30 a.m., $21. See www.cmrwc.com for reservations or call Dana Both, 704/621-9191. Embroiderers’ Guild Of America, Charlotte Chapter, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3115 Providence Rd. 7:30 p.m. Contact Liz Baumgart, 704/553-9155 or liz@bobsflag.com. Guild Of Charlotte Artists, Sept.-May, Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Rd., 7 p.m., 704/337-2000; www.guildofcharlotteartists.org. Public Relations Society Of America Charlotte Chapter, Design Center for the Carolinas, Suite 110, Byron Hall, 101 W. Worthington Ave. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $22 members, $29 guests, $15 students; www.prsacharlotte.org.
THURSDAYS Every Thursday Business Network International, Matthews Chapter, 7:30 a.m. Call Kim Hellman, 704/651-6008. CPA Club Of Charlotte, 8 a.m., 704/649-9526; www.cpa-cc.com. Parenting Group For Families Affected By Domestic Violence, Hal Marshall Bldg., 700 N. Tryon St., 6-7:30 p.m., 704/336-3210.
First & Third Thursday Of Each Month Charlotte Networking Professionals, Ramada Inn Conference Center, 212 Woodlawn Rd., Pineville, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $15. Call Drew Waterbury, 704/523-6914; www.charlottenetworkingprofessionals.com SHARE: Supporting HSV/HPV awareness, resources and education, Sensovi Institute, 2125 Southend Drive, 6:30-8 p.m. Call 704/377-2022.
First Thursday Of Each Month Coming Out, Lesbian and Gay Community Center, 1401 Central Ave., 7-8:30 p.m.; support group for those struggling to come out. Call Dori Luke, 704/576-3635. eWomenNetwork.com, University-Cabarrus region, Speedway Club, dynamic networking for professional women, 11 a.m.1 p.m., speaker/lunch/program, members $35, guests $45. Call
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Lori Dvorak, 704/947-8476. National Association Of African Americans In Human Resources, Charlotte Chamber, 6:30 p.m., no meeting Jan. or July. Call 704/307-2598; naaahr-charlotte.org. New Friends Of Carolina, Women’s Group, new members welcome, coffee, 704/331-8940. Pineville Art Guild, The Hut, 413 Johnston Drive, open to all artists. Call Ruth Coffey, 704/553-0617. United Daughters of the Confederacy, General James H. Lane Chapter 1840. Call Gail Sifford, 704/366-4737. United Daughters of the Confederacy, Stonewall Jackson Chapter 220. Call Suellen Del`ahunty, 704/708-9866.
Second Thursday Of Each Month Altrusa International Of Charlotte, Myers Park Methodist Church, Queens & Providence Rds., 6:15 p.m. dinner and speaker. Call Christy Bryant, 704/321-2902 or 704/386-8893. American Sewing Guild. 7-9 p.m.; www.asgcharlotte.com. Charlotte Newcomers Club, 10:30 a.m., 704/543-8330. Charlotte Sexual Health, educational meeting for sexual health professionals, Sensovi Institute, 2125 Southend Drive, 6:30-8 p.m. Call 704/377-2022. Daughters Of The American Revolution, Mecklenburg Chapter, 10 a.m. Call Miriam Smith, 704/391-0504. Daughters Of The American Revolution, Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Chapter, 10 a.m. Call Patricia Autry, 704/366-3487. Professional Association Of Healthcare Office Managers, lunch $10, guests free. Call Sandy Glaspell, 704/795-7010. University City Women’s Group, Oasis Shrine Temple, 10 a.m. Call Jean Kern, 704/594-6884.
Second & Fourth Thursdays Of Each Month H.U.G.S., Healing and Understanding for Grief from Suicide, St. Stephens United Methodist Church, 704/541-9011.
Third Thursday Of Each Month American Business Women’s Association, University Chapter, networking 11:30-11:45 a.m. followed by lunch/meeting. Reservations required. R.S.V.P. Jane Norman, 704/552-8492; www.abwauniversitychapter.org. American Payroll Association, Charlotte Chapter, 12:30-2 p.m. Call Denise Bryant, 800/221-7573 ext. 6142; www.apacharlottenc.org. Cabarrus Newcomers & Friends Club, Rocky River Golf Club, Concord, 10 a.m., optional lunch, 704/788-8082. Carolinas’ Professional Saleswomen And Entrepreneurs, Marriott Executive Park, 5700 W. Park Drive, 11 a.m. networking, 11:30 a.m. meeting. $20 members, $25 guests, $30 walk-ins. Call Elsie Smoluk, 704/282-6297; www.cpsecharlotte.org. Charlotte Area CFIDS And FM Support Group, Sharon Presbyterian Church, 5201 Sharon Rd., 7-9 p.m. Call Nancy, 704/563-0657. Charlotte Area Christian Women’s After 5 Club, Cedarwood Country Club, 4100 Pineville-Matthews Rd., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call Jean, 704/365-4611. Charlotte Artists Society, Queens Gallery, 1212 The Plaza, 7 p.m., guests welcome. Call Chuck Calhoun, 704/847-2111; www.charlotteartistssociety.org. Charlotte Business And Professional Women, Hotel Charlotte, Sharon Amity Rd., 6 p.m. dinner/program, 704/517-2357 or 704/545-3717. Charlotte Newcomers Club, locations vary, lunch, speaker, 11 a.m., 704/543-8330. Metrolina Real Estate Investors Association, Hilton Executive Park, 5624 Westpark Drive, 6 p.m., 704/523-1570; www.metrolinareia.org. Sisters Network, for black women with breast cancer, Presbyterian Buddy Kemp Caring House, 242 Colonial Ave., 6:30 p.m., 704/384-5223. Smocking Arts Guild of America, Dogwood Chapter, Piedmont Natural Gas Building, Community Room, 7 p.m. Call Kelly Glankler, 803/831-1285. Uptown Democratic Forum, Holiday Inn Uptown, noon, $14. Call Pat Cotham, 704/731-6102; pcotham@cothamsearch.com. Women In Architecture, Call Nora Black, 704/536-4988.
Fourth Thursday Of Each Month Credit Professionals International, Ole Smokehouse Restaurant, 1513 Montford Drive, 6:30 p.m., $15. Call Diane Radcliff, 704/841-9573. International Coach Federation, Charlotte chapter, visitors welcome, Dowd YWCA, 400 E. Morehead St., 7th floor; 6:15-8 p.m., networking and meeting. Call Janet Caffray, 704/372-0154, or
visit www.icfcharlotte.org. New Friends Of Carolina, luncheon, 11 a.m., 704/331-8940.
FRIDAYS Every Friday Debtors Anonymous, St. Stephen United Methodist Church, 6800 Sardis Rd., 7:30-8:30 p.m. Call Harold, 704/362-0587. Charlotte Mommies, Dilworth Playhouse, 1427 South Blvd., Suite 103, 1st and 3rd Fridays, 10:30 a.m., 2nd and 4th Fridays, 3:30 p.m.; www.charlottemommies.com.
Fourth Friday Of Each Month MOMS Club of Indian Trail Area, 10:30 a.m. Contact Kim, 704/340-3281, or MOMSClubofIndianTrail@yahoo.com.
SATURDAYS Every Saturday Charlotte Art League, 1517 Camden Rd., life figure-drawing, walk-ins weclome, 8-10:30 a.m., $10. Call 704/376-2787,or visit www.CharlotteArtLeague.org.
Second & Fourth Saturdays Of Each Month Saturday Morning Toastmasters, SouthPark Suites Hotel, 6300 Morrison Blvd., 8 a.m. Call Morris Lawing, 704/366-0846.
Third Saturday Of Each Month American Association Of University Women, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3115 Providence Rd., 10 a.m., 704/596-3482. No summer meetings. American Sewing Guild. 10 a.m.-noon; www.asgcharlotte.com. Charlotte Business Strategy Group, an organization helping small business owners grow profitably. Call Sherese Duncan, 704/717-7645; smallbiz.meetup.com/413. Piedmont Daylily Club, Carmel Presbyterian Church, 2048 Carmel Rd., 9 a.m. continental breakfast 9:30 a.m. meeting and program. All welcome. Free. No meetings Jul., Aug., Dec. Call Linda Gluck, 704/364-6541
Fourth Saturday Of Each Month Dining For Women, Charlotte Chapter. World Alliance for Families and Children, 4835 S. Tryon St. Contact Saba K. Washington, jesapro@hotmail.com. The Girl Friends Inc., locations vary, noon, members only. Call Victoria Carter, 704/258-3420. The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Charlotte Club., Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 517 Baldwin Ave., 3 p.m., members only. Call Dr. Carlether Burwell, 704/455-7205, or visit www.nanbpwc.org.
SUNDAYS First Sunday Of Each Month A LOTT of Sista Love, all women welcome. Location varies, visit www.alottofsistalove.org or email communication@alottofsistalove for information.
Second Sunday Of Each Month Christopher Columbus Italian Club of Charlotte, CharlotteMecklenburg Senior Center, Tyvola Rd. 4 p.m. Visit www.italian-club-charlotte.org for information.
Third Sunday Every Other Month Sisters In Business, locations vary. Call Elsa Kelly, 704/877-0110.
Third Sunday Of Each Month Black Political Caucus, Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2600 Beatties Ford Rd., 7 p.m.; www.bpccharlotte.com.
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Dance Oct. 7-Nov. 16: Traces. Cirque du Soleil meets STOMP in this production, which uses high-energy urban acrobatics to tell the story of five characters attempting to live life to its fullest. McGlohon Theatre. Times vary. $29.50-44.50. Call 704/372-1000, or visit www.blumenthalcenter.org. Oct. 18: Cocktails for Costumes. An evening of food, fun, and dance benefiting N.C. Dance Theatre and their costume creations, including a costume shop tour, a silent and live auction, beer and wine, plus the signature drink, Tutu-Tini. N.C. Dance Theatre Studios, 622 E. 28th St., Suite 113. 7-11 p.m. $50 in advance; $60 at the door. Call 704/372.0101, ext. 103, or visit www.ncdance.org/cocktailsforcostumes.asp. Oct. 27: Savion Glover’s Bare Soundz. The Tony Award-winning performer creates a memorable evening of dance by using tap as song. Belk Theater. 7:30 p.m. $25-55. Call 704/372-1000, or visit www.blumenthalcenter.org. Oct. 30-31; Nov. 6-8: Innovative Works. The 10th annual series features new work by choreographer Mark Diamond and company dancer Sasha Janes, plus the return of Mark Godden’s Constructing Juliet and Dwight Rhoden’s Verge. Booth Playhouse. Thu., 7:30 p.m.; Fri. and Sat., 8 p.m. Call 704/372-1000, or visit www.ncdance.org. Nov. 3: Jose Porcel’s Ballet Flamenco. Carolinas Concert Association presents this production of Andalucian folklore and Flamenco dance. Belk Theater. 8 p.m. $25-65. Call 704/372-1000, or visit www.bluementhalcenter.org.
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Rod Wimer’s painting, Japanese Parasol, is one of several pieces on display at Providence Gallery, Oct. 3-31.
Through Oct. 26: Peter Pan. The whole family will enjoy this musical based on the famous play by James M. Barrie. McColl Family Theatre. Times vary. $18-24. Call 704/973-2828, or visit www.ctcharlotte.org. Oct. 12: The Dandelion Project Benefit Concert. Join the community for a night of music, stories, fellowship, and worship in honor of Julie Wickham, a missionary who died of colon cancer on Jan. 1,
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Oct. 16-19: Sesame Street Live: When Elmo Grows Up. The whole Muppet gang is back, but this time with new friend Abby Cadabby in tow. Watch as the gang plans their pageant — and their future. Cricket Arena. Thu.-Fri., 10:30 a.m., 7 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m. $14-23. Call 704/335-3100, or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
CENTER OF THE EARTH GALLERY, 3204 N. Davidson St. Open Mon. by appointment; Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.5 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m. Call 704/375-5756, or visit www.centeroftheearth.com. Through Oct. 31: Open Passage. A series of paintings by Scott Upton that uses color and brushstrokes to mix playfulness with maturity. Nov. 4-Dec. 27: Charles Walker. Solo exhibit offers a simplified perception of our complex world. Opening reception Nov. 7, 6-9 p.m.
Nov. 8: Mozart’s Magnificent Voyage with Classical Kids. Learn about Mozart’s extraordinary life as he takes his son to a performance of The Magic Flute. Belk Theater. 11 a.m. $10-24. Call 704/372-1000, or visit www.blumenthalcenter.org.
CHASEN GALLERIES, 2850 Selwyn Ave. Open Tue.Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Call 704/376-0066, or visit www.chasengalleries.com. Through Oct. 31: Traditional Elegance. Featuring the bountiful still lifes of Frances Poole. >
2008. Belk Theater. 7 p.m. $18-25. Call 704/3721000, or visit www.blumenthalcenter.org.
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ELDER GALLERY, 1427 South Blvd., Suite 101. Open Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; also by appointment. Call 704/370-6337, or visit www.elderart.com. Oct. 3–Nov. 1: Brush with Reality. Featuring work by three award-winning Southeastern artists: N.C.’s Mary Ericson, along with William Farnsworth and Hodges Soileau. Nov. 7-29:Aaron Morgan Brown. A collaboration between Elder Gallery and Windsor Hall Antiques that presents contemporary art and antiques displayed in room settings. FARVAN INTERNATIONAL GALLERY, 119 E. Seventh St., Suite 1A. Open Mon. by appointment; Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 704/375-1424, or visit www.farvan.com. Through Dec.: Cindy Austin. Solo exhibit features paintings employing a variety of themes in watercolor and oil. GREEN RICE GALLERY/THE MILKWEED COLLECTION, AND THE BOULEVARD AT NODA, 451 E. 36th St. Open Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., noon-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. Call 704/344-0300, or visit www.green-rice.com. Through Nov. 2: Nostalgia. Featuring local Charlotte artist Kate Vasseur’s acrylic paintings, which blend fantasy with nostalgia; show will also introduce new artist Matthew Hooker. Opening reception for Vasseur will be held Fri., Oct. 3 from 7-9 p.m. >
Savion Glover’s Bare Soundz taps into Belk Theater, Oct. 27.
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Calendar JERALD MELBERG GALLERY, 625 S. Sharon Amity Road. Open Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Call 704/365-3000, or visit www.jeraldmelberg.com. Through Nov. 1: Simple Line, Complex Form. A solo exhibition of James Rosati’s works on paper and sculptures. LARK & KEY GALLERY & BOUTIQUE, 453-B East 36th St. Open Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 12-4 p.m. Call 704/379-1826, or visit www.larkandkey.com. Through Nov. 2: Unseen Passage. A new series of mixed media by Charlotte Foust explores personal and cultural themes through the recurring motifs of birds, butterflies, wheels, and carriages.
PROVIDENCE GALLERY, 601 Providence Road. Open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 704/333-4535, or visit www.providencegallery.net. Oct. 3-31: Mixed Company. Compare Rod Wimer’s complex compositions with Jean Cauthen’s atmospheric landscapes. Nov. 7-29: New Works by Hilarie Lambert & Kurt Butler. Featuring new work by popular Charleston artist Hilarie Lambert, and introducing Kurt Butler. Artist reception Nov. 7, 6-9 p.m.
REDSKY GALLERY, 1244 East Blvd. Open Mon.Sat., 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. Call 704/5525200, or visit www.redskygallery.com. Oct. 10-Nov. 12: Textured Vessels. South Carolina ceramic artist Dale Duncan’s exhibition explores THE LIGHT FACTORY, 345 N. College St., Suite 211. contrasting surface textures based on design eleOpen Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., noon-6 p.m.; ments from both traditional and contemporary potSun., 1-6 p.m. Call 704/333-9755, or visit www.lighttery shapes. Opening reception Oct. 10, 6-8:30 p.m. factory.org. Through Nov. 12: Landscapes Near and Far. Andy Through Jan. 4: Into the Mystic. This exhibition examBraitman balances new techniques with his popular ines the way artists exploit and express light in pho- Charles Walker’s abstract works are on display at Center of style of landscape painting. tography; featuring the work of Connie Sullivan, the Earth Gallery, Nov. 4-Dec. 27. Nov. 14-Dec. 31: The Nature of Being. Featuring the Heather Freeman, Kit Kube, and Michael Wilson. work of N.C. ceramic artist, Melisa Cadell, and the Knight Gallery. Petra Carroll, Jennifer Parham Gilomen, Susan Lenz. art of encaustic painter, Sarah Faulkner. Opening Opening reception Oct. 3rd, 6-9 p.m. Through Jan. 4: The Day of Small Things. The honest reception Nov. 14, 6-8:30 p.m. work of photographer Michael Wilson. Middleton McMillan Gallery. Opening reception Oct. 16. PICTURE HOUSE GALLERY, 1520 E. Fourth St. Open SHAIN GALLERY, 2823 Selwyn Ave. Open Tue.-Sat., 10 Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Call a.m.-5 p.m.; or by appointment. Call 704/334-7744, or MARK’S GALLERY AND WORKSHOP, 2908 Crosby 704/333-8235, or visit www.picturehousegallery.com. visit www.shaingallery.com. Road. Open by appointment, Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 16: Dennis Campay. Experience the painter’s work, Through Oct. 31: New Works by Alice Williams. Experience Call 704/364-6004 or e-mail MarksGallery@att.net. which often combines European cityscapes with the painter’s dramatic use of color, chiaroscuro, and Through Oct. 31: Iterations. Featuring Julia Benda, Southern imagery. versatile subject matter.
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Nov. 7-30: New Works by William Jameson. The artist infuses compositions with detailed depictions of color and light. Opening reception Nov. 7, 6-9 p.m.
Oct. 11: Harvest Days: Beautiful Bulbs. Learn how to have a successful spring Carolina bulb garden. 9 a.m.3 p.m. Free to members; adults, $10; seniors, $9; children 4-12, $5. Oct. 18: Butterfly Gardening. A workshop on attracting butterflies to your garden. 10 a.m.-noon. $15 (members); $18 (nonmembers). Call 704/829-1252 to register. Oct. 25: Harvest Days: Gorgeous Gourds. Explore the world of gourds with demonstrations by North Carolina Gourd Society members, and try your hand at gourd crafting. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free to members; adults, $10; seniors, $9; children 4-12, $5. Nov. 4: Gardening for Winter Interest. Explore plant options that add color, fragrance or movement into the winter landscape. Free with garden admission. Noon-1 p.m. Nov. 8: Harvest Days: Terrific Textiles. Celebrate our textile heritage with crafts and activities that explore plant-based fibers and dyes. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free to members or with garden admission.
THE GALLERY AT CARILLON, 227 W. Trade St. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-8 p.m. Call 704/334-3799. Through Oct. 17: Holiday Work. Local artist Darren Goins shapes objects and symbols from experiences of childish glee, longings, and emotional ties. WATERWORKS VISUAL ARTS CENTER, 123 E. Liberty St., Salisbury. Open Mon.-Wed., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 704/636-1882, ext. 210. Through Nov. 8: Earth and Sky. Features work by Jonas Howard and Jeremiah Miller; Howard’s broad, clear views of beaches and bays contrast with Miller’s multicolored forest. Through Nov. 8: In Place: Memory and Movement. Michael Simpson and Kathleen Burke offer complementary approaches to the idea of place. Through Nov. 8: Plein Air Carolina 2008, by the Plein Air Carolina Group. This exhibit emphasizes the power of the individual, and features the work of seven artists, including Salisbury natives Barbara Harris Richmond and Phyllis Steimel.
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Calendar HISTORIC BRATTONSVILLE, 1444 Brattonsville Road, McConnells, S.C. Open Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. Adults, $6; seniors, $5; students, $3; under 5 and members, free. Call 803/684-2327, or visit www.chmuseums.org. Nov. 22: Wreath-Making Workshop. Instructor Peggy Enright helps attendees create seasonal wreaths using fresh greens. Nov. 28: Thanksgiving Living History Day. Examine the role food played in people’s lives in the 18th and 19th centuries. Through Dec.: Heart and Soul: Portraits of Kessie by Kaye Cloniger. Paintings inspired by the spirit of historically documented Bratton plantation slave, Kessie. HISTORIC LATTA PLANTATION, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. Adults, $6; seniors and students, $5; under 5, free. Call 704/875-2312, or visit www.lattaplantation.org. Oct. 11-12: 27th Annual Folklife Festival and Craft Show. Vendors offer wares such as baskets, pottery, jewelry, lace, gourds, and yarn crafts; demonstrations include blacksmithing, gunsmithing, woodworking, spinning, and weaving. Free for members; adults, $6; seniors (62+) and students, $5; ages 5 and under, free.
New Works by William Jameson will be on display at Shain Gallery, Nov. 7-30. Classes taught by a certified Kripalu instructor. 6:15 p.m.-7:15 p.m. All levels of experience welcome. $12 per class; buy 5 classes, get one free. WING HAVEN GARDENS AND BIRD SANCTUARY, 248 Ridgewood Ave. Open Tue., 3-5 p.m.; Wed., 10 a.m.-noon; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5 donation suggested. Call 704/331-0664, or visit www.winghavengardens.com. Oct. 8-11: Fall Plant Sale. Touted as the best plant sale in the area, this event offers knowledgeable advice and an assortment of plants, including rare and oldfashioned specimens. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Museums And Historic Sites AFRO-AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER, 401 N. Myers St. Open Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. Adults, $5; under 12, $3; members, free. Call 704/3741565, ext. 23, or visit www.aacc-charlotte.org. Ongoing: Shotgun House. Originally located in former Third Ward and fully furnished with 1940s period furniture. CHARLOTTE MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND HEZEKIAH ALEXANDER HOMESITE, 3500 Shamrock Drive. Open Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.
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Adults, $6; seniors/students, $5; ages 6-12, $3. Members, free. Sun., free. Call 704/568-1774, or visit www.charlottemuseum.org. Oct. 24: Haunted Homesite. Annual tradition returns to the Hezekiah Alexander Homesite. 6-9 p.m. Members, $7; ages 3 and up, $10. Nov. 22: Civil War Lantern Tour. 6-9 p.m. Relive the Civil War by progressing through different camp settings on the grounds of the Homesite. Reservations required. Adults, $8; children, $6. Through Fall: Charlotte Neighborhoods: Center City. Includes historic and current maps and photographs that illustrate why, where, and how we used to live and live now. Through Jan.: Mecklenburg: Crossroads to Commerce. Learn about the impact of the first gold rush on Charlotte and see artifacts of the town’s mining and minting heritage. Through Jan.: Charlotte Stories: Our Collections, Your Treasures. Highlights seldom-seen items from the museum’s permanent collection. DISCOVERY PLACE, 301 N. Tryon St. Open Mon.Wed., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thu.-Sun., 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Ages 1459, $10; Ages 60+, 2-13, $8; under 2, free. IMAX Dome: ages 14-59, $8; ages 60+, 2-13, $7. Call 704/372-6261, or visit www.discoveryplace.org. Through Jan. 4: A Day In Pompeii. Travel back to 79 A.D. and visit the lost city of Pompeii before Mount Vesuvius violently erupts. Reservations recommended.
HISTORIC ROSEDALE PLANTATION, 3427 N. Tryon St. Grounds and gardens open Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 1-4 p.m. Tours available Thu.-Sun., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. Adults, $5; students and seniors, $4; under 3, free. Call 704/335-0325, or visit www.historicrosedale.org. Oct. 25: Rosedale Midnight Tour. Join Rosedale staff who have had supernatural “experiences” in the house. 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Oct. 31: Rosedale Grounds Spirit Walk. Listen to tales about Rosedale’s supernatural past. 7-8 p.m. Nov. 7: Native American Program. The ancient Native American practice of “smudging” will be analyzed and exhibited. LEVINE MUSEUM OF THE NEW SOUTH, 200 E. Seventh St. Open Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Adults, $6; children 6-18 and seniors, $5; under 6, free. Call 704/333-1887, or visit www.museumofthenewsouth.org. Ongoing: Cotton Fields to Skyscrapers: Charlotte and the Carolina Piedmont in the New South. This 8,000-squarefoot exhibit features Charlotte and its 13 surrounding counties as a case study to illustrate the profound changes in the South since the Civil War. MINT MUSEUM OF ART, 2730 Randolph Road. Open Tue., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Wed.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Adults, $6; seniors and students, $5; ages 6-17, $3; members and children under 6, free. Free admission Tue., 5-10 p.m. Call 704/337-2000, or visit www.mintmuseum.org. Through Nov.: American Scene: Selections from the Permanent Collection of American Art. Features works from American masters from the first half of the 20th century, such as Charles Burchfield, Bernice Abbott, Thomas Hart Benton, and Norman Rockwell. Through Nov.: Scene in America: A Contemporary Look at the Black Male Image. Explores how artists address race and identity when using images of black males in their work. Through Dec. 14: Jaguar. Featuring the jaguar in representations in clay, stone, precious metals, and fiber arts throughout the ancient Americas.
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Through May 2, 2010: The Art of Affluence: Haute Couture and Luxury Fashions, 1947-2007. View selections from haute couture that reflect the creativity of designers, including Chanel, Dior, Valentino, and Yves Saint Laurent, among others. Through March 22: The Craven Family of North Carolina Potters. Pieces represent work from four generations of the Craven family, from 1850 to 1990. Through March 22: Women in American Ceramics. Showcases 40 examples of ceramics that were made or decorated by American female artists in the first half of the 20th century. MINT MUSEUM OF CRAFT + DESIGN, 220 N. Tryon St. Open Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Adults, $6; seniors and students, $5; ages 6-17, $3; members and children under 6, free. Free admission Tue., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; every third Thu., 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Call 704/337-2000, or visit www.mintmuseum.org. Through Nov. 30: Possibilities: Rising Stars of Contemporary Craft in North Carolina. Presents new work by six North Carolina craft artists in a range of media. Through Jan. 4, 2009: Ornament As Art: Avant-Garde Jewelry from the Helen Williams Drutt Collection. This exhibit explores the impact of contemporary jewelry as a global art form. MUSEUM OF YORK COUNTY, 4621 Mt. Gallant Road, Rock Hill, S. C. Open Mon.-Sat.,10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 15 p.m. Adults, $5; seniors, $4; students, $3; children under 5 and members, free. Call 803/329-2121, or visit www.chmuseums.org. Through Oct.: Vernon Grant’s Wit & Whimsy: Making
Through Oct.: Fall at the Catawba Village. An illustrated history of the Catawba Indians, from the 16th-century bark house to the hewn-log cabin of 1850. Nov. 22: Harvest Day. Celebrate the harvest in the style of 18th-century Carolinians. Through Nov. 23: Gemstone Mining. Visit the gemstone mine and find treasures such as garnets, topaz, rubies, emeralds, and rose quartz. Take home what you find! $4 in addition to admission.
Music Frances Poole’s bountiful stll lifes are on display at Chasen Galleries through Oct. 31.
Folks Smile for Over 75 Years. Features a selection of Grant’s original and published artworks. Through Jan.: River Docs. Documentation project inspired by the Catawba River, featuring photography, fabric installation, and interactive digital media. SCHIELE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, 1500 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia. Open Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. Adults, $4; seniors and students, $2; members, Gastonia residents and children under 3, free. James H. Lynn Planetarium: Adults, $3; students and seniors with museum admission, $2. Call 704/866-6900, or visit www.schielemuseum.org. Oct. 17-18, 24-25: The Haunted Swamp. Come see what’s creeping out of the swamp. $7. Reservations recommended. Call 704/854-6676.
Oct. 3-4: Schumann Piano Concerto. Andrew Grams leads the Charlotte Symphony in a varied program of 19th-century music. Performed by the elegant Argentine pianist, Ingrid Fliter, Robert Schumann’s beloved piano concerto is a gem of the repertoire. Belk Theater. 8 p.m. $15-72. Call 704/372-1000, or visit www.blumenthalcenter.org. Oct. 9: An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt. Enjoy an evening with two of music’s most accomplished singer-songwriters. Belk Theater. 7:30 p.m. $34.50-64.50. Call 704/372-1000, or visit www.blumenthalcenter.org. Oct. 10: Jane Monheit. The Grammy-nominated jazz chanteuse returns to the Charlotte Symphony for a sensual evening of song. CPCC Halton Theater. 8 p.m. $22-42. Call 704/372-1000, or visit www.blumenthalcenter.org. >
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Calendar Oct. 18-26: Faust. Opera Carolina opens with the delightfully devilish production of Charles Gounod’s Faust. Belk Theater. Times vary. $20-125. Call 704/372-1000, or visit www.blumenthalcenter.org.
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Oct. 24: The Pointer Sisters. The Charlotte Symphony brings the sizzling sisters to Charlotte to perform pop and R&B hits from their career. Ovens Auditorium. 8 p.m. $32-$78. Call 704/372-1000, or visit www.blumenthalcenter.org. Oct. 26: Janis Ian. Enjoy a night with the formidable singer-songwriter. McGlohon Theatre. 7 p.m. Call 704/372-1000, or visit www.blumenthalcenter.org. Oct. 31-Nov. 1: Symphonie Fantastique. Experience Swiss conductor Thierry Fischer’s program of French music, both sacred and profane. Belk Theater. 8 p.m. $15-72. Call 704/372-1000, or visit www.blumenthalcenter.org.
Oct. 10-11: GRITS (Girls Raised in the South): The Musical. Wingate University, Hannah Covington McGee Theater at the Batte Fine Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. For information, visit www.gritsthemusical.com; for tickets, visit www.wingate.edu/culture, or call 704/233-8300.
Oct. 9-26: Die Mommie Die! This cult classic is a comic melodrama in the style of 1960s movie thrillers. Duke Energy Theatre. Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun. 7 p.m. $16-24. Call 704/372-1000, or visit www.blumenthalcenter.org.
Oct. 14-19: The Second City: DeFace The Nation. An allpolitical revue, with customized comedy for the election year. Booth Playhouse. Times vary. $29.50-34.50.
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Through Oct. 11: The Lieutenant of Inishmore. Experience the wickedly funny play about an Irish Liberation Army enforcer and his cat, Wee Thomas. Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte. $15-29. Call 704/342-2251, or visit www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org.
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Through Oct.: River Jam. Nights of live music and whitewater. U.S. National Whitewater Center. Thu., 7-10 p.m. Call 704/391-3900, or visit www.usnwc.org.
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Nov. 9: Duncan Sheik In Concert. Enjoy a night of music by the Grammy and Tony awards-winning singersongwriter. McGlohon Theatre. 7 p.m. $24.50-34.50. Call 704/372-1000, or visit www.blumenthalcenter.org.
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Fri-Sat., 8 p.m., Sun., 2:30 p.m. $16. Call 704/330-6534, or visit http://arts.cpcc.edu/performing-arts/theatre.
Oct. 21-26: Defending the Caveman. An insightful play about the ways women and men relate. Booth Playhouse. Tue.-Thu., 7:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m. $29.50-34.50. Call 704/372-1000, or visit www.blumenthalcenter.org.
Nov. 11-16: Chicago. The razzle-dazzle Broadway smash just got even better; now starring Tom Wopat. Belk Theater. Times vary. Call 704/372-1000, or visit www.blumenthalcenter.org.
Oct. 23-Nov. 15: Monster. Billed as the true story of Frankenstein, check out this play by Neal Bell — if you dare. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre. Thu.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m. Call 704/455-8542, or visit www.nccast.com.
Nov. 12-23: Doubt, A Parable. A spellbinding study of faith and uncertainty explores the relationship between Father Flynn and a favored student. Duke Energy Theatre. Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. $16-26. Call 704/372-1000, or visit www.blumenthalcenter.org.
Oct. 24-Nov. 2: A Thousand Cranes. The tender story of Sadako Sasaki, who at 12 developed leukemia due to exposure to the atomic bomb that destroyed her city. Sasaki spent her energy folding origami paper cranes in an attempt to heal herself. Wachovia Playhouse. Times vary. $14-18. Call 704/973-2828, or visit www.ctcharlotte.org.
Nov. 12-29: Rabbit Hole. An examination of grief, exploring the lives of two parents struggling to deal with the sudden death of their son. Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte. Call 704/342-2251, or visit www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org.
Oct. 31-Nov. 1: The Turn of the Screw. Experience Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of Henry James’ classic tale of suspense about a young governess and what may be a haunted manor house. Duke Energy Theatre. Fri., 8 p.m., Sat., 2 p.m., 8 p.m. $20. Call 704/372-1000, or visit www.blumenthalcenter.org.
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Nov. 6-16: Last Night of Ballyhoo. Experience this comedy/drama by the author of Driving Miss Daisy. Theatre Charlotte. Times vary. $10-21. Call 704/3721000, or visit www.blumenthalcenter.org.
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The Broadway smash, Chicago, now starring Tom Wopat, comes to Belk Theater, Nov. 11-16. Buckner; and former WNBA player ,Rhonda Mapp. Skybrook Golf Club, 14720 Northgreen Drive, Huntersville. Contact Ursula Strong at 704/408-9872, or email sponsor@girltalkfoundationinc.com. Oct. 4-Nov. 16: Carolina Renaissance Festival. RenFest celebrates its 15th anniversary, with music, dancing, shopping, games, and rides. Located north of Charlotte between Concord and Huntersville, on Highway 73 at Poplar Tent Road. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Advance tickets available at Harris Teeter; adults, $17; 5-12, $6; children under 5, free. Tickets at the gate are an additional $1. Print discount tickets online at RenFestInfo.com. For information, call 877/896-5544. Oct. 9: Queens University of Charlotte Hosts Author Philippa Gregory. The Learning Society of Queens, together with the University’s Friends of the Library, partner to bring Gregory, author of The Other Boleyn Girl, to The Queen City. Dana Auditorium. 7 p.m. $15. Call 704/337-2458, or visit www.queens.edu/learningsociety to buy tickets. Oct. 11: Baubles and Bags Sale and Appraisal Event. Gently used designer handbags and jewelry will be offered at the third annual sale benefiting Assistance League of Charlotte. Includes free, on-site appraisals by Perry’s at SouthPark (9 a.m.-noon; one appraisal per person). Assistance League of Charlotte Thrift Shop, 3600 S. Tryon St. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit www.charlotte.assistanceleague.org for information. Oct. 16: Eighth Annual Blast for the Past. This awards presentation for commercial and residential preservation efforts includes a silent auction, live music from The Noel Friedline Band, refreshments, and master of ceremonies, Mike Collins, host of WFAE’s Charlotte Talks. 6 p.m. $45 a ticket; $80 for two. Visit www.HistoricCharlotte.org/blast.html for information. Oct.18: Around The World in 20 Years. International House celebrates its 20th anniversary with an evening of arts, music, and traditions from over 20 countries. Hilton
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Charlotte Center City. 6:30 p.m.-midnight. Call 704/3338099, or visit www.ihclt.org for information. Oct. 18: Charlotte Out of the Darkness Community Walk. Supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, which benefits local and national suicide prevention and awareness programs. Freedom Park. Registration, 8:30 a.m.; walk, 11 a.m. Visit www.outofthedark.org for information. Oct. 18: Second Annual WAM JAM Charity Concert. The Women’s Auxiliary of Motorsports’ concert offers performances by recording artists Rick Springfield, Eddie Money, Lou Gramm, and John Waite. Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium, Kannapolis. For tickets, call 704/932-FANS (3267), or visit www.intimidatorsbaseball.com. Oct. 18: A Breath of Fresh Art Auction. Enjoy live music, art, and signature martinis to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Hart Witzen Gallery. 6:30-10 p.m. $50 in advance; $65 at the door. To view art for sale or purchase tickets, visit http://Charlotte.cff.org/Breath. Oct 21-22: Khadija al-Salami Lecture Series. The author of Tears of Sheba, the amazing account of her survival during Yemen’s civil war, will speak at the Charlotte Museum of History (Oct. 21), and Dana Auditorium, Queens University of Charlotte (Oct. 22). Nov. 1: The Korean War Veterans Association’s Golden Oldies 2008. Help raise money for the $250,000 KWV Memorial to be built in Mint Hill Park. Featured entertainers include Chuck Ayers, an Elvis tribute artist; Tony King, a Roy Orbison tribute artist; The Carolina Blues Brothers; and singer Christa Owen. Proceeds go to the N.C. State Memorial for Korean War Vets. Masonic Lodge, Lawyers Road, Mint Hill. $25. 6 p.m. Call Don Putnam at 704/496-4709 for advance tickets; for information call Rustee Lane at 704/545-6618. Nov. 7-9; 14-16: 2008 Holiday House. Built by Tyler Homes and decorated by Amy Lomax Tarlton of
On Spring and Buffalo, the tour includes cooking and decorating demonstrations. All ticket proceeds benefit the Community Free Clinic. The Village at Kellswater Bridge, 2898 Lock Erne Ave. Visit www.CommunityFreeClinic.org for information. Nov. 8: Inaugural Kyle Fleischmann Foundation’s Charity Benefit Golf Tournament and Banquet. Commemorates the one-year anniversary of 24-year-old Fleischmann’s disappearance and benefits the Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose goal is to raise awareness and provide educational tools for families of missing adults. Ballantyne Resort. $125 per golfer, or $400 per foursome; banquet dinner tickets, $50. For information, visit www.thekff.org. Nov. 8: Leadership Charlotte’s Annual Legacy Awards. Presented by Bank of America, the event will honor those creating a legacy in our community, including Ruth G. Shaw, Amy Rice Blumenthal, and Philip Blumenthal. ImaginOn. 6:45 p.m. $100. For information, visit www.leadershipcharlotte.org. Nov. 14: The First Annual Pearls On The Porch Gala. Proceeds benefit the Lake Norman Chapter of Dress for Success. The evening gala features a jazz trio, chocolate fountain, wine, hors d’oeuvres, pearl cupcakes, and a silent auction. Historic Ranson House in Huntersville. $50. Call 704/264-4006 for information. Through Nov. 14: Slice of Rain Bake Sale. Buy a pie and help the Regional AIDS Interfaith Network provide assistance to those affected by HIV/AIDS. Choose from three gourmet delectable delights prepared by Something Classic. To place an order, visit www.sliceofrain.org. Nov. 22: 2008 Hope Gala. The annual fundraising event by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will honor Chris Matthews of MSNBC’s Hardball and The Chris Matthews Show with the 2008 Living and Giving Award. Charlotte Convention Center. For event details, call 704/561.0828. TCW
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