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Contents September 2010

68 49 Departments 12 From The Publisher Experience The Arts

14 Girl Time

Tips, Trends, And Fancies

18 Queen City Jewels

Happenings You Don’t Want To Miss

24 On The Move

With The Neighbors

Make Your Debit Card Work For You

What You Need To Know To Stay Well

Fashionably Expecting — With Help From The Bump Maternity Boutique

The Skin Center Of North Carolina Specializes In You

Fall Into This Season’s New Looks

82 Tomorrow’s Charlotte Woman Charlotte’s Future Fabulous Females

60 Fashion

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Clean Up Your Corporate Speak

40 Meet Our Advertisers

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67 Beauty

68 At Home A Modern Gem Makes Nice

26 Money Talks

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Charlotte Women Making Strides

25 Work Notes

66 Meet Our Advertisers

76 Health Flash

80 Meet Our Advertisers

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28 Volume XIV, Number 5 September 2010 PUBLISHER

Belva Greenage ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

Fern Howerin Editor

Michelle Young Hubacher Assistant Editor

Karsen Price ART DIRECTor

Anita O’Hara SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Cara Gracie INTERN

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28 A Museum Fit For A Queen City Cyndee Patterson Helps Bring Modern Art To Uptown

32 Facing The Music Elina Lev Contributes Passion, Brilliance To The Charlotte Symphony 36 Art In Motion Martha Connerton’s Kinetic Works Studio Fills The Stage With Modern Dance

FEATUREs 41 Beautiful Dreamers A Look At The Inspiration Behind Seven Area Working Artists

49 A Change Of Art

Setting The Stage With A New Season Of Shows, Performances, And Exhibits

58 Gallery Crawl A Listing Of Local Art Galleries

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Business Manager

Nikki Wilson WEb Designer

Cliff McNamara CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Jennifer Bradford-Epstein Fiona Harmon Michele Huggins Melinda Johnston Courtney McLaughlin Lee Rhodes Ginger Sprinkle CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Augusto Photography Armando Bellmas James Brown Brad Forth 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. Subscription rate is $20 per year for 11 issues plus the TCW Resource Guide. Copyright ©2010 Today’s Woman, Inc. All rights reserved. Copying or reproduction, in part or in whole, is strictly prohibited. Today’s Charlotte Woman and Today’s Woman Inc. do not necessarily endorse the views and perceptions of contributors or advertisers.

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Coffee & Conversation Meet Us At The Southern Women’s Show Start your day with TCW at the Southern Women’s Show. Our second annual networking breakfast is Sept. 17, from 7:30 to 10 a.m., at the Park. Three of the most

The Workout Everyone’s Talking About It’s almost here — cooler weather — and

engaging women in town — The Satisfied Life co-hosts Ramona Holloway, Pam Stone, and Sharon Decker — will be on hand, plus Stephanie Dawkins, author of

Corporate Coffee: Success Never Tasted So Good. The event will raise funds for the Belva Wallace Greenage Cancer Foundation. For information or tickets, visit todayscharlottewoman.com/tcw-events.

with it comes a barrage of holiday goodies, not to mention the endless battle of the bulge. Your best weapon is simple: exercise. But, like many Americans, you’re probably bored with the same old workout. Never fear. The solution is all in the hips. Zumba is a high-energy, booty-shaking cardio workout that targets every part of the body by using a combination of basic Latin dance steps mixed with various fitness moves. Visit todayscharlottewoman.com for a look into the exercise craze that Angie Acosta, owner and artistic director of Queen City Dancing Queen, describes as “a party in the exercise room.”

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Get Modern With The Bechtler

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In this issue of TCW, we profile one of the forces behind the success of the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art — Cyndee Patterson. If you have not yet visited this gem in The Queen City’s crown, check out our Web site for a look inside this iconic building, and then put a date on your calendar to experience the real thing this month. Follow Us

Get Connected Social media outlets enhance relationships, make information gathering easier, and keep us in the loop with just a click. Want to be in the loop with us? Find Today’s Charlotte Woman on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

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Add New Players To Your Recipe Rotation Ah, September. With the return of football season comes the need to prepare easy, portable, but delicious appetizers for pre-game celebrations. If you’re ready to move beyond hot wings and layered dip, check out todayscharlottewoman.com this month. Adding some new players to your game day rotation is easier than you think! Our online recipe options include Clone of a Pretzel Dip, Crunchy Avocado Salad, and Shrimp and Pork Balls with Spicy Lime Dipping Sauce.

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Start your day at the Southern Women’s Show Meet your co-workers and friends, grab a bite to eat, and mingle with some of The Queen City’s leading ladies! Light breakfast • Networking opportunities • Admission to the Southern Women’s Show

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FromThePublisher

Experience The Arts

was driving past the Mint Museum recently, and as I noticed the banners exclaiming “Experience Art,” I began pondering those moments when I came face to face with the arts and felt as though I had truly experienced the work. If you’re lucky — and here in The Queen City, we certainly have plenty of opportunity — you, too, have been moved by art. And, if you’re like me, many arts encounters may come to mind when you think of walking out of a theater as the house lights come back up, or stepping out onto the sidewalk after spending an afternoon in a museum. Several years ago, when attending a presentation of Innovative Works by North Carolina Dance Theatre, I had no preconceptions about what I was to see that evening. I knew the quality of the dance would be superb, of course. My experience as an audience member has allowed me to see numerous dance companies, from Alvin Ailey to my daughter’s recitals. But, on this particular evening, I was just happy to have been invited by my friend, Amy, to see a “show.” I was treated to an experience that exceeded my perceptions of what dance could be. The stories that unfolded on stage, one at a time, told tales of love, faith, family dysfunction, and even current events. I was transported as the dance allowed me to interpret these innovative works according to my personal time/space/thought continuum. The sparse sets and the brief introduction by Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux were all I needed to truly immerse myself into the dances, the dancers, and the messages. I still recall how I felt coming out of the cozy Booth Playhouse that night: It was pure bliss, an unequivocal love of the creative spirit. As we tell the stories in this, our Annual Arts Issue, of champions, creators, geniuses, and dreamers who are part of the Charlotte arts scene, per-

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haps you will hearken back to the experiences that fueled your own love of the arts. One of the first people I encountered when I arrived in Charlotte, in 2001, was Cyndee Patterson, who is profiled in the magazine this month. She and I both served on the board of the Community Building Initiative, acting on another part of what her family describes as her “community involvement gene.” As a champion for the arts in the Charlotte community, she has touched several initiatives you will recognize, most recently the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. This month, we also meet the powerhouse behind modern dance company Kinetic Works. Founding artistic and executive director Martha Connerton has made it her mission to foster an appreciation for the art of modern dance in our community. And what celebration of the arts would be complete without a tribute to the Charlotte Symphony? Our profile of dynamo Elina Lev highlights her role as associate concertmaster for the Symphony. Her accomplishments with the violin are as astounding and diverse as her talents. In our annual look at “Beautiful Dreamers,” you’ll also meet seven women with one thing in common — a dedication to their crafts. Discover what inspires their talents and passions. Our hope is that this issue, while highlighting the wealth and abundance of arts that we are so fortunate to possess in The Queen City, reminds you of the moments that have kindled your desire to experience the arts with flourish.

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idying your yard for fall (and readying your trees for the winter ice storms that love the Carolinas) is a good idea as the weather turns from steamy to balmy. If you have fallen trees in your yard or limbs that are perilously dangling, you may need to hire a professional tree service to help clean up your property and remove debris. The Better Business Bureau offers the following advice for hiring a tree service contractor:

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he third annual Charlotte Fine Art & Craft Show, presented by Hot Works, is Oct. 9 and 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at The Park (formerly the Merchandise Mart). The show features the wares of 150 juried artists from around the world, including paintings, clay, glass, sculpture, wood, fiber, photography, and more — for sale to the public. Pictured here is the work of artist Woodrow Nash.

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Out Of Body, Into Possibility Lark & Key Embodies Exhibits

hrough Sept. 25, Lark & Key Gallery’s South End location is offering Embodied, an exhibit centered around four contemporary artists whose work explores the physical and emotional nature of the human form and its relationship to the world it inhabits, real or imagined. Embodied features work by Susan Hall (whose ethereal work titled “Dawn” is pictured at right), Duy Huynh, Elizabeth D’Angelo, and Paula Smith. In conjunction with Women Centered Art Co-Op, Lark & Key’s NoDa location is also presenting Dwell in Possibility, a showcase for the works of WCAC members. WCAC works to strengthen the female

voice by offering studio space, workshops, classes, and mentoring opportunities.

WantToGo? Lark & Key’s South End location is at 128 E. Park Ave., Suite B. For information, call 704/334-4616. The Gallery’s NoDa location is at 453-B E. 36th St. For information, call 704/379-1826, or visit larkandkey.com.

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Lunch And Learn A Celebration Of Entrepreneurial Women

Experience the wares of 40 ceramic artists at the sixth annual Potters Market, presented by Delhom Service League. The Potters Market is Sat., Sept. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the lawn of The Mint Museum Randolph. Proceeds support The Mint’s decorative arts collection.

WantToGo? Visit mintmuseum.org for information.

Freedom Walk Update Last month’s issue incorrectly stated the date of Operation Homefront’s Freedom 5K Run. The race begins at 8 a.m., Sat. Sept. 4, at Freedom Park. Proceeds benefit military families in Charlotte. Visit operationhomefront.net/nc/ for information.

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Tickets are $40 per guest and include lunch, tax, gratuity, and parking. Contact Krista Manns at 704/333-3295 or krista_manns@mortons.com to purchase tickets.

Visit southernwomensshow.com for a complete rundown of the Show’s events, demonstrations, and appearances.

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Headlining this year’s installment of the Southern Women’s Show, Sept. 16 through Sept. 19 at The Park Expo and Conference Center, is Food Network star and best-selling cookbook author Sandra Lee. Lee, who will appear Fri., Sept. 17 at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., has revolutionized the way home cooks think about traditional “from-scratch” methods with her signature 70/30 semi-homemade philosophy. She says with 70 percent ready-made products and 30 percent fresh-creative touches, you can take 100 percent of the credit for a great meal.

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his month, don’t forget the three Bs — Blues, Brews & BBQ. This unique festival returns to uptown Charlotte Sept. 10 and 11, where approximately 80 teams will compete for over $20,000 in prizes and bragging rights. The event is designed to delight all the senses, especially the taste buds. Teams create clever names and elaborately decorate work-

stations, and attendees sample barbecue while enjoying the smooth tunes of blues music and an array of beer samples. TCW

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rom the time of her arrival in The Queen City in 1979, Cyndee Patterson hit the ground running. First, a lifelong interest in art led her to question why Charlotte didn’t have an art festival. She launched the annual Springfest celebration, and later, the musical celebration known as Jazz Fest. Her other passion — politics — led

to her involvement in the gubernatorial campaign of Eddie Knox. Soon, people were asking why she herself didn’t consider getting involved in politics. So she did, serving as an at-large Charlotte City Council member from 1985 to 1993, and Mayor Pro-Tem from 1989 to 1991.

“Charlotte just turned out to be such a good spot for me,” says Patterson, president of the Duke Mansion and of the Lee Institute, a nonprofit organization that serves the local community through a host of collaborative projects. “It was almost serendipitous. The family joke is that I got the ‘community involvement’ gene. There is something about doing, building, and knowing your community that I enjoy. It’s not labor at all for me; it’s more love.” Love for her community is, in fact, what propelled Patterson to the center of the movement to bring the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, originally planned for installation at Mountain Island Lake in north Charlotte, to Charlotte’s uptown area, anchoring what has developed into a cultural campus on South Tryon Street.

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imagined building a gallery on his property at the lake, where, for years, he had an artist colony of like-minded individuals. “His idea,” says Boyer, “was to build a space where artists and art lovers could turn for inspiration and joy and provocation — things we all need, but things creative artists need very much.” Swiss architect Mario Botta was already on board for the project, and groundbreaking was being planned, when Patterson became aware of Andreas Bechtler’s intentions. She made some calls and pulled together several key decision makers in Charlotte, including Michael Marsicano from Foundation For The Carolinas, Bechtler’s chief advisor. They had what Patterson calls a “freewheeling conversation.” Then, everyone went off to their respective organizations and began trying to move the project along — with the goal of building the museum uptown. Ultimately, the Arts & Science Council led a successful endowment campaign, and the museum received the endorsement of the city council and the state legislature. >

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Designed by eminent Swiss architect Mario Botta, the bechtler museum building, itself, is a piece of art. The whimsical work of Niki de Saint Phalle greets visitors on the museum’s plaza in the form of the mirrored statue The firebird.

“A good bit of time and conversation and all the wrangling one would imagine occurred,” Boyer says. “And, in the end, a truly remarkable deal was forged.” In January of this year, the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art opened its doors for the first time. The collection within reflects the rise of modernism and includes works by a roster of the most influential artists of the mid-20th century, including Miró, Giacometti, Picasso, Calder, Hepworth, Nicholson, and Warhol. “One of the most exciting elements is that the vast majority of the works have never been seen in an institutional setting before,” 30

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Boyer explains. “There were a couple of exhibitions in Europe, as the collection was forming, but it’s safe to say you’ve not seen these works of art. These are truly new to the vast majority of visitors.” Yet the collection is not representative of selections made by curators, museum directors, and acquisition committees. On the contrary, it was amassed by two generations of the Bechtler family over the course of 70 years. Andreas Bechtler has, through the museum, made his collection available for all to enjoy. “So many pieces that are here came from close friends of the [Bechtler] family. They

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reflect great stories about the nature of friendship and partnership,” Boyer says. “Even in the face of the historical importance and the pervasive influence of these works and their seriousness, there is also a great foundation of joy.”

A City With Art As current board chair of the Bechtler Museum, Cyndee Patterson shares in that joy. “It’s been very fun for me and fits right into what I love, which is visual arts,” Patterson says. “The quality of the art that Andreas had in his collection and the recognition I knew it could bring to Charlotte … it’s really remarkable. And Andreas is so open and willing to give to the community. He is an amazing person.” Patterson is a pretty amazing person in her own right. Though there is no such thing as a typical day for her, she usually starts her morning with a workout and then heads to her office, where she runs the Duke Mansion and the Lee Institute. There’s her ongoing community work to be completed, and on a personal note, she enjoys gardening, cooking, and entertaining, as well as

spending time with her husband, college-age son, and goddaughter. On the weekends, she likes to get away to the family’s mountain house, but she says she is in Charlotte to stay. So what does the future hold for Patterson? “At 60, people keep saying, ‘Are you going to slow down?’ and I answer, ‘I guess so, but I don’t know when,’ ” Patterson says. “I like my life.” Before the economy took a hit, Patterson says she was considering retirement, but now she wants to ensure the long-term health of the Duke Mansion and the Lee Institute. “This is my legacy job, so I really need to get this to a secure standing,” she says. “I’m healthy and I’m having a good time, so as long as those two things are going on, I’ll keep doing it.” In the meantime, her imprint on Charlotte’s art world continues to grow, as more people enjoy the beautiful fruits of her effort. “We are so lucky that we have somebody like Cyndee, with her unusually deep experience in nonprofit leadership,” Boyer says. “She is somebody who knows the cultural history of this city so well.” TCW

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Lev is the new associate concertmaster’s absence, she fills the principal chair ter for the Charlotte Symphony. At 23, for several operas, classics, and “Lolshe is one of the youngest people to ever lipops” performances. She works with hold a leading chair with the Symphony. the concertmaster assisting in unifying Originally from St. Petersburg, Rus- the string players — the violins, the celsia, Lev began playing the violin at age los, the violas, the basses — and com5. The daughter of professional musi- municating between the conductor and cians, her ties to music are deep. She orchestra to create a cohesive, harmoplayed her first recital at 6, and after the nious unit. She spends hours each day performance, she was invited to attend practicing her talent and constantly the highly prestigious Secondary Spe- expanding her musical repertoire, most cial Music School for the gifted children recently learning more pops selections. of the Rimsky-Korsakov St. Petersburg Though devoted to classical music comState Conservatory. She made her debut posed by the likes of Brahms, Mozart, with the St. Petersburg State Philhar- Schubert, and Haydn, Lev finds playing monic Orchestra at the age of 13, and popular music fun. “Because of my has played recitheavy emphasis als and performed in classical, I with orchestras Equally important to playing really have to throughout Rusnotes is talking to people and learn about the sia, Europe, and (pops) artists,” the United States learning what is dear to them Lev says. “I ever since. and what their favorite pieces am listening to Lev earned her are. It’s crucial to know people more pop to preundergraduate pare. (Pop music) degree at the Chibecause they define the city. tells a lot about cago College of — Elina Lev people, and it’s Performing Arts always great to at Roosevelt University, where she studied with Vadim connect to the community and know Gluzman, an acclaimed solo violinist. more about people.” Energetic and quick witted, Lev says Most recently, Lev was a rotating concertmaster with the New World Sym- she likes sharing her insight and skills phony in Miami. She competed with with aspiring musicians. Her mother, more than 1,000 other gifted musicians who was a violinist at the St. Petersburg for one of 30 fellowships at the orches- Opera House and a music teacher, tral academy, where she gained neces- instilled in Lev the value of sharing and sary skills to take on leadership positions teaching music. Lev now teaches with the in top orchestras throughout the world. Charlotte Music School and has some private students. She finds inspiration in her students’ dedication and desire to play. Lots Of Strings Attached “If you learn to appreciate music early In her role with the Charlotte Symphony, Lev fills the second violin chair in life, you can appreciate (music) throughand often plays principal violinist for out your life,” she says. “It’s wonderful to the pops concerts. In the concertmas- teach and see the results of hard work.”>

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Not limiting herself to the symphony stage, Lev enjoys playing different types of concerts — including a performance at the Tosco Music Party, a showcase of various acoustic musicians. However, symphony music is something she wants to make accessible to more people through education and understanding. Lev enjoys playing at different venues around town as a way to reach people. She encourages regular concertgoers and first-time symphony guests to attend preconcert talks that introduce pieces that will be performed, as well as information about historical and social happenings that influenced the musical composition. Off stage, Lev says she learns a lot from attending donor events and meeting members of the community. “Equally important to playing notes is talking to people and learning what is dear to them and what their favorite 34

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pieces are,” she says. “It’s crucial to know people because they define the city.” Lev is just completing her first season with the Charlotte Symphony, and she has made many great friends. High-spirited and very open, Lev’s youthfulness fuels her spirit to keep excelling in the music world. Having experienced life in different cultures around the world, she values the opportunity to live and work in a multicultural community. “I like people’s drive for equal respect and to have the individual chance to live up to my own expectations,” she says. As a professional musician, Lev is con-

tinually working to perfect her craft, learn new things, and to keep the passion alive in the notes. Her personal passion to play flourished, she says, when she was only 14 and playing a competition in Paris. She recalls the life-altering moment, when a visually impaired member of the audience approached Lev. “She told me that when I played, she thought about her children and her life, and not her illness,” Lev says. The reaction struck the young musician. “I realized then how powerful music is, and how it brings people together regardless of age, gender, religion, or social status.” TCW

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Connerton’s success as an artistic Institute and on the rosters of the North director and choreographer has come on and South Carolina Arts Councils, United the heels of her own personal accomplish- Arts of Raleigh/Wake County and Fayments, which comprise a lengthy dance etteville/Cumberland County, and the career that includes touring both nation- Asheville Area Arts Council. Connerton draws from her own ally and worldwide with, to name just a few, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Louisville extensive repertoire to strengthen and Ballet, The Joyce Trisler Danscompany, train dancers. She aims to share what she and American Ballet Comedy. In addition knows with members of her troupe, and to performing, Connerton has also cho- takes immense pleasure in seeing her reographed for modern dance and ballet dancers perform as she tries to broaden companies nationwide, as well as for mu- their ranges, techniques, and artistry. “It’s sical theater and opera. A small sampling interesting for me to convey what I want of her choreography includes work with to see in someone else,” she says. “I am Louisville Ballet, American Ballet Theatre at the point that I can’t perform anymore. II, North Carolina Dance Theatre, Ope- I simply can’t push my body the way I used to because ra Carolina, and my joints and ligaher own companIt’s interesting for me to convey ments won’t susies, SPHERE and Kinetic Works. what I want to see in someone tain it.” Alyce Cristina else. I am at the point that I Vallejo Moran, who State Of Dance can’t perform anymore. I sim- has danced with Touting Kinetic Works as “the ply can’t push my body the way Kinetic Works for four years, actustate’s premier conI used to, because my joints ally began dancing temporary dance and ligaments won’t sustain it. under Connerton’s company since 2000,” instruction at the Connerton has pro— Martha Connerton age of 10. Connerduced area dance festivals, concerts, and collaborative ton was one of her first modern-dance/ projects; established a presence in the ballet teachers. “Martha cares about statewide school system as a major force her dancers,” Vallejo Moran says. “And in arts education; and taught at colleges although our contract reads ‘part time,’ and universities throughout the country. she does everything in her power to offer When there was time to spare, she served us opportunities to do what we love to on community boards, committees, and do — dance.” task forces, but always with a keen eye focused on promoting the cause of dance First Steps and the arts in our city, county, and state. The company made its concert For the past 17 years, Connerton has debut in July 2003, at the Afro-American served on the board of the North Caro- Cultural Center (now called The Harvey lina Dance Alliance, as well as advisory B. Gantt Center for African-American committees of Charlotte’s Arts & Science Arts + Culture). Audience attendance Council, North Carolina Arts Council, and response confirmed Charlotte was the South Carolina Arts Commission, ready for a professional dance company Blumenthal Education Institute, and with a little something different to offer. ArtsTeach. She also served as a teaching Boasting a roster of the finest contempoartist in New York for the Lincoln Center rary dancers in the Charlotte area, >

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Connerton’s refreshing and unique choreographic work was quickly seen as a welcome addition to the menu of cultural arts in The Queen City. Kinetic Works features two arenas: an educational ensemble that tours statewide, and production of an annual and highly anticipated summer dance concert staged locally. Connerton hopes to incorporate an additional performance to the company’s 2011 season. First up for early March at Actor’s Theater are plans for a 30-year retrospective of solo and duet work highlighting Connerton’s own dance work since 1980. “This will be a smaller production based on looking back and looking forward,” she says. “It’s a look at where I have come from, and how I am passing my personal work along to my dancers now.” The most recent concert, which showcased six of Kinetic Works’ dancers in the summer company, was Black, White and Blues, based on Greensboro’s Woolworth’s civil-rights, lunchcounter sit-ins in 1960. This historic theme was set to music by blues great Jimmy Reed, while also featuring guest choreographer Duane Cyrus, a former principal dancer with Alvin Ailey and Martha Graham. In addition to her passion for dance and teaching, Connerton also explores another creative outlet far from the stage and a little closer to the stove. Drawing from her cooking-school experience, and honed on the sidelines of her dance career, she enjoys creating customdesigned cakes for weddings, anniversaries, graduations, and other significant events. In addition to her work as director of Kinetic Works, Connerton is also the owner of the aptly named company The Dancing Chef. “I find the cake creative process is similar to designing and creating a dance work, due to the vision process, planning the architectural angle, and making it happen in space,” she says. “An inspiring dance is over after you watch it; a cake is beautiful until after you eat it. Then it, too, dissolves like dance.” TCW

clockwise from top left: MARTHa CONNERTON, PERFORMING Bach’s St. John Passion, a solo commissioned by David Tang’s Firebird Arts Alliance; Joshua Kurtzberg, AS PART OF CONNERTON’S WORLD PREMIERE High and Lonesome, to music by blues great Jimmy Reed; Duane Cyrus’ woRK, A Seat in History, based on the Greensboro Civil-Rights Sit-Ins of 1960; CONNERTON’S DANCERS PERFORMING High and Lonesome.

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rom poetry to painting, theater to storytelling, Charlotte is home to a host of women who continually inspire us with their talent and tireless dedication to their respective crafts. Art, for them, is a passion, a pastime, and (sometimes) even a paycheck. Making a living as an artist, for these women, is not nearly as important, though, as making a life. Working on their craft is what propels them, and, lucky us, we reap the benefit of their efforts. Through Charlotteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vivid rainbow of artistic personalities and genres, we witness the power of art. TCW took a quick peek into the workshops and minds of a handful of artists creating in The Queen City. >

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n a typical day, you might find Carmella Jarvi near a swimming pool, shooting pictures both from outside and underneath the water, for use in her artwork. “I often paint a solitary woman moving through water, a private moment of

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Becky’s New Car Oct. 27-Nov. 13 (Previews Oct. 22-23)

Agnes of God April 21-May 21, 2011

Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some) Dec. 1-18

Neon Psalms June 16-July 16, 2011

Blue Door Feb. 16-March 5, 2011 (Previews Feb. 11-12)

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Lecture Philosopher/art critic/author Arthur Danto presents a lecture on Andy Warhol, Oct. 28. School of Paris: European Abstraction Post World War II Sept. 10-Jan. 3, 2011

Nov. 20, 21 The 56th Annual Singing Christmas Tree Dec. 4-5 The Singing Christmas Tree For Kids! Dec. 4 (at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.) Love-Sexy: Bohème To Bublé

Niki de Saint Phalle: Creation of a New Mythology April 1-Aug. 29, 2011

Feb. 11 (Benefit for Carolina Voices), Feb. 12, 2011 Heroes: An American Celebration

Music and Museum Series An innovative concert/lecture that fuses image, music, and conversation to provide an insider’s perspective on a featured work. Sept. 26; Oct. 29, 31; Nov. 12, 14 For 2011: Jan. 28, 30; Feb. 13, 25, 27; March 25, 27; April 29; May 1

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The Elephant Man Oct. 28-Nov. 21

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Charlotte Concert Band charlotteconcertband.org 704/337-2213 Folksongs Oct. 30 Young People’s Concert Feb. 26, 2011 Heroes April 30, 2011

Charlotte Concerts Charlotteconcerts.org 704/527-6680 Van Cliburn Competition Winner: Nobuyuki Tsujii Oct. 15 Chanticleer Nov. 5 Orpheus Chamber Orchestra March 18, 2011 The Assads April 15, 2011

Charlotte Folk Society folksociety.org 704/563-7080 Bluegrass Meets Mariachi Oct. 8 Clyde “Pop” Ferguson Sr. Nov. 12 Jonesalee March 11, 2011 Robin Bullock April 8, 2011 Trent Wagler & The Steel Wheels May 13, 2011

The Charlotte Museum Of History And Hezekiah Alexander Homesite

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Charlotte Symphony charlottesymphony.org 704/972-2000 Classics Elgar Concerto Sept. 24-25 Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 Oct. 8-9 Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 Nov. 5-6 Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture “Fingal’s Cave” Jan. 14-15, 2011 Tchaikovsky “Romeo and Juliet” Feb. 11-12, 2011 Brahms Academic Festival Overture April 1-2, 2011 Pops The Duke Ellington Orchestra Oct. 1-2 LeAnn Rimes Oct. 29 Magic Of Christmas Dec. 3-4 Fascinatin’ Rhythm Jan. 21-22, 2011 Chris Botti May 21, 2011

Charlotte Youth Ballet charlotteyouthballet.com 980/322-5522 The Nutcracker Dec. 3-5 Coppélia March 25-26, 2011 >

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Children’s Theatre Of Charlotte ctcharlotte.org 704/973-2800 Teeny Tiny Tales Nov. 6-7 Scrooge! Dec. 3-23 And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank March 4-13, 2011 Lyle the Crocodile April 1-17, 2011

Davidson Community Players davidsoncommunityplayers.org 704/892-7953 Once On This Island Jr. Nov. 12-14, 19-21 A Christmas Story Dec. 2-5, 9-12, 15-19

Harvey B. Gantt Center For African-American Arts + Culture

ganttcenter.org 704/547-3700 Charlotte Collects African American Art Sept. 10-Jan. 9, 2011 Protégé: Sam Gilliam and Kevin Cole Sept. 10-Jan. 9, 2011 English trumpet soloist Alison Balsom performs with the Charlotte Symphony at Belk Theater.

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704/333-9755 Exhibits Steve Perille: Unfiltered Through Jan. 30, 2011 Suspicious Minds Through Feb. 6, 2011 Body & Soul Feb. 7-May 15, 2011 Bring the Family Feb. 14-May 22, 2011 Film New German Cinema October 2010

Matthews Playhouse Of The Performing Arts matthewsplayhouse.com 704/846-8343 The Diary of Anne Frank Oct. 8-10, 15-17, 22-24 Miss Nelson is Missing Nov. 5-7, 12-14

McColl Center For Visual Art mccollcenter.org 704/332-5535 ZipStir: Installations by Jonathan Brilliant and Hong Seon Jang Sept. 3- Jan. 8, 2011 (Opening reception Sept. 24) 2011 Spring Exhibition: John Osario Buck and Scott Townsend Jan. 21-March 19, 2011 (Opening reception Jan. 21) 2011 Summer Exhibition: Jeff Schmuki and Heather Lewis April 15-Aug. 19, 2011 (Opening reception April 15) >

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Clockwise from top: Trent Wagler & The Steel Wheels, Charlotte Folk Society, Great Aunt Stella Center; Lily Tomlin comes to Belk Theater, courtesy of the Comedy Zone and N.C. Blumenthal PAC; Charlotte 1975, from The Light Factory’s “Steve Perille: Unfiltered” exhibit, Middleton McMillan Gallery; “ZipStir: Installations by Jonathan Brilliant and Hong Seon Jang,” McColl Center For Visual Art.

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Billy Elliot The Musical Jan. 12-30, 2011, Ovens Auditorium Young Frankenstein March 15-20, 2011, Belk Theater Blue Man Group April 19-24, 2011, Belk Theater

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Theatre Charlotte theatrecharlotte.org 704/376-3777 Annie Sept. 10-12, 16-19, 22-26 Steel Magnolias Oct. 29-31; Nov. 4-7, 11-14 The Graduate Jan. 21-23, 27-30; Feb. 3-6, 2011 Rent May 13-15, 18-22, 25-29, 2011 TCW

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Elder Art Gallery 1427 South Blvd. 704/370-6337 elderart.com

Beet Contemporary Crafts & Functional Arts 3202-A N. Davidson St. 704/334-3558 www.beetonline.com

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Center of the Earth Gallery By appointment only. Contact Ruth Ava Lyons at 704/996-3256 centeroftheearth.com

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Christa Faut Gallery 19818 N. Cove Road Suite E3, Jetton Village Cornelius 704/892-5312 christafautgallery.com

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Falling In Love With Your Wardrobe A Seasonal Approach To Fashion By Fiona Harmon • photos courtesy of belk

hile we continue to keep our belts fairly tight (whether it’s the skinny belt still popular this season, or the wide ‘80s-inspired number popping up on runways), shopping

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According to Arlene Goldstein, vice president of trend merchandising and fashion director for Belk Inc., there is good news for the style-conscious and budget-minded consumer. “The importance of one key dramatic piece has never been more important,” she says. Adding a great dress, accessorizing with the still-present chunky necklace, or working boots of every height, heel construction, and material into your fall repertoire can be as easy as A-B-C-D.

Always Authentic Belk’s fashion forecast includes a look Goldstein calls “real-life clothes” with a bit of a twist. The look seems to trend toward a youthful market, but the concept is translatable to any age group. Details like rolled hems, hidden plackets, and military-inspired touches add a depth to these styles that make them fun to wear.

Nubby textures are always right for fall; you’ll see these textures manifest into interpretations of brushed flannel, sweater knits, and winterized cotton. All shades of red are working their way into autumnal looks, as well. Accessorizing the “authentic” style means vintage leather handbags, distressed metal jewelry, and rugged boots of all heights. Clogs are another interesting option to consider this season.

Beautifully Lavish The “lavish” look is all about the details — from a “simple spray of stones” to bits of lace, burnouts, and crushed corsages. Embellishments carry over from last year’s looks. Textiles are ornate and include knits, sheers, lace, tapestries, and velvet, which Goldstein says “has a short window but is definitely back for fall.” >

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Sculptural jewelry (think spring’s chunky necklaces) and embellished shoes add to the look of luxury that is abundant this season. Adding a large, crushed-flower corsage to a dress with beautiful, simple lines puts you on the right track.

Classic And Trés Chic Think Chanel-inspired jackets and dresses, hourglass silhouettes, and shoulder emphasis, and you have Goldstein’s interpretation of “trés chic” in a nutshell. This style statement offers the most options for workto-play looks — from a grey tweed dress with a beautiful peplum waist to a houndstooth belted sheath with a shot of ruffles at the hem. “Juxtapositions are still very relevant,” Goldstein says. “Unexpected pairings always add interest and fun.” Accessories for this look include chain bags, layers of pearls, pretty hair adornments, and even fur. Sculpted pumps make sense with these looks, as well. >

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Daring And Over The Top Silhouettes in edgy shapes, with sharp tailoring and exaggerated proportions, mark this style statement for fall. Color blocking, which appeared in dresses this spring and summer, is back and joined by other strong graphics, geometrics, and

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Your toes might be heading for cover, now that summer is behind us. But your fingers can take center stage, auditioning some of fall’s hottest shades of nail color. From gold to green (yes, green!) to inky blue, nail polish no longer plays the shrinking violet.

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f you drive down one particular street in Cotswold, passing one particular home, you may be tempted to stop, back up, and drive by again — this time taking a good, long look as you go past. Cathy Powell and her partner, Janie Lee, share the 3,700-squarefoot modern, Frank Lloyd Wright-esque house that is unlike anything else on this

traditional street. Yet, it somehow fits. As the home’s architect Stanley Russell says, the home is “a 21st-century house that respects its mid-20th-century neighborhood.”

Five years ago, Powell purchased the three-quarter acre of property with the intent of demolishing the existing ranch to make way for a new home that portrayed her conviction of “less is more.” Powell and Russell worked for six months to translate to paper and then blueprint the lifestyle she envisioned. “It was a collaborative effort,” Russell says. “Cathy and I worked together to create something that neither of us could have come up with alone.” Powell explains that Russell’s willingness to listen to her hopes for the home made all the difference in its outcome. “Stan was very sensitive to how I wanted to live, from building materials to the style of the house,” she says. “There would be no formal spaces, the floor plan would be open, and indoor and outdoor would flow together. And I

wanted modern, clean lines.”

Banking On A Dream The more complex the project became, the more Russell was convinced that Randy Causey was the contractor for the job. With one phone call, Causey was on board. “When Stan gets something different, he gives me a call. And this design was different!” Causey says. “The house is wider at the back than at the front, so the walls aren’t square. Most carpenters want to build something that’s level and square; otherwise it’s difficult to figure out what to do,” he explains. “The other difference is the big steel beam that runs across the center [of the home] to hold up the vaulted roof,” Causey says. “It looked more like we were building a bank than a house.” >

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Powell admits the project initially raised some eyebrows among the neighbors — first with the 1,000-square-foot garage/guesthouse out back, followed by the unusual footprint and building process that didn’t trend with that of a conventional home. “Some of the neighbors were concerned,” Powell says, looking back at the beginning of the project. “I think it was a combination of construction not following the normal order, and not being able to visualize what the finished product would look like.”

Trick-Or-Treat But the first Halloween after Powell moved in, many neighbors rang her doorbell to tell her how much they loved the home, hinting at an invitation to see inside — especially after glimpsing the striking neon sculpture, by artist Rex Vinyl, glowing in the front entryway. The house itself is a work of art. The exterior is built of cedar and brick. The bronze, standing-seam metal roof boasts two offset gables with large overhangs and is edged with handcrafted gutters and rain chains instead of traditional downspouts. >

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Arrival at the front door requires passage through a custom steel gate into a brick-walled courtyard, where a large rectangular pool is situated against the low courtyard walls. The large front glass door opens into a great room with an expanse of maple floor that pairs with a pre-finished maple plywood ceiling, which provides the warmth of wood while still reflecting the natural light from the clerestory windows. A steel and wood staircase hugs the right side of the great room, leading to two guest rooms and a Jack and Jill bath upstairs. In addition to giving access to the second floor, Russell says the staircase is designed to provide a floating element within the larger > 72

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volume of the room, which serves as the dining, kitchen, and family area — all open, but each with a warm, intimate atmosphere.

Scoring Big With Design Walls throughout the house are white, reflecting Powell’s belief that art, not paint, should add the color and warmth to a room. Decorative pieces in the home are few and carefully chosen. Her love of lines and angles is apparent throughout the home, where everything from sinks to the master tub to most furniture is either rectangular or square. In fact, nothing curved is in sight. To the right of the entrance is a short hallway leading to a simple yet elegant workplace with glass pocket doors, built-in bookcases on one wall, a massive wooden handcrafted desk from California, a telescope, an electric guitar and some computer equipment — all meticulously arranged. The lack of clutter in the office, in fact, sets a pattern for the rest of the home. The living area features a fireplace surround of Riviera Gold granite nestled beside a custom, cherry-wood cabinet housing a large plasma television, an element Russell designed with the homeowner in mind. “Cathy told me she was a big NFL fan, so I worked hard to integrate the fireplace with a large TV,” he says. Between the master bedroom and bath, the architect was challenged with the same task. Custom shoji screens on one wall of the master suite provide the perfect connection between the two. When open, Powell can sit in the Neptune Whirlpool Zen bathtub and watch the games. Janie Lee, who comes from a background of more traditional homes and furnishings, says the simplicity and clean lines of the house are a welcome change of pace. “When you walk in this house, it’s serene,” she says. “There’s no wasted space. So many houses have rooms that, like good china, nobody uses but once or twice a year. We use every bit of this house.” TCW 74

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omen who measure their peak heart rates for exercise may need to learn new math. A new formula based on a large study from Northwestern Medicine provides a more accurate estimate of the heart rate a healthy woman should reach during exercise. The old formula — 220 minus age — has been used for almost four decades, however, it is based on studies of men. But, says cardiologist and author Dr. Martha Gulati, “Women are not small men. “Now we know for the first time what is normal for women,” Dr. Gulati adds, “and it’s a lower peak heart rate than for men.” The new formula is 206 minus 88 percent of age.

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According to Gulati, at age 50, the original formula gave a peak rate of 170 beats per minute for men and women. The new women’s formula gives a maximum heart rate of 162 beats for women. These changes have important implications for women’s health care. Physicians can now more accurately determine if women are having a normal or abnormal response to exercise, which will lower their risk of heart-related complications during stress tests. Although this formula may be a bit trickier to figure, Gulati says she is currently working on an iPhone application. For now, you may just have to carry a calculator to the gym.

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id you know that stroke is the third-leading cause of death in North Carolina? In fact, North Carolina has one of the highest stroke death rates in the country — a whopping 23 percent higher than the national average. According to the North Carolina Stroke Association, every 20 minutes someone in our state is hospitalized with a stroke, and every two hours, someone dies from a stroke. What’s more, women account for approximately 60 percent of all stroke deaths — more than double the death rate of breast cancer. Despite the high rate of stroke, NCSA found that only 20 percent of North Carolina adults know the signs and symptoms. As a result, NCSA has joined with local hospitals to launch a statewide screening and community outreach cam-

paign, which includes the message that stroke is preventable and treatable. By adopting a few simple lifestyle changes, such as losing weight and quitting smoking, you can lower your risk by up to 80 percent. Knowing the symptoms (numbness, weakness, and slurred speech) allows victims to get treatment sooner, and increases chances of recovery, as well. By providing a wealth of information on everything from stroke prevention and risk factor assessment to after-stroke care and support, NCSA hopes to provide essential knowledge and tools to the public and hospitals, with the goal of reducing the impact stroke has on our state’s population and economy. Visit ncstroke.org for information.

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Keeping up with medical information — immunization records, allergies to specific medicines, and even checklists for infant development or childhood growth charts — can be as difficult as it is important. In an effort to help parents maintain a system of organization when it comes to health care details for their children, physician Dr. Danielle Rose and educator Dr. Anne McIntosh created the Be Well Essential Medical Organizer. Published by Lorimer Press in Davidson, Be Well Essential Medical Organizer is a handy reference for parents that can be used to track medical information for children from birth to 18-plus years old. The book has been endorsed by Dr. Steve Edwards, former president of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Rose, currently the medical director for Charlotte Metro Hyperbarics, has long been committed to blending traditional medical practices with holistic complementary therapies. She came up with the idea for writing the guide while she was helping her own grandparents prepare for a move to assisted living. During the move, she discovered — literally — shoeboxes filled with their medical records. As she worked to organize the vast amount of critical information, she began to devise a simple, effective system for medical recordkeeping. Today, she works with the parents of her own patients to help organize critical information, which is especially crucial, she says, for young patients with special medical needs or ongoing health concerns. Dr. McIntosh teaches communication and has an avid interest in health care communication. Together, the two women are committed to the idea that keeping a clear record of a child’s development can be a big part of safeguarding their wellbeing and good health as they mature. The book may be purchased for $29.95 at lorimerpress.com.

n past years, some research has raised concerns that too much soy in our diets, like too much estrogen in our bodies, could accelerate cancer cell growth, especially in breast and ovarian tissue. But the latest research, which appears in the Journal of the American Medical Association, shows otherwise: a decrease in cancer cell growth when exposed to certain soy compounds. The beneficial effects of soy,

according to the study, are probably due to isoflavones, plant substances with a chemical structure similar to, but weaker than, estrogen. When you eat soy products, the isoflavones tend to attach to estrogen receptors on cancer cells, blocking out the body’s own natural, stronger estrogen and preventing it from stimulating the growth of that cell. Good sources of soy are tofu, edamame, miso, and soy milk.

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Fibroid Update An Alternative Solution May Be In The Works

Uterine fibroids may be present in up to 80 percent of all women of child-bearing age, although many don’t experience symptoms. But for one in every four women, according to the nonprofit National Uterine Fibroids Foundation, fibroids are a source of monthly, and sometimes constant, misery. These noncancerous growths in and around the uterus can cause heavy bleeding, anemia, severe abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and can also interfere with fertility or induce a miscarriage. Historically, there have been few noninvasive, nonsurgical options in dealing with this serious gynecological health issue. And the few available pharmaceutical alternatives may precipitate artificial menopause by lowering estrogen levels and causing women to experience hot flashes, mood swings, and possible bone loss. New research, however, is offering hope to many who suffer from painful fibroids. Ulipristal acetate is currently used in Europe as an emergency contraception pill. Sold only in Europe, as ellaOne with a doctor’s prescription, it has been shown to safely and significantly reduce the size of these benign growths, thus lessening symptoms such as heavy bleeding. Dr. Lynnette Nieman of the National Institute for Child Health and Human Development agrees that this is an “effective noninvasive treatment for fibroids that can help maintain fertility in women whose only option, up to now, was to have surgery.” Although ellaOne is currently not available in the United States, an FDA advisory panel recently voted that it should be, opening the door to a discussion of a new nonsurgical solution to fibroids. TCW S E P T E M b e r

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ooking as good as you feel no longer has to mean highly invasive medical procedures with lengthy downtimes. There are now many surgical and nonsurgical options to help your skin look and feel its best. Dr. Briggs E. Cook Jr., founder of The Skin Center of North Carolina, strives to educate his patients on the options available today. Dr. Brigg Dr. Cook, who is cers E. Cook Jr. is foun of North der of Th Carolina. e Skin Cen tified with the American ter Board of Ophthalmology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery issues Dr. Cook specializing in Facial Plastic says are important to him. “That is Surgery, opened the surgical one of the most enjoyable things and medical day spa three years we do,” he says of helping these patients, some of whom have dealt ago. “We wanted people to be able to go somewhere for cos- with severe scarring for years. The Skin Center of North metic conditions [specifically] of the face and neck,” he says. Carolina offers treatments with He and his knowledgeable staff which you may be familiar — serve patients with three offices Botox®, Vibradermabrasion, and in Charlotte, Huntersville, and Thermage® — as well as cuttingedge procedures you’ll be excited Winston-Salem. Dr. Cook meets with each to learn about, like the Quicklift™. Dr. Cook personally oversees patient, listens to his or her concerns and expectations, and every procedure, and is with each then talks about their options. patient from initial consultation His patients come to him with through follow-up care. “I’m out a variety of skin concerns — sag- to help my patients achieve the ging jowls and necks, and some- results they want,” he says. Dr. Cook is a board-certified times a complaint that “their eye and facial plastic surgeon and eyes feel heavy.” regularly provides expertise and Effectively dealing with skin issues caused by cancer or cancer advice to the medical professiontreatment, as well as minimizing als at Presbyterian Hospital and the effects of acne scarring, are two Carolinas Medical Center. TCW

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