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Arts Aglow In The Queen City TCW ’s Annual Arts Preview
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Fall Into Fashion This Season’s Hits
Painter In Residence
Home Is Where The Art Is
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Volume XII, Number 5 September 2008 PUBLISHER
Belva Greenage EDITOR
Michelle Young Hubacher ART DIRECTOR
Anita O’Hara ASSISTANT EDITOR
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Karsen Price SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Carrie Boyd BUSINESS ASSISTANT
Cliff McNamara INTERN
Nikki Wilson ADVERTISING SALES DIRECTOR
Fern Howerin SALES EXECUTIVES
Cindy Dorman Barbara Herd Robin Hill-Emmons
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CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
Leigh Barrett CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
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D E PA R T M E N T S 10 From The Publisher
103 Meet Our Advertisers
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Peters & Associates Specializes In Luxury Real Estate
12 Girl Time Thoughts, Views And Observations
104 Health Matters
18 Queen City Jewels Happenings You Don’t Want To Miss
26 On The Move
Top 10 Overused Tests And Treatments
106 Health Flash What You Need To Know To Stay Fit And Well
Women Making Strides; Business Success Stories
27 Work Notes
112 Meet Our Advertisers
Businesses Invest In Art Acquisition
76 Fashion
Ballantyne Plastic Surgery Offers Intimate Environment
116 The Meeting Place
The ABCs Of Fall Flair
Professional And Social Meetings
88 Beauty Internet Beauty Biz Blooms In Charlotte
118 Calendar Events And Amusements
92 At Home A Local Artist Fills Her Home With Works Of Heart
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Jennifer Bradford-Epstein Meaghan Clark Fiona Harmon Melinda Johnston Monique Brown McKenzie Catherine Pike Plough Karsen Price Lee Rhodes Corey Stewart Nikki Wilson CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
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s I was reading the profiles and features that appear in this month’s issue, I started listening to the music of our cover girls, the members of Volatile Baby. One of the songs that struck me was their version of Imagine, by John Lennon. Their rendition was beautiful, and it stretched my own imagination to things other than a world without heaven, countries, or possessions. For this, TCW’s annual arts issue, I imagined what Charlotte’s arts and culture scene was like several decades ago. I imagined a city without any of the arts and culture icons that we so enjoy now — N.C. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Spirit Square, Discovery Place, The Mint Museums — and it was hard to envision. You would think these landmarks have been here for a lifetime! But if you look back as recently as 1988, you will discover that these particular venues were either under development or had just newly launched. Let’s just imagine a group called the Charlotte Arts Fund (a forerunner of the Arts & Science Council) that conducted its first united arts fund campaign in 1959, and raised $63,000 to support eight member organizations. Since then, the ASC has held the role of cultural leader in the Charlotte community and, in 2007, raised a record $11.5 million for arts, science, and history organizations. It was the ASC’s Cultural Action Plan, created in June 1975, which recommended the development of five central uptown cultural facilities that opened in the 1980s.
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The next decade would see the establishment of McColl Center for Visual Art and Levine Museum of the New South in the center city. Then as you read this issue, imagine how it would be to live a day in the life of Cathy Smith Bowers, a poet who teaches at Queens University of Charlotte and writes in a little cottage in the mountains of North Carolina. Or Pat Mueller, costume designer for Opera Carolina. Or Anne Lane, collections manager for Charlotte Museum of History. After you meet these interesting and vibrant women, imagine how much their gifts — and the gifts of so many men and women like them — have meant to our fair city. So, as the ASC celebrates its 50th anniversary and executes a new strategic plan that includes the soon-to-becompleted Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts & Culture, reflect on the impact of the arts and culture organizations on this city, and imagine all the wonderful possibilities that lie ahead … it’s easy if you try! And while you’re at it, take advantage of the ASC anniversary gift to you — a “Cultural Free For All” — at www.charlottecultureguide.com.
Hoping to see you around town enjoying the arts,
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elebrate North Carolina’s historical role in American pottery, and experience the finest wares of nationally renowned craftspeople at the Mint Museum of Art’s fourth annual Potters Market Invitational on Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Forty North Carolina artisans from the state’s most important pottery-producing regions, including Seagrove, Catawba Valley, Penland, and Asheville, will exhibit their work. The event offers public access to potters who don’t usually sell their goods outside of galleries and kiln openings. Each year, thousands of pottery enthusiasts from all over the Southeast converge in Charlotte to experience this one-of-a-kind marketplace, with items ranging from dinnerware to art vases to garden urns. Impor-
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tant collectors’ pieces will be available, as well as articles affordably priced for first-time buyers. Participating artists must be invited, and Jane Hoyle, a scholar of American ceramics, and chair of this year’s Invitational, says potters “respond very quickly when they get their invitations” to the market. Distinguished returning artists include Ben Owen III, Donna Craven, and Phil Morgan. Also scheduled to take part are a number of up-and-coming artists whose work has gained national attention, including Kyle Carpenter, Judith Duff, Akira Satake, and Tom Turner. Once selected, each potter chooses his or her favorite work to share with The Queen City, creating anticipation for both attendees and those working behind the scenes. “It’s quite exciting!” Hoyle exclaims. “We don’t know what pieces they are going to bring until the weekend of the event.” The 2008 Potters Market Invitational is presented by Delhom Service League, a Mint Museum affiliate dedicated to developing an interest in ceramics through the study of potters and their cultures. For the first time, in addition to a lawn full of exquisite work, the event includes a video presentation, shown at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., that showcases potters creating their work. North Carolina is steeped in families
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who have created pottery for generations. In addition, artists from all areas of the United States are drawn to the Penland School of Crafts, located about 50 miles from Asheville. As a result, says Hoyle, there are more notable potters in our state than in any other part of the country. The Mint Museum of Art devotes special effort toward documenting the history of North Carolina ceramics and offers one of the country’s finest collections of pottery. On display in tandem with this year’s Invitational are two pottery exhibits: The Craven Family of North Carolina Potters; and Women In American Ceramics, which run from Aug. 30 through Feb. 22. Same-day admission to both exhibits is included with admission to the Invitational. Proceeds support the Museum’s decorative arts collection. >
WantToGo? The Potters Market Invitational is held on the lawn of the Mint Museum of Art Sat., Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are available on site for $8, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 6, and include same-day admission to the Mint. For more information, visit www.mintmuseum.org.
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ndie film lovers, lace up your walking shoes. The third annual Charlotte Film Festival is returning to the center city Sept. 25 through 28, allowing movie buffs to stroll from venue to venue and experience over 40 quality independent films from local and foreign filmmakers. The Levine Museum of the New South serves as the event hub, and screenings include features, shorts, and documentaries by a variety of filmmakers. Films will be shown at ImaginOn, Discovery Place, Spirit Square, and Francis Auditorium, with second screenings held at Queens University of Charlotte. Documentaries include Sprawling From Grace; Driven To Madness, which explores the
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ourney back in time and help today’s children by attending the fourth annual WCNC Charity Home Tour, in the Tufton Brae subdivision off Carmel Road. The Tour, held Sept. 10 through 28, offers a peek into the six-estate neighborhood, which mimics the classic grace of Thomas Jefferson’s Tufton Field Farm.
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WantToGo? The Charlotte Film Festival is Sept. 25 through 28, in uptown Charlotte. Tickets are available beginning August 15, and range from $6 to $150. For details, visit www.CharlotteFilmFestival.org.
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Job Changes/Promotions Peggy Brookhouse was named president of advertising agency Luquire George Andrews Inc.
Crystal Katz, M.D., has joined Southeast Anesthesiology Consultants.
Jeannette Anselmo was promoted to senior administrative director of Southeast Anesthesiology Consultants and Southeast Pain Care.
Queens University of Charlotte has hired Dr. Judith Diamond as dean of graduate admissions and student services.
Vizhun Marketing Inc. has appointed Dawn Kjeldsen Freeland creative director.
Burke Communications Inc. has hired Megan Li as Web designer.
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Donna Canzano was appointed director of development for the Humane Society of Charlotte.
Carolinas HealthCare Systems has promoted Hilda C. Diaz to CMS school nurse manager.
Stacey Schramm was named head coach of women’s softball, and Angela McGuire was named head coach of women’s volleyball at Queens University of Charlotte.
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Carol O’Malley has moved Rouge, a makeup studio, to 5829 Donegal Drive.
Dr. Magdalene Marfo has opened Calvary Medical Clinic at Arbors Professional Center, 2315 W. Arbors Drive, Suite 200. Lotus Dance Studio LLC, specializing in belly dance instruction and fitness, has opened at 1001 E. W.T. Harris Blvd., Suite W.
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Jeff Parker and Bruna Oliveira were named Charlotte’s 2008 Man and Woman of the Year by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s annual fundraising competition.
Queen City Toastmasters has announced its officers for 2008-2009: president, Roger Pierce; first vice president of education, Tracy Foreman; vice president of membership, Phil Neufeld; vice president of public relations, Robyn Benjamin; secretary/treasurer, Nitin Sharma; sergeant of arms, Rick Passotto. Send your news to:
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the exorbitant prices of some artwork. However, experts agree that art can have a positive effect on the psyches and emotions of both customers and employees. “People are at their jobs for eight hours a day — sometimes as much as they are at home,” says Lyn Holt, owner and art placement consultant for Harris Holt Gallery in Charlotte. “Art makes most spaces prettier, more livable, and better to be in.” Highly respected corporate art holders include Deutsche Bank, Neiman Marcus, General Mills, Ford Motor Company, Wells Fargo, Johnson & Johnson, Sprint, and Hallmark. Charlotte’s own Bank of America, each year, continues to invest millions in its corporate art collection, one of the largest and most significant in the world. The banking giant has gained worldwide acclaim for its art acquisitions, which are frequently lent out for display. In July 2008, as part of the Bank of America Art Exhibition Program, the Napa Valley Museum, in Yountville, Calif., presented The Art Books of Henri Matisse, an exhibition of original illustrations and text by one of the pre-eminent artists of the 20th century. TCW
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Poet Cathy Smith Bowers has worked hard, as a writer and a teacher, to create an artful life full of gratitude and grace.
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s Cathy Smith Bowers sits on her porch, sipping wine and enjoying her beautiful mountain views, complete with a path of dormant train tracks nearby, she marvels at how simple, how wonderful, her existence has become. “I feel such gratitude for what life has given me,” she says.“Even though it might have seemed horrible at times, it has made
me the person I am.”
This distinguished poet and author, who is also an educator at Queens University of Charlotte, has had her share of setbacks and tragedies, but life’s downturns are not her focus. “I count my blessings, not my losses,” she adds. “Everything is a grace.” It is through those graces that Bowers has grown into the artist — and teacher — she is today. She has published three well-received poetry collections, and she is highly regarded by her former students, some of whom have gone on to become published authors themselves. Willie James King, author of The House in the Heart, is one of Bowers’ biggest fans. “Anyone who sits in her audience is going to leave there changed,” he says, recalling his experience in Bowers’ classroom. “It’s a spiritual awareness that happens when you study under her. She helps you see the world in a different light.”
school alma mater, in Lancaster, S.C. It was there that she forged a close friendship with her former psychology teacher, Marsha Purvis. “Cathy graduated from school and went away to college, and I continued to teach at Lancaster High,” Purvis says. “Then all of a sudden, she was sitting in a meeting with the other teachers! This was the first time I’d experienced having one of my students as a colleague.“ The two became best pals, and their bond has endured over 35 years. > Bowers has published three books of poetry and continues to write.
School Days Bowers started her career with a bachelor’s degree in English from Winthrop College (now University), and then obtained a Master of Arts in teaching. After she graduated from college in 1972, she began teaching English at her high S E P T E M B E R
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Bowers has created a space to write in the form of a small cottage she calls The Little Way.
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“Anyone who sits in her audience is going to leave there changed. It’s a spiritual awareness that happens when you study under her.” — Willie James King
After 10 years of teaching, Bowers decided to change her career path so she could more fully pursue her writing. The offer she received from Queens University (then called Queens College) to teach one remedial course seemed ideal. It would, in fact, help her write a new chapter in her life. Bowers accepted the teaching position in the fall of 1983, and she was soon recommended for a scholarship to study at England’s Oxford University. The following summer, she joined that esteemed graduate program and spent her time studying modern British poets. Upon her return, Bowers continued working at Queens as an adjunct, or part-time teacher. In 1989, she joined the staff as a fulltime assistant professor and ultimately became Queens’ poet in residence.
Queen Of Arts During her tenure at Queens, Bowers published her three books of poetry: The Love That Ended Yesterday in Texas (1992), Traveling in Time of Danger (1999), and A Book of Minutes (2004). Her newest collection, The Candle I Hold Up to See You (Iris Press), is scheduled for publication this year. Bowers’ work has also been featured in various literary publications, including The Georgia Review, The Atlantic Monthly, Kenyon Review, Poetry, Shenandoah, The Southern Review, and The Southern Poetry Review. “We are very fortunate to have a poet of that stature develop on our faculty,” says Michael Kobre, on-campus director of the university’s low-residency Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Program. “For many years, Cathy was the heart of creative writing at Queens.”
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Since she has been at Queens, Bowers has won many awards, including the 1990 General Electric Award for Younger Writers; the 1992 award for the South Carolina Fiction Project; and the 2002 J.B. Fuqua Distinguished Educator Award. According to Kobre, it’s no wonder that a number of her students have gone on to publish good works and carve out notable careers. “She is a superb teacher,” he says. “And she nurtures her students and friends in a way that helps them realize their potential.” Six years ago, this English teacher-turnedpoet transitioned from the university’s undergraduate program to its low-residency MFA program, which requires that she meet with her students only twice a year, communicating by e-mail the rest of the semester. The remainder of her work time is spent maintaining a writing regimen, teaching at conferences, and providing private consultations.
Snow It was the only act of intimacy
sky, its soft descent. All evening
I ever witnessed between them — that joke
the heater roared its warmth
my father told her, his opening
into the room as we talked
line … I hope it snows so deep … and then
of snow-cream so cold it hurt
how, for the punch, he reached out
your head, the fine spin a hubcap gives
and pulled her to him, to whisper words
down a hill of white. But by the close
that sent her red and slapping
of second shift, all that had shown
at his khaki shirt and then her hand
was a stray, barking beneath
lifting to his chin to remove
the streetlight, our father in from the mill,
the little ghosts of cotton
blowing the night from his hands
that fluttered there. Our teachers
and telling that joke, his mouth burrowing
had sent us home from school calling
into the smell of our mother’s hair,
See you Monday that Thursday in December
and somewhere, breaking dim above
as we ran crazed into the schoolyard
the smokestacks,
and to our separate houses
a few odd stars no one would admit to seeing.
to hold vigil for that white coming,
Mining The Past
that promise we wanted so badly to believe
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Groceries I had a boyfriend once, after my mother and brothers and sisters and I fled my father’s house, who worked at the Piggly Wiggly where he stocked shelves on Fridays until midnight then drove to my house to sneak me out, take me down to the tracks by the cotton mill where he lifted me and the quilt I’d brought into an empty boxcar. All night the wild thunder of looms. The roar of trains passing on adjacent tracks, hauling their difficult cargo, cotton bales or rolls of muslin on their way
Carving out the time to write, while living simply and with intention, is a priority for Bowers. As a teacher with Queens University’s low-residency MFA program, she works with her students primarily via e-mail, affording her the opportunity to work on her poetry.
to the bleachery to be whitened, patterned into stripes and checks, into still-life gardens of wisteria and rose. And when the whistle signaled third shift free, he would lift me down again onto the gravel and take me home. If my mother ever knew she didn’t say, so glad in her new freedom, so grateful for the bags of damaged goods stolen from the stockroom and left on our kitchen table. Slashed bags of rice and beans he had bandaged with masking tape, the labelless cans, the cereals and detergents in varying stages of destruction. Plenty to get us through the week, and even some plums and cherries, tender and delicious, still whole inside the mutilated cans and floating in their own sweet juice.
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struggled with alcoholism, making her childhood home an unpredictable and sometimes scary place. Eventually, her mother took Bowers and her brothers and sister from the house, and it was 20 years before any of them saw their father again — at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Columbia, S.C., where he lay dying. Bowers explored this difficult time in a series of poems that were featured in her first book of poetry, The Love That Ended Yesterday in Texas. In those writings, she reveals her compassion for her father. “I have no animosity toward my father, because I know he lived a hard life,” she says. “I honor him for having much more courage and perseverance than I ever had.” Bowers has also suffered much personal heartbreak, having lost two brothers — one to AIDS, and another to alcohol and drug abuse — in the late ‘90s. Her mother died in 2001, due to complications from a blood clot. And it was only three years ago that Bowers’ second husband of nearly 10 years committed suicide. But, despite the sometimes-overwhelming pain, she has continued to find hope in life. She expresses gratitude for the friends, family, and work that have sustained her.
“When I look at my life,” she says, “I feel like the luckiest person in the world — because whenever anything horrible happens, the angels swoop down.” Those angels include Purvis, of course; Bowers’ stepchildren; her family; her students; her Queens University colleagues; and her childhood peer, “homegirl” and fellow writer, Karon Luddy. All helped Bowers through the loss of her husband. “I watched the process of her grief and healing,” recalls Luddy, who considers Bowers to be more like a sister than a friend. “She moved from a place of deep sorrow and loss to wanting so much to be happy, to be alive, and to give to others. It was a beautiful thing.” Purvis agrees. “Cathy really is one of the most courageous women I know,” she says. “She’s had a lot of loss, but she continues to thrive.” Currently, Bowers is living her life to its fullest. She typically wakes up at her leisure in her house located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Tryon. There, she cooks, buys tomatoes from the farmers’ market, walks her dog, and entertains with friends. And … she writes. TCW
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lotte’s own Opera Carolina once dreamed of being an opera singer. She and her grandmother, who was a professional mezzo-soprano, used to listen to broadcasts of operas from the Met, and the two often
sat together at the piano, singing. Until that memorable day when her grandmother laid a gentle hand on Mueller’s head and said, “You have other talents, dear.”
The Play’s The Thing Mueller went on to attend The Johns Hopkins University, where she became a registered nurse before joining the open-heart surgical team at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. Once she was married and had small children, however, nursing took a back seat, and she became a stay-at-home mom. Although she enjoyed being able to spend quality time with her family, Mueller yearned for a creative outlet, so she volunteered to work on sets at her local theater. One day, she remarked to a friend, “You know, I saw the play, and it was good, but I think even I could have done a better job with the costumes!” She didn’t realize at the time that she had just set the stage for her future career. In the late ‘70s, Mueller, her physician husband, and their children moved to North Carolina, where, aside from a short sojourn in the Texas panhandle, they have lived for nearly 30 years. When the head of the local theater where Mueller volunteered in Winston-Salem went to
the renowned Lyric Theater in Oklahoma City for a summer, he called and asked if she would fill in as a last-minute replacement for the costume designer there. She gulped, said yes, loved it, and continued to go for the next 13 years.
Measuring Up During that time, Mueller’s reputation as a costume designer grew, as did the demand for her services. One day, a show she was working on had a specific requirement. “I called the North Carolina School of the Arts and said, ‘I need a beard and a mustache,’ ” she recalls. From that conversation, her interest in wigs grew, and she decided to pursue a master’s degree in the subject. “I did it backward,” she jokes. “I got in the trenches, and then went back to school!” Because the cost of staging an opera is so great, most costumes are rented from one of a few suppliers. The local costume designer must know the story of the opera, understand the parameters of the venue, work within a > S E P T E M B E R
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Mueller’s hours of behind-the-scenes work result in lush costumes for every performance.
strict budget, and be attuned to the logistics of the show. Cast members submit their measurements, but, Mueller laughs, “People lie about their measurements. So the first question I ask is, what kind of crew do I have?” A good crew, she explains, is crucial, because they are the people who will stitch and hem and mend, up until show time. Once the costumes have been ordered, Mueller and the director “walk the racks, pulling and inspecting and piecing together costumes.” After the fittings, Mueller must decide if those costumes will work with the cast’s movements, the director’s staging, and the lighting designer’s lighting. The pressure to bring it all together is intense. “If the costume changes or set changes don’t happen in the allotted time, for instance, and the orchestra has to play for an extra 15 minutes, it can cost thousands of dollars,” Mueller says. Everything must be predetermined, including the location where the cast members will have to quickly change wardrobe from one scene to the next.
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isn’t all it takes to do the job. For the opening of a science museum in Texas, Mueller was recruited to craft four large dinosaur costumes. The actors were touring schools to promote the museum, and she was charged with devising a look that was “cuddlyterrifying.” After coming up with some innovative fabric-covered plastic creations, Mueller had to elicit promises from the actors that they would not leave the costumes in their cars, where the hot Texas sun would melt them. The dinosaurs, however, were a walk in the (Jurassic) park, compared to the time the director of a production of Faust casually mentioned, shortly before the final rehearsal, that he wanted everyone in the last scene — all 51 people on stage — dressed as angels. Mueller rose to the challenge by scavenging light-blue choir robes and overlaying them with drapery sheers that she found on sale. Having seen hundreds of operas performed by hundreds of casts, does Mueller have a favorite? “If you love the business like I do,” she says, “there are no perfect shows, but rather, arias and costumes that I love from each.” Opera, she adds, is an art form that deserves attention and support. “The city of Charlotte is very lucky to have the caliber of opera that it has. We must keep it alive.” And Mueller is certainly doing her part to ensure that happens. TCW
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pears,” Anne Lane answers, when asked to name the most challenging museum piece she has ever packed. “I made a set of boxes for spears that ranged from 5 to 14 feet long. They had to be packed so they could be carried vertically, to pass through the narrow doorways of the museum.”
Packing spears might seem like an unusual way to earn a living, but for Lane, collections manager at the Charlotte Museum of History, it’s all in a day’s work. That’s because one of her duties is to conceptualize and create packaging that will ensure the security and longevity of valuable museum pieces, whether they are being stored while not on exhibit, or are being loaned out to another institution and must be made ready for safe travel. Plus, she reveals, packing is in her blood. Growing up as the daughter of an electronics engineer who worked around the country on defense contracts, Lane moved many times when she was a child. And for each move, she had to pack her collection of china horses. “I was always very good at visualizing, and seeing how things fit together,” she says. Lane and her family visited numerous museums across the United States, and her mother often told her she ought to work in a museum. “I suppose she meant that I should work on exhibits,” she says. “I was always into the details.” The road to the Charlotte Museum of History, though, was not straight, and as with so many successful detours in life, Lane’s journey there came about because of an offhand suggestion.
The Path To Packing Lane holds a degree in art education, and she had intended to teach. But after a year of graduate work in printmaking led to the study of calligraphy, she became a professional calligrapher and owner of a calligraphy supply store. In 1987, after relocating to Fort Mill, S.C., for her husband’s career, she went to work at an art supply store. She later took a job delivering medical supplies. “I learned a lot about how to load a van in that job!” she exclaims. Eventually, she went to work for Waxhaw potter Bill Stewart, learning how to package his work for transport. “In 1992, a friend suggested I volunteer at the Museum of York County,” Lane says. “I looked into it, and discovered I could either train to be a docent, or work in collections. I chose collections. I was fascinated by what went into it. I had to learn about the methods and the materials, the gloves, and the temperature and humidity.” After a few years, she was hired to work part time, and then full time. She ultimately moved up the ladder to become head of collections at the Rock Hill, S.C., facility. Six years ago, Lane joined the Charlotte Museum of History. As collections manager there, she oversees the cataloging of each item that comes into the museum. “You have to know what you have,” she explains, “as well as its > S E P T E M B E R
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condition, origin and availability. Everything that comes into the museum, down to the smallest piece of paper, gets cataloged. Every time you move something, that move has to be recorded.”
Precious Pieces Most museum pieces are too delicate to sit on open shelves, so when they cycle back to storage after being on display, specialized packaging is needed. “For example,” Lane says, “we have a bone china cup and saucer that is a commemorative souvenir of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. It is painted with a pine bough and a hornets’ nest and is very del-
icate.” For this reflection of our city’s heritage, she built a lotus box, with four sides that fold open to reveal the saucer and cup nestled into specially designed foam pieces. “It’s all made so that nothing else touches the cup and saucer,” she says. “They just fit snugly inside.” Lane says she can’t help but wonder, as she visits other museums, what is being stored behind the scenes. She is a huge fan of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., but confesses that her favorite museum is “whichever one I’m visiting at the time.” As an expert in her field, she is often called upon by other museums to create specialized packaging for their artifacts, as well as to teach her craft. Did Lane ever imagine herself doing the job she now adores? “Well,” she says, “I always loved to see how objects function, and I used to help my dad build things. At first I thought I’d be an art teacher, but I found that, at the time, there were no jobs teaching art. Then I suppose I thought I’d be a calligrapher, but when we moved here, there wasn’t much demand for that, either.” However, it has all come together nicely, and she now has a career that combines art, education, and the experience she gained packing up those china horses time and time again. “And yes,” she laughs. “People do ask me to help them move!” TCW
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The three members of Volatile Baby, however, beg to disagree. The four-year-old “country-meets-folk” band is happily capitalizing on the seamless combination of musical abilities from its three members — Gina Stewart, Brenda Gambill, and Allison Modafferi. The band has recorded two CDs, and it regularly books gigs in the artistic No-Da section of town, as well as in venues all over the Southeast. And while only one member of the band can claim to be Southern by birth, each has found a home in Charlotte … where we can proudly call them our own.
Fusion Of Talent What makes the music of Volatile Baby compelling is its ability to pull together a timeless combination of rich harmonies, storytelling, instrumental skill, and the power of live performance. To hear these women perform is to experience who they are as people. Like the music they create, they exude a strength, power, and purity that immediately engages you. Each woman brings her own musical expertise to the group. Gina Stewart is the Southern gal, with her ancestry in the Appalachians. She has fond memories of family reunions that looked and sounded more like jam sessions, complete with guitar, banjo, and 44
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fiddle. In addition to being a musician, she is an actress and composer. Brenda Gambill may not have true Southern roots, but her musical roots run deep. The daughter of a saxophonist, and the granddaughter of a radio performer, she spent most of her early childhood in Columbus, Ohio, where she sang and learned to harmonize in a children’s choir, and took up the violin in elementary school. When Gambill was 11, her parents divorced, and she ended up in Charlotte. Here, she continued to pour her passion into music, teaching herself to play the upright bass, cello, bass guitar, percussion, and harmonica. Allison Modaferri, the rocker of the bunch, grew up in New Jersey on a steady musical diet of classic rock — The Beatles; Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; The Rolling Stones; and even ’60s Motown — thanks, in part, to the fact that her father played guitar in a cover band during those years. Early on, Modafferi was
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Drama Queens Unite Stewart and Gambill became “soul sisters” when they met in the 1990s in a traveling regional rock and roll band known as Doubting Thomas, then popular for its Fleetwood Mac sound. They toured with Doubting Thomas for 14 years — but both admit that the experience took its toll. “When we were done,” Stewart says, “I never expected to record again. I was tired. I just wanted to feel like I had a home and life of my own.”
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Stewart threw herself into theater, landing the job of music director for the Charlotte Children’s Theatre production of Bridge to Terabithia. In 2004, she and Gambill found themselves working together again, on the Terabithia set. By then, after a couple of years in New York, Modafferi was back in Charlotte working in musical theater and playing gigs that came her way. Like Gambill, Modafferi has mastered a variety of instruments, including the piano, guitar, clarinet, accordion, and autoharp. Her path crossed with Stewart’s while the two were working at Theatre Charlotte. Out of the blue, Modafferi recalls, Stewart called her and invited her to play the piano for Bridge to Terabithia. One day, Stewart, Gambill, and Modafferi were talking, and the next thing they knew, they’d all broken into song. Suddenly, the idea of Volatile Baby was born. Modafferi vividly remembers the careeraltering conversation and that “goose-bumps” moment. “The three of us were backstage one day, talking music, and we started singing a Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young song,” she says. “All of us knew the words. All the harmonies were there. We sounded great and were having fun.” Gambill confesses, “I was afraid to let myself believe we could be something together.” But when she admitted to having played the violin at one time, the idea of that “something” started to take shape.
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For all three women, the play was a point of transition in their careers — and their lives. More attuned to the musical stylings of The Eagles, The Doors, and The Mamas and The Papas, Modafferi was surprised to learn that country and folk share key elements she found appealing. “I was raised on groups with rich harmonies, strong lyrics, and storytelling,” she comments. “And while I wasn’t as familiar with the music of the Carters, I discovered a deep connection there.” Gambill agrees, saying, “I love any kind of music that is ‘authentic,’ but I had never stopped to really try to understand this brand of country. When I began to listen to the lyrics; to hear the message it brought to women; to study those incredible harmonies — it really began to sink in.” The play led to the recording of Backroads, a CD that also featured David Childers and the Modern Don Juans, to offer for sale to the audience. “We recorded that CD the old-fashioned way,” Gambill says. “We sat in a circle and recorded live. In 48 hours, it was done.” Backroads was the group’s second CD, coming on the heels of their Traveling Light, which has enjoyed popularity in Europe, but only recently has been marketed in the United States, primarily targeting National Public Radio stations, Americana, and satellite radio. Produced by Don Dixon, Traveling Light features guest musicians Carlene Carter, daughter of June Carter Cash, and Charlotte’s own Jim Brock, former drummer for Kathy Mattea. Both CDs were recorded at Charlotte’s Reflections Studios, and the impressive cover art for Traveling Light is by renowned artist Duy Huynh. “We love that we’ve been able to incorporate the tremendous talent that is right here in Charlotte,” Stewart says.
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three Alpha dogs,” Stewart adds with a laugh. “We share the lead and share responsibilities, and we understand that there is a lot of emotion that accompanies the passion we have for what we do. A key lesson we’ve learned is to really listen to one another and to love and accept each other — no strings attached.” The members of the band agree that acceptance fuels the group’s creativity. “We’ve been intentional in building a safe place,” Gambill says. “I feel very lucky to have that.” Being involved in more than one artistic outlet also gives these multitalented women a number of ways to express themselves and to therefore find renewal. Gambill, who is also a painter and a poet explains, “When the words don’t come for me, I paint.” “We’re not really all that different from other women,” says Modafferi. “We seek peace, connection, and love. Each person finds those things in different places. For us, that means making music whenever and wherever we can. We do this because we can’t imagine not doing it.” TCW
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THE ARTS ARE AGLOW IN THE QUEEN CITY
S tar Light, S tar Bright Once upon a time, Charlotte and the arts community went together like tomatoes and ice cream. These days, however, The Queen City is a virtual arts mecca, serving as home to a plethora of venues just waiting for producers, performers, and artists of all kinds (even those behind the scenes!) to come and show off their best and brightest work. Arts enthusiasts have more to choose from this season than ever before. In addition to tried-and-true favorites — the North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center; the Charlotte Symphony; Children’s Theatre; and the Mint Museum, to mention a few — there are newcomers, including the soon-to-be-completed Harvey B. Gantt Center for AfricanAmerican Arts & Culture; the much-anticipated Bechtler Art Museum; and Knight Theater, on the horizon. No matter what your preference, whether it’s an evening of live theater or an afternoon spent exploring a historical exhibit, Charlotte is sure to have something in the works to tickle your fancy. So go on, make a wish! >
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Actor’s Theatre Of Charlotte www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org 704/342-2251 The 2008-09 season marks the 20th anniversary of the Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte, and once again the company is determined to dazzle audiences with productions that entertain, delight, and provide insight. The season opens with The Lieutenant of Inishmore, a wickedly funny play about an Irish Liberation Army enforcer and his beloved cat, Wee Thomas, which runs Sept 24 through Oct. 11. Nov. 12 through 29, the schedule takes a serious turn with Rabbit Hole, which explores the lives of two parents struggling to deal with the sudden death of their son. Just in time for the holidays is 7 Santas, which may change your view of St. Nicholas and the North Pole. The production runs Dec. 5 through 20 and features a surprising focus on rehab, Santa, and the estranged Mrs. Claus. Kicking off 2009 is the Actor’s Theatre’s most requested show, Bat Boy: The Musical, Jan. 8 through 24. Next comes Blue, a humorous peek into the lives of an African-American family and their booming funeral home business, Feb. 18 through March 7. April 15 through May 2, take a trip back to the ’90s in Southern Rapture, a laugh-till-youdrop, fictionalized depiction of Charlotte’s “culture wars” — the city’s defining battle between artists, politicians, pastors, and innocent bystanders. The season wraps June 10 through 27 with Evil Dead: The Musical, which brings ’80s cult classics to life. Five college students break into an abandoned cabin in the woods and unleash evil spirits and their inner demons — not to mention a scary affinity for show tunes.
Afro-American Cultural Center www.aacc-charlotte.org 704/374-1565 The Afro-American Cultural Center will be getting a new look, as well as a new name, in 2009. Soon to be known as the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts & Culture, the new 47,000-square-foot location on Stonewall Street offers event space for concerts, theater, lectures, and social events, and will feature new artwork, as well as the current collection of fine arts and crafts and cultural and historical exhibits. Until the new 50
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center’s completion, exhibits will continue to run at the AACC. Sept. 6 marks the public opening of two brand-new exhibits: The Photographs of Romualdo Garcia, and The African Presence in Mexico, which is complemented by a 2 p.m. lecture, An Artist’s Voice: An African Presence in Mexico, by Dr. Wendy Phillips. Exhibits open at 10 a.m. In addition, visit an ongoing favorite exhibit, the AACC Shotgun Houses. Built in the late 1890s, the Shotgun Houses were originally part of a Third Ward neighborhood called Blandville. Complete with furniture from the early 1900s, the houses are open for public view Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bechtler Art Museum www.campaignforculturalfacilities.org/facilities/bechtler _museum.php Still in its infant stage, the Bechtler Art Museum is one of four new cultural facilities planned for uptown Charlotte. Located at 222 S. Church St., the four-story, “jewel-like building” is scheduled to house over 1,200 paintings, drawings, and sculptures, plus letters, photographs, and models to offer a window into the
creative process. Works by artists such as Degas, Giacometti, Picasso, and Warhol will be on view. Look for the museum’s grand opening in 2009.
Carolina Actors’ Studio Theatre www.nccast.com 704/455-8542 The mission of Carolina Actors’ Studio Theatre is “to think outside the black-box and produce culturally diverse, experiential theatre.” The season opens with a new version of an old classic: Monster — The Real Story Of Frankenstein, on Oct. 9. On Dec. 11, A Tuna Christmas returns to Spirit Square, where CAST will also perform Savage in Limbo the same night. The season ends Jan. 15 with Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me.
Carolinas Concert Association www.carolinasconcert.com 704/335-1010 Carolinas Concert Association, touted as the first organization to bring performing arts to The Queen City, is celebrating its 79th anniversary this season. CCA promises to continue the tradition of introducing some of the finest music and dance to arts lovers, opening the season on Nov. 3 with the Andalucian folklore and Flamenco dance of Jose Porcel’s Ballet Flamenco. On Jan. 11, award-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch performs an Carolinas Concert Association presents The Eroica Trio (left) March 1, and award-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch (below) on Jan. 11.
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array of music that has earned him numerous honors, including three Golden Globes, three Oscars, four Grammys, and a Pulitzer Prize. The Dublin Philharmonic performs with the Royal Irish Academy Of Music on Feb. 2. The Eroica Trio, publicized as the most soughtafter trio in the world, presents a program of chamber music March 1. The Russian National Ballet dances Prokofiev’s Cinderella March 30.
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old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the energy of classic vaudeville. Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof visits the intimate Pease Auditorium stage Nov. 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16. Disney’s smash hit, High School Musical, comes to Dale Halton Theater on Feb. 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22. The unique and imaginative Love Letters, by A. R. Gurney, is scheduled for May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10. Opera Theatre At CPCC The season begins with Jacques Offenbach’s Le Contes d’Hoffmann (The Tales of Hoffman) Jan. 22 through 24. The opera is sung in French, with subtitles. A concert version of Giuseppe Verdi’s Un Ballo in Maschera (A Masked Ball) will be performed May 15 through 17, in Italian, with subtitles.
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Enjoy the intimate appeal of chamber music in an urban setting with this free concert series, held on the first Tuesday of each month, September through January. These enjoyable, brief concerts take place at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in uptown Charlotte at 12:10 p.m. and again at 5:30 p.m., with a wine and cheese reception at Hodges Taylor Gallery following each evening performance. February through May, concerts will be held at First Presbyterian on 200 W. Trade St. due to renovations at St. Peter’s. The first program features Beethoven’s Septet in E Flat Major Sept. 2. On Oct. 7, Rachmaninoff’s Trio Elegiaque No. 2 in D Minor will be performed. Kenneth Frazelle brings a local feel with Appalachian Songbook, a program featuring North Carolina in word, music, and song Nov. 4. Dec. 2 offers a double feature: Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 and Vivaldi’s Violin Concerto, Winter from the Four Seasons. Ring in the New Year with Schumann’s Piano Quartet in E Flat Jan. 6. On Feb. 3, Music for Trumpets and Organ will be performed. The March 3 performance features Dvorak’s Quintet in G Major. On April 7,
enjoy Debussy’s String Quartet in G Minor, and Joaquin Turina’s La Oracion Del Torero. The season comes to a close May 5 with Mozart’s Piano Trio and Brahms’ C Major Piano Trio.
Charlotte Concert Band www.charlotteconcertband.org 704/650-3594 The Charlotte Concert Band, composed of professional and dedicated amateur musicians, is a volunteer community band that strives to provide lifelong participation in music through quality performances. Regular season performances are held at Dana Auditorium at Queens University of Charlotte. On Sept. 27, the season opens with The Fifties: Concert Band and Broadway Classics, with the Charlotte Jazz Band. The NCMEA Convention Performance is scheduled for Nov. 8. Enjoy the sounds of the season Dec. 6, as the Concert Band presents Sacred Music and Christmas Concert. On Feb. 21, the Young People’s Concert: The Joy of Music will be performed. The season wraps up with Finale From Saint-Saens’ “Organ” Symphony on April 18.
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Charlotte Folk Society www.folksociety.org 704/563-7080 The Charlotte Folk Society has a new season slated to match its new venue — the Great Aunt Stella Center, originally a church, which beautifully seats 400. The season kicks off on Sept. 12, with singer/songwriter Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangsen performing. On Sept. 18 through 21, experience the 15th Annual Charlotte Folk Society Stage at Festival in the Park at Freedom Park. Next on the schedule is the blues-singing, guitar-pickin’ Roy Book Binder Oct. 10. Nov. 14 offers a taste of the South with Cajun music by Carolina Gator Gumbo. On Nov. 21, experience the Canadian fiddling and stepping virtuoso April Verch. Dec. 7, the sounds of bluegrass and gospel hit the stage with Darin Aldridge and Brooke Justice performing seasonal music at the CFS Annual Holiday Potluck, which takes place at St. John’s Baptist Church, 5 p.m. On Jan. 9, Spartanburg singer/songwriter Fayssoux McLean performs; Feb. 6 features
Bill Hicks, Jim Watson, and Mike Craver of the legendary Original Red Clay Ramblers with Joe Newberry ; and on March 13, experience traditional Scottish folksingers, Sara Grey and Kieron Means. April 10 highlights young musicians at the Annual Young Talents Showcase. Feel the drums beat and the building shake May 8, as The Healing Force highlights African stories, instruments, and songs. The season wraps up June 12 with Down Home Stories, featuring the delightfully entertaining H. A. “Humpy” Wheeler.
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Mamma Mia! comes to the Belk Theater July 28 through Aug. 2, 2009.
Broadway Series On Oct. 7 through Nov. 16, Traces chronicles the experiences of five characters who attempt to live life to the fullest after fearing that the end is near. Chicago, The Musical is the razzle-dazzle tale of sin and celebrity — all set to a jazz score. View this captivating Tony and Grammy awards winner Nov. 11 through 16. RENT, the inspiring story of youth, survival, and finding your voice, makes its farewell tour after a dozen years on Broadway. The smash hit can be seen in Charlotte Jan. 27 through Feb. 1. Frost/Nixon employs a cast of 10 to relive the story of David Frost, the famous British talk-show host and playboy, and his television interview with Richard Nixon; on stage Feb. 10 through 15. The stage will sizzle as Burn The Floor hits the theater March 24 through 29; don’t miss
An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt comes to the Belk Theater Oct. 9.
the chance to experience world-class ballroom dancers performing to live music. April 21 through 26, the delightful Legally Blonde, The Musical proves Elle Woods has brains to go with the beauty. And if pink isn’t for you, perhaps purple is more your style, as in Oprah Winfrey presents The Color Purple, May 19 through 24. The timeless Phantom of the Opera appears June 10 through July 5. Experience the ultimate story of love, laughter, and friendship with Mamma Mia!, July 28 through Aug. 2, 2009. Dance, Music, And More NBC’s Last Comic Standing Live Tour appears for one night, Sept. 28. From there, the quest to be the perfect mother is on, with Mother Load. This one-woman show runs
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Sept. 30 through Oct. 26 and is the first production to be presented in the Blumenthal’s new Stage Door Theater. Two of music’s favorite singers/songwriters join together for one unforgettable show on Oct. 9. An Acoustic Evening With Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt combines songs from the duo, and includes some of the musicians’ latest projects. David Sedaris, known as “the master of satire,” takes humor to new heights on Oct. 11. Then go political with The Second City’s all-political revue, DeFace The Nation, Oct. 14 through Oct. 19. Defending The Caveman is next on the schedule, offering an insightful, hilarious look into the convoluted ways men and women relate; on stage Oct. 21 through 26. Enjoy an explosion of dance and music in Savion Glover: Bare Soundz Oct. 27. On Nov. 21 through 23, Squonk Opera: Charlotte The Opera roasts The Queen City in a night of song, dance, humor, and stunning visual effects. RAIN: The Beatles Experience makes a two-night return to the stage on Nov. 24 and 25. Enjoy Christmas in Belk Theater with Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, which brings special effects and world-renowned music to the stage Nov. 30. >
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The Charlotte Museum Of History And The Hezekiah Alexander Homesite www.charlottemuseum.org 704/568-1774 The Charlotte Museum of History offers a valuable view into the Charlotte region’s past by collecting, preserving, and interpreting regional artifacts. The Museum includes the oldest surviving house in Mecklenburg County, the Hezekiah Alexander Homesite, which celebrates its 235th birthday in 2009. Featured events for fall ’08 include a speaker series with John Burns on Sept. 11, followed by a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception. On Sept. 20, Revolutionary Charlotte celebrates the history of the American Revolution with a detailed look at how The Queen City was affected by this historical event. The Haunted Homesite Oct. 24, and the Civil War Lantern Tour Nov. 15, will both be held at the Hezekiah Alexander Homesite. On Jan. 27, 2009, a speaker series featuring Cherie Blair takes place, with wine and hors d’oeuvres following the event.
Charlotte Shout! www.charlotteshout.com Don’t miss the annual arts, food, and music festival offered this month by Charlotte Shout! The unique Blues, Brew
& BBQ takes place Sept. 11 through 13, and includes live music and finger-licking barbecue as national teams fire up the grill hoping to earn a place at the Memphis in May Barbecue Championship cooking contest. The Culinary Arts Experience returns to Charlotte Sept. 26 and 27.
Charlotte Symphony www.charlottesymphony.org 704/972-2000 The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra’s mission is “to nurture the human spirit with orchestral music, and to enrich, inspire, and entertain diverse audiences of all ages.” Founded in 1932, CSO happily celebrates its 77th season with the season-long theme “Classics, Pops, and Lollipops.” The Classics lineup kicks off with Christof Perick conducting Mozart and Mahler Sept. 12 and 13. Ingrid Fliter will tickle the ivories in the Schumann Piano Concerto Oct. 3 and 4. The Oratorio Singers of Charlotte present Symphonie Fantastique. conducted by Thierry Fischer, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Gershwin, Mozart, and Adams headlines on Nov. 21 and 22. On Jan. 9 and 10, experience Julie Albers on cello in Nights With Scheherazade, with Christopher Warren-Green conducting. André Watts Plays Beethoven features the renowned pianist Jan. 16 and 17, with Rossen Milanov conducting. Conductor Christof Perick returns to the stage with Beethoven’s Fifth Feb. 20 and 21, and Zarathustra Speaks Mar. 20 and 21, featuring Baiba Skride on violin. The Oratorio Singers of Charlotte are back to present All Beethoven April 3 and 4, followed by the Classics’ Season Finale, conducted by Christof Perick May 8 and 9. Pops Concerts The Smothers Brothers join the Symphony for The Pointer Sisters join the Charlotte Symphony Oct. 24.
Kenny Rogers ends the Charlotte Symphony’s Pops season on Feb. 27.
timeless tunes and tomfoolery Sept. 26 and 27. The Pointer Sisters celebrate their 35-year career Oct. 24. Back to Bourbon Street brings jazz and swing music to Charlotte Nov. 7 and 8. The Symphony commemorates the holiday season with The Magic of Christmas Dec. 5, 6, and 7. Valentine’s Day takes a humorous turn with Bugs Bunny On Broadway Feb. 14. The Pops season ends with a performance by Kenny Rogers on Feb. 27. Lollipops Concerts The Lollipop season kicks off with The Listener, featuring Magic Circle Mime Company Sept. 27. On Nov. 8, Mozart’s Magnificent Voyage takes the stage with Classical Kids. Cinderella comes to town Feb. 7. On April 25, Dances And Dreams graces the stage, featuring scenes from The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, and The Nutcracker.
Charlotte Sunset Jazz Festival www.charlottesunsetjazzfestival.com 704/281-6335 The Sunset Jazz Festival was created by Pride magazine to give back to the community, and for the 17th year, Charlotte will enjoy a weekend of glorious music at Symphony Park in SouthPark. Scheduled for Sept. 13. Visit the Web site for event times and performance information. >
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Mint Museum Of Art www.mintmuseum.org 704/337-2000 Charlotteans are proud to claim the Mint Museum of Art and Mint Museum of Craft + Design, which combine to offer the finest in a wide variety of contemporary and classic art, bringing culture and refinement to The Queen City. This fall, numerous exciting art collections and exhibitions are scheduled for display, promising to dazzle newcomers and longtime residents alike. Armani, Gucci, Chanel, and other notable designers come alive in The Art of Affluence: Haute Couture and Luxury Fashions, which offers a glamorous, behind-the-scenes look at fashion, and includes one-of-a-kind,
custom-made clothes and accessories. The exhibit runs through May 2, 2010. The jaguar, often used to symbolize royal authority from ancient Mexico to Peru, is the heart of the exhibit, Jaguar: Power in the Ancient Americas, which showcases the diversity of the animal represented in clay, stone, precious metals, and fiber arts. View this exhibit through Dec. 14. Experience over 30 works of handmade teapots, vases, and more from four generations of potters in The Craven Family of North Carolina Potters, through Feb. 22. This collection highlights the influence one North Carolina family has had on the history of ceramics. Through Feb. 22, Women in American Ceramics showcases 40 amazing works of art, from the museum’s permanent collection of pottery, that were created or decorated by American female artists in the first half of the 20th century. Andy Warhol Portfolios: Life and Legends displays 60 selections from the intriguing artist’s pop art portfolio Oct. 4 through Feb. 15.
Mint Museum of Craft + Design www.mintmuseum.org 704/337-2000 Possibilities: Rising Stars of Contemporary Craft in North Carolina presents new creations by six North Carolina artists working in a variety of different fields to illustrate the craft and culture of the area;
Andy Warhol’s Muhammad Ali, 1978, one in a series of four screenprints on Strathmore Bristol paper.
through Nov. 30. Through Jan. 4, experience Ornament As Art: Avant-Garde Jewelry from the Helen Williams Drutt Collection. This astonishing exhibit brings history, culture, and selfexpression into the limelight with an extensive collection of over 300 objects, including jewelry, watercolors, drawings, and sculptures — all of which show how jewelry is a global art form that represents the issues and history of the time period in which it was created.
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Charlotte Youth Ballet www.charlotteyouthballet.com 980/322-5522 The Charlotte Youth Ballet is a nonprofit, regional ballet company that merges youth and professionals to introduce ballet to audiences of all ages. Productions take place at the Dale Halton Theater on the campus of CPCC. CYB kicks off its 26th season with the holiday favorite, The Nutcracker, Dec. 5 through 7. The Youth Ballet returns to the stage to perform The Sleeping Beauty March 26 through 29.
Children’s Theatre Of Charlotte www.ctcharlotte.org 704/973-2800 The Children’s Theatre offers another spectacular season, kicking off weekend performances with the classic Peter Pan Sept. 26 through Oct. 26. On Oct. 24 through Nov. 2, the schedule features A Thousand Cranes, a moving play that tells the true story of Sadako Saski, who developed leukemia in the 1950s due to exposure to the atomic bomb that devastated her city. For over a decade, Billy Jonas has brought songs, stories, improvisation, and a unique instrumental band to the Theatre, and this year is no exception. Catch this popular artist Nov. 1 and 2. Tarradiddle Tales is sure to please even the youngest audience members Nov. 22 and 23. Dec. 5 through 21, meet the Herdmans — the meanest kids in the history of the world — in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Wrap up the holiday season with The Velveteen Rabbit Dec. 12 through 22. Turn off the lights and watch the magic come alive as The Best of Omimeo comes to the Children’s Theatre Jan. 16 through 18, entertaining the audience with black lights, masterful mime, and a cornucopia of creativity. Arnold Lobel’s enchanting Frog and Toad books have entertained readers since 1971; experience the charm with A Year With Frog and Toad on Jan. 23 through Feb.18. The Grey Seal Puppets return with the whimsical A Tangle of Tales Jan. 31 through Feb. 1. The True Story of the Three Little Pigs comes to life Feb. 12 through March 1; African Drum and Dance Ensemble’s Djembe Fire! takes the stage on March 6 and 7. The Drama Club offers >
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a look into high school theater and the complexities of teenage life March 13 through 22. Teenage audiences will also enjoy The Secret Life of Girls March 2 through April 4. Alice in Concert brings the characters of Alice in Wonderland to the stage April 17 through May 3. Animal Tales will leave preschoolers barking for more April 25 and 26. The season ends with the Tarradiddle Players performing The Commedia Aladdin May 1 through 10.
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Davidson Community Players www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org 704/892-7953 Since 1965, the Davidson Community Players have been providing members of the community opportunities to participate in and experience quality, live theater. This season, the Players offer a look into real life in the musical Working, based on the best-selling nonfiction book of interviews with everyday Americans. The play explores the American workday, with dialogue featuring the words of “uncommon common men and women” from around the country. Evening shows run Nov.
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Visitors to A Day in Pompeii at Discovery Place, July 11 through Jan. 4, will see this authentic fresco that has been uncovered at the Pompeii archaeological site.
6 through 8, and Nov. 13 through 25; matinees are Nov. 9 and 16.
Discovery Place www.discoveryplace.org 704/372-6261 Discovery Place has, for decades, been a staple for area families and visitors to uptown Charlotte. Permanent exhibits can be viewed seven days a week and offer something for everyone. The Knight Rain Forest spotlights creatures from South and Central America. Once In The Wild reveals a local view of animals right out of the North Carolina wilderness. Dive into a world of sea life with the aquarium, and don’t forget to visit the Life Center, which allows a glimpse into the human body. Special events include A Day in Pompeii, where visitors can experience the once-bustling Italian city before it was destroyed — and extraordinarily preserved — by the unexpected eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The majority of artifacts featured in the show were recovered within the city limits of Pompeii, and
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this event has appeared only in three other cities, making Charlotte its fourth and final U.S. destination. The story unfolds through Jan. 4, 2009; reservations are recommended.
Epic Arts Repertory Theatre www.epicartsrep.com 704/567-9964 Epic Arts Repertory Theatre, also known as EARTh, offers “bold and imaginative theater experiences,” in addition to poetic creations and mythological storytelling. The company believes in producing unforgettable shows that demand full participation of both artists and audiences. This spring, EARTh will bring the Queen of the Nile to The Queen City; Cleopatra is scheduled to appear in May 2009.
Levine Museum Of The New South www.museumofthenewsouth.org 704/333-1887 This interactive history museum provides the nation with the most comprehensive interpretation of post-Civil War
Southern society. Winner of the National Museum Service Award, the Levine Museum of the New South presents Cotton Fields To Skyscrapers year round. Special exhibits for the fall include Corapeake, multimedia artist Kendall Messick’s look into a tiny town just inside the North Carolina line. Although the town is socially, economically, and geographically isolated, the people and the surroundings have a wealth of stories, represented as pages in a journal Messick kept during his sevenyear endeavor. This rich cultural experience of photos, plus a documentary and display of artifacts, will run mid-summer through Dec. 28. A past favorite, Purses, Platforms, and Power, returns to Charlotte after a two-year hiatus. Located at The Atrium at Two Wachovia, on 301 S. Tryon St., this event tells the stories of women who transformed public life in The Queen City, influencing everything from politics to athletics to culture. Videos, artifacts, oral histories, and photos make this event a must-see. The
exhibit runs through Dec. 31, 2010.
The Light Factory www.lightfactory.org 704/333-9755 The Light Factory is a nonprofit organization that focuses on the art of photography and film. Offering a variety of photography contests, the Light Factory brings everyday artists to the spotlight with presentations of local and national displays. Four artists contributed to Into The Mystic, a photography exhibit in Knight Gallery that focuses on how artists exploit and express light. The exhibit runs Sept. 14 through Jan. 4; an opening reception will take place Oct. 16. Sept. 18 through Jan. 4, experience The Day of Small Things, a mid-career retrospective of Michael Wilson’s unique and deeply honest portraits, including photographs of some of today’s most important musical artists such as Lyle Lovett, B.B. King, and Renée Fleming. The opening reception for this show is Oct. 16. >
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www.matthewsplayhouse.com 704/846-8343 Was it Colonel Mustard in the kitchen with the knife, or did Miss Scarlet pick up the candlestick in the ballroom? The community-based, nonprofit Matthews Playhouse brings this classic board game of whodunit to life in Clue — The Musical Oct. 17 through Nov.1. The audience is invited to play along as suspects sing, dance, and joke their way through the show, with a different ending at each performance.
North Carolina Dance Theatre brings magic to the stage with Peter and the Wolf, Sept. 20 and 21.
Nov. 7 through 16, everyone’s favorite orphan is back in Annie Jr. This hour-long version of the original musical promises a night of laughs along with all the classic tunes such as Tomorrow and Hard Knock Life. And don’t miss Pinocchio, at the Playhouse Feb. 27 through March 8, 2009.
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expand their understanding of contemporary art, and advocates diversity and art as a catalyst for cultural advancement. True Grit: Frames, Fixations, and Flirtations pushes the boundaries of craft and explores conceptual ideas and narrative strategies. The show is available Sept. 5 through Nov. 1, with an opening reception on Sept. 26. Open Studio Saturdays allow artists to work in their studios with the doors open, and provide an opportunity for the public to meet artists, view current exhibits, and learn about
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Museum Of York County www.chmuseums.org 803/329-2121 The Museum of York County, located just south of Charlotte in Rock Hill, S.C., is part of the Culture and Heritage Museums, a linked system of cultural institutions that includes Historic Brattonsville and the McCelvey Center. Exhibits feature the history of York County and highlight local talent, as well as explore faraway lands in the Stans African Halls.
River Docs is a yearlong documentation project inspired by the Catawba River that features photography, interactive media, and community interviews. The exhibit runs through Jan. 4. Vernon Grant’s Wit & Whimsy: Making Folks Smile for Over 75 Years explores the life, career, and art of Vernon Grant, who gained popularity for creating the Kellogg’s Rice Krispies “Snap, Crackle, and Pop!” trio. Grant’s artwork is the heart of this exhibition, which features a broad selection of his original and published art and runs through Oct. 26.
North Carolina Dance Theatre www.ncdance.org 704/372-0101 North Carolina Dance Theatre, founded in 1970, will move to a new home — the still-under-construction Knight Theater — in 2009. The 75,000square-foot theater, one of four new arts organizations to make a home in Charlotte, will be used for a mix of theater favorites, including opera, orchestral music, film presentations, touring shows, and musicals. An opening date of the new facility has yet to be announced as of late summer 2008. The Charlotte Symphony helps jump-start the N.C. Dance Theatre’s season with Timeless Ballets by Balanchine on Sept. 18 through 20, featuring former New York City Ballet stars Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux and Patricia McBride. Mark Diamond’s Peter and the Wolf, and Carnival of the Animals brings a magical afternoon of story ballet to Charlotte on Sept. 20 and 21. The popular Innovative Works returns on Oct. 30 through Nov. 1, and Nov. 6 through 8. To complete the holiday season, more than 100 dancers take the stage for The Nutcracker on Dec. 12 through 14 and Dec. 19 through 21. Grab your popcorn and get ready for A Night at the Movies on March 5 through 7, and March 12 through 14. For this production, choreographers Mark Diamond, Nicolo Fonte, and Dwight Rhoden draw their inspiration from the silver screen. Drama and deception are alive and well in a modernized version of Othello, scheduled for May 14 through 16. Back by popular demand, Snow White brings the season to a close May 16 and 17. >
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WaterWorks Visual Arts Center www.waterworks.org 704/636-1882 Salisbury’s WaterWorks Visual Arts Center strives to offer innovative exhibitions and extraordinary visual arts experiences that foster creativity and overall learning. The Center showcases regional and community art. Three exhibitions of paintings, Earth and Sky; Plein Air Carolina 2008; and In Place: Memory and Movement, will be on display Sept. 19 through Nov. 8. The Fifth Annual Artists Invitational and Sale will take place Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. On the same day, Atmospheres: Formed and Formless, featuring paintings by Natalie Bork and Maja Godlewska; and The Quest: Dreams and Coincidental Discoveries, a collection of figurative paintings by Donald Moore, will be on display through Feb. 7. Darren Goins’ New Work, a form of mixed media, will be displayed with Jerry Walden’s Yipes! Stripes: A Deconstruction, also mixed media, Feb. 20 through May 23. A public reception for the 2009 winner of the solo exhibit, Dare To Imagine, will be held June 5 at 6 p.m. TCW
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Charlotteans Chhaya and Shitij Chabba enjoyed an elaborate wedding ceremony in their home country of India.
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their special day. But the pictures in the album aren’t the conventional ones of a bride in a white gown, walking down the aisle to meet her waiting groom. The bride in this wedding wore a jewel-encrusted, hot-pink dress; the groom arrived on horseback; and the celebration lasted for several days. On January 20, 2008, Chhaya and Shitij officially tied the knot in a traditional Hindu ceremony in Shitij’s hometown of Delhi, India. Theirs wasn’t an arranged marriage, although Chhaya’s sister Megha had a hand in picking out the groom. “In India, it’s the responsibility of the whole family to look for a match for the bride,” Chhaya explains. “They introduce me to acceptable men. Then it’s up to me to decide whether I want to pursue the relationship.”
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In June 2007, Chhaya’s and Shitij’s paths actually crossed in the Delhi airport as he was returning to the United States after attending a funeral, and she was coming home to India from a business trip in Switzerland. “We sat at the airport for about an hour speaking of our expectations of one another,” Chhaya says. >
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The phone calls and e-mails continued until Shitij went back to India the next month, for a one-week “dating spree,” during which the couple ate lunch and dinner together every day. So sure of the relationship was Shitij, he introduced Chhaya to his parents. But she wasn’t yet convinced. “He was asking for assurance, and I liked him a lot, but I was a little apprehensive,” Chhaya says. “I would have to leave my life — my family, my friends, my job. But he was
understanding and told me he would come back in December so I could have a little more time. And he didn’t call me, so I could think with a clear mind. The more we didn’t talk, the more I was attracted to him. Twelve days later, I called and told him I had made up my mind.” Then began the intricate engagement process. Shitij’s family traveled to the small northern town of Shimla to meet Chhaya’s family. Aunts, uncles and cousins were all invited, and both families approved of the cou-
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Save The Date To determine their wedding date, the couple’s birth dates were given to a Hindu priest who examined their horoscopes; and then gave their families several acceptable dates from which to choose. Chhaya’s family booked a park in Delhi for the ceremony, since the custom is for the wedding to be held in the groom’s hometown. Both families immediately set into motion the elaborate planning for a traditional wedding. “It’s a matter of prestige for the girl’s side,” Chhaya says. “It must be a grand arrangement,
and you have to invite everyone you know on both sides, so as not to offend anyone.” The couple’s guest list topped 500. Though the actual wedding ceremony wouldn’t be held until the 20th, the extravagant celebration started several days earlier, as the bride’s family hosted its own gathering, with music and dancing. Per tradition, Chhaya, her sister, and their mother were adorned with ornate henna tattoos on their hands and feet. At the next evening’s ring ceremony, again hosted by the bride’s family, Chhaya wore a stunning, gold-hued gown given to her by Shitij’s family. Rings were exchanged, and the bride and groom received even more gifts. On the day of the wedding, Chhaya and her female relatives shared time together as they relaxed at the local salon, getting their hair and makeup perfected, and filling the hours >
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until the ceremony, which would begin at 9 p.m. “Indian marriages always start at night, and the later, the better,” Chhaya notes. As the guests began to arrive, they were dazzled by thousands of flowers, jeweled draperies, and lanterns that decorated the space. In a small room behind the stage, Chhaya listened carefully for the sound of drums — a sign that the groom and his family were arriving. Again, in keeping with tradition, Shitij, dressed in a beaded, white linen suit, rode a regal white horse to his wedding. His family and a band followed him on foot to the park, where Chhaya’s family welcomed the procession with garlands of flowers. Once Shitij was seated for the marriage ceremony, Chhaya appeared in her bejeweled pink gown and sat next to him. Guests applauded 70
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Bittersweet Goodbyes After a sumptuous meal, Chhaya and Shitij began their Seven Vows — the part of the ceremony where the father gives away his daughter to his soon-to-be son-in-law. After hearing the couple's promises of love and companionship, the priest chanted a mantra as the bride and groom walked around a holy fire. Once the two-hour celebration of the Seven Vows was complete, Shitij marked Chhaya’s forehead with vermillion to signify that they were married. It was now 3 a.m. on the 21st, and Chhaya was about to enter the part of the ceremony that would bring tears to every eye. “This is the time that I had to give the farewells to my family and go to Shitij’s side,” Chhaya remembers. “I no longer belong to my family; I belong to his.” After an emotional sendoff, Chhaya and Shitij, exhausted but happy, went to his family’s home. The next evening Shitij’s parents hosted a lavish reception for their son and his bride, so the newlyweds could meet and greet their guests, cut their wedding cake (a tradition adopted from the Western world), and pose for pictures. Chhaya wore an orange sari given to her by Shitij. After a week-long honeymoon to the exotic beach resorts in the southwest Indian state of Kerala, the couple returned to the United States, where they moved into their Ballantyne home in February. Shitij went back to work, and Chhaya began the exciting job of acclimating herself to life in her new country. Amovie buff, Chhaya says she has learned a lot about living here by watching every film she could find. She’s also teaching herself to cook. “I never cooked in India,” she admits. “I enjoy trying new things. It comes out OK most of the time.” And she’s waiting for her green card so she can begin the search for a marketing or public relations job similar to the one she left in India. In the meantime, Chhaya and Shitij are enjoying just being together. “I’m very glad to be married,” she says. “We have built a wonderful friendship with one another, and we really have a lot of fun.” TCW S E P T E M B E R
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Fiji: 19 percent
Thailand: 11 percent
The Republic of Fiji has 330 islands, some with private resorts, and others totally deserted. When imagining a place with white, sandy beaches, palm trees, beautiful coral reefs, and romantic seclusion, you’ll find that Fiji fits the profile perfectly.
Dreaming of a honeymoon in the mysterious East? The Kingdom of Thailand is your wakeup call. While the ancient Siamese culture is ever present through dance, art, and festivals, modern Thailand also offers friendly hosts, exciting nightlife, outstanding beaches, and, of course, that wonderful Thai cuisine.
Hawaii: 18 percent A honeymoon in Hawaii offers dramatic coastlines, active volcanoes, lush vegetation, native Island culture, tropical breezes, white-sand beaches, amazing sunsets, and spectacular resorts — truly a picture postcard that continues to lure honeymooners to the Aloha State.
Jamaica: 9 percent
Europe: 15 percent
Bali: 8 percent
From the gondolas of Venice and castles of France to the architecture and art of Athens and Rome; from the boggy Lowlands to the lofty Alps; from the Great Black Forest to the Land of the Midnight Sun -— Europe’s rich history, geography, and cultural diversity present a wonderful playground for newlyweds who have a little time to play.
Indonesia’s volcanic island of Bali is for couples who like to mix things up.Renowned for its sophisticated dance, music, and other arts, as well as the natural appeal of its mountains, beaches, lagoons, and exotic wildlife, including the pangolin,leopard cat,macaque,and nearly 300 species of birds, Bali, high and low, is calling.
For the ultimate chill-out vacation, you can’t beat Jamaica, Mon! Who could argue with a nearby island getaway where the living is easy and relaxed, the food and drinks flow freely, and you can ditch your PDA and your watch? At least while you’re on Jamaica time!
Anguilla: 5 percent French Polynesia: 15 percent The South Pacific’s French Polynesia is engraved in our minds with the exotic, over-the-water bungalows that are the epitome of privacy and romance to most couples. Tahiti is the main island in French Polynesia, but the most popular islands to visit include Bora Bora and Moorea.
A flat, low-lying Caribbean island of coral and limestone, Anguilla is a water enthusiast’s paradise. Sailing is the national sport, while fishing and snorkeling amid incredible coral reefs are almost distracting enough to take a newlywed’s mind off other fun activities … such as the always-exciting cricket matches popular in this British overseas territory. TCW
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This fall’s look is all in the details, as fashion takes a refined turn. Pintucking, smocking and pleating are popping up in knits,while texture — always a staple for fall — takes its cue from seasonal tweeds and glen plaids.What this means for your closet is a very wearable wardrobe of sophisticated patterns and floral prints,as well as looks that play off flattering proportions. So study up on the trends offered by several designers,department stores and style makers,and you’ll be singing the ABCs of looking well put together this season.
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rts and craft When referring to this season’s fashion, this design movement is an expression of the artisan’s skill and handiwork, evident in applied treatments, textile innovations and textures. RJ Graziano, Belk
oyfriend sweater Your childhood crush on Mister Rogers aside, this sweater is long, stylish, and for girls only. Sophie Max, Belk
lutch These rectangular hand-held purses are oversized and colorful for fall. Calvin Klein, Belk
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state-inspired Jewelry this season is influenced by what your eccentric Aunt Bess may have had in her upper-right dresser drawer. Badgley Mischka, Nordstrom
ressmaker details Covered buttons, bows, pleats, pintucks — you’ll see them popping up in this year’s fall feminine fashions. Kristin Davis, Belk
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ewel box colors The deep purples and bright magentas seen in some of this season’s fashions add priceless flair. Liz Claiborne
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ikes How old is that model in the picture, and is that dress going to look as good on me as it does on her? Roberto Cavalli, Neiman Marcus
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nexpected The pump is back, with tassels, buckles, and an open toe! BCBGirls, Belk
weed A rough, wool fabric in a weave of two or more colors. Liz Claiborne
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of your favorite shampoo, and you’ll see how sexy chemistry has become!), and the ease of buying cosmetics with the click of a mouse, we are also becoming smarter about what it means to buy organic or “green.”Having access to these products online, however, is a recent development, and one Charlotte couple is leading the way in shopping for natural beauty via the World Wide Web.
Ann Francke, co-owner of Beautorium, an online organic beauty marketplace, chose Charlotte as the home base for her business. After living in Europe for 21 years, this American, who has years of experience in the beauty business, returned to the United States with her European-born daughter and husband to develop a muchneeded service for today’s modern woman: an online beauty emporium with high-quality, often exclusive, lines of natural, organic products from all over the world. Although buying beauty products online isn’t new, having access to certified, genuinely organic beauty products from the most exquisite natural resources around the globe is. After spending years as a business development director and board member for such companies as Procter & Gamble, Boots Drugs and Max Factor, Francke and husband Barry King, a pharmacist and business owner, decided to merge their skills, knowledge, and 40 combined years of industry experience to create Beautorium.
Beautiful Beginnings Once the idea was born and the Web name secured, Francke and King got busy doing their homework. They attended the largest organic beauty shows in Europe and North America. They diligently researched their favorite products, sought out new and innovative lines, and met with distributors and manufacturers every chance they could. To ensure consumers get the most out of the organic experience, Francke handpicked the brands and personally tested each product Beautorium carries. “My goal,” she says, “is to choose brands responsibly and pass that on to consumers.”
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Beauty One of the most unique aspects of Beautorium is that many, if not all, products from specific lines are offered. “We want consumers to be able to buy as many products of a line as possible,” says Francke, who knows the frustration of having access to only one or two products from a favorite line. Beautorium features such renowned labels as Juice Beauty, from California, and Cattier, from France — just two of the 12 lines represented. Another line is the award-winning Martina Gebhardt collection from Germany, which is very popular in Europe. Francke hopes that American women will catch on, as well.
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Hand-pressed, certified organic rosehip oil underpins the effectiveness of these natural New Zealand products. Trilogy, designed to “rebuild damaged skin,” is a popular pick with Beautorium shoppers.
Each product in the Martina Gebhardt skincare line focuses on what the manufacturer calls a “hero ingredient,” like rose, sage, or ginseng.
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“green” bandwagon with products that are labeled organic but don’t meet the strict criteria and standards set by long-standing, third-party certifying organizations. Every Beautorium product does meet such standards and comes with a blue “Certified” label. In fact, Francke and King created a whole series of product labels, which highlight the important criteria that apply to each item. “No Animal Testing,” “Beautorium Exclusive,” and “Certified” need no explanation. Other labels illuminate attributes that might not be evident at first glance. For example, the “Brand Buzz” designation marks award-winning products that are receiving rave reviews and celebrity affections; “Effective Ingredients” lists natural ingredients and explains why a product has been deemed organic and what it can do for the body; and “Good Works” documents the principles and philanthropy that the associated company brand upholds. It’s the extra effort put into this “Good to Know Guide” that creates loyalty and near-cult followings.
Launched in April 2008, the Beautorium marketplace on the Internet is exceeding expectations and business projections. “We clocked in 8,000 visits to the Web site in our first month alone,” says Francke. The savvy marketer, who was educated and spent several years in New York City, held a launch party there and invited top beauty editors from Cosmopolitan, Vogue, Elle, and the leading beauty blogs. The response was overwhelmingly positive for both the site and the brands offered.
From packaging “you can plant,” to a wind-powered factory, the Pangea skincare line presents a whole new breed of socially and environmentally responsible beauty offerings.
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End of Summer Specials! This ultra-chic new line of anti-aging, healing products offers a concentrated blend of cold-pressed botanicals and steam-distilled organic essential oils. Saaf is a Persian word that means “pure.”
“Cosmo Girl did a great piece on us earlier this year. One of our products made with rosehip is popular with the younger crowd, as it combats acne-prone skin,” says Francke, who is eager to connect with both younger and older women, and to reach as wide a market as possible. Her longterm goal is to turn the online emporium into a bricks and mortar store, first in Charlotte, and then in 26 other cities across the United States.
ronment is a fairly new concept in this country, and Beautorium is definitely in the vanguard. Coming home to the United States was a relatively easy move for Francke, and seeing the Beautorium dream become a reality right here in
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One of Brewer’s board paintings hangs over a rustic stone fireplace, the perfect focal point in this cozy outdoor living space.
Brewer’s artistic endeavors extend back to childhood art lessons at the Mint Museum, followed by a flurry of painting classes at Central Piedmont Community College. After a stint painting for gift shops, including her own, and a decade in the business of painting canvas rugs, she got down to the passionate work of the oil painting she does today, with occasional dabbles in acrylic and other media.
Inspiration, Near And Far The Brewers’ house evokes all the quaintness and character for which Myers Park homes are known. The front porch is swathed in sweet jasmine, and the perfume of the flowering vine bursts forth every spring, enhancing the distinctly Southern façade. The art show begins just inside the foyer, where a painting of the interior of a restaurant at Carmel-by-the-Sea hints of the love for travel that inspires much of Brewer’s work. Bright yellow, red, black, and white hues reveal the fine details of everything from the table linens to the floorboards to the texture of
the stucco walls. The painting is wistfully romantic and captures the charm and sophistication that characterizes this California seaside community. The living room defines the front of the home, with sunlight spilling in through a picture window and illuminating the traditional décor. Antiques, heirlooms, and scatterings of books create an ambiance of Southern elegance throughout. Above the fireplace hangs a Renoir-inspired painting by Boone artist, Norma Murphy. The painting celebrates the beauty of Impressionism, showcasing a French maiden enjoying tea on a cobblestone patio. The work’s tissue-paper-on-acrylic composition and the visible brush strokes lend it an indelible sense of texture. The living room is situated in what was once the dining room. In fact, the Brewers embarked upon a series of renovations to transform the original 1950s ranch-style home into its current floor plan, replacing the den with the dining room; converting the glassed-in porch to a den; and adding a second >
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Comfort is key for the Brewers, who have mastered the fine art of informal elegance in their home.
floor and new porch. A downstairs hallway leads to a series of bedrooms with carefully appointed details, including more intriguing artwork.
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Brewer commissioned Boone artist Norma Murphy to create this textured painting, now displayed prominently in the living room.
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In the hallway, Carmel-by-the-Sea is again the subject matter for one of Brewer’s paintings, which features a landscape of trailing vines and brilliant blooms. Other hallway paintings include a streetscape in San Francisco, and an al fresco dining scene in the city of Avignon, France, which is widely recognized for its artistic heritage.
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Of the many noteworthy paintings in the downstairs bedrooms, a depiction of the Robert Mondavi Winery in Napa Valley, a renowned wine industry landmark, stands out. The ruby-red roof of the winery bell tower juxtaposes nicely with the smooth look of stones and stucco, while flowers and lush green foliage hit a graceful note in this acrylic painting. Above twin beds draped in white, crocheted spreads, the green is repeated in a pair of paintings that portray two views of a table, vase, and Adirondack chair on the deck of the Brewers’ former home in Boone. Back in the hallway are more paintings, including one of cows grazing in the French countryside. “The cows were in Normandy, right outside our hotel,” Brewer explains. “This was the first time I really painted animals.” Beyond the dining room, resplendent with its antique table and chairs and accented with several more works by Brewer, is the den. Sunlight pours into this comfortable room through a full wall of win-
dows. The den features many built-ins and a cozy appeal, and it is home to Brewer’s favorite piece of art — her painting of a vegetable market in Capri. The focal point of this bright, fresh piece is a grouping of eggplant and melons, with shimmering wine bottles in the background. Brewer also loves the John Pike painting that demands attention from its place in the den. An illustrator and famed watercolorist, Pike knew Brewer’s family well and gave them several watercolors, including this one, over the years. The painting is of a boy in a boat gazing up at a girl on the bank. She stands below the arching trunk of a tree as leaves skitter around them and light ripples across the water. “His work has become very collectible,” Brewer says. “I just love it because it reminds me of my grandmother. He lived across the street from her in Rutherfordton, and she had it hanging in her living room. I had this space built around it when we built this room.” >
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This work, featuring a sunbathing couple, graced the walls of the Surf Club in Wrightsville Beach.
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The den, once a sun porch, now provides plenty of space for relaxing family time.
Back inside, the kitchen is home to an oil painting by Brewer’s grandfather. The whimsical work that, for years, graced the wall of the Surf Club at Wrightsville Beach, captures the essence of wind, sand, and sea with its old-timey beach scene that includes a sailboat, starfish, and a couple clad in 1920s-style swimwear. The colors in the painting are echoed in the charming kitchen, where the taupe tile and backsplash are complemented by moss-green cabinetry that Brewer painted and shellacked. Upstairs, the master bedroom houses Brewer’s first oil painting: a Venetian scene of boats, an arched bridge, villas with flowers spilling from the windows, and light dancing across the water below. Off the bedroom is her studio, a comfortable, multipurpose space that showcases pieces in various stages of development. Paint tubes are strewn across the floor, and partially finished paintings rest against walls or easels. >
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Though she sometimes uses the easels when she paints, Brewer admits that she more often than not sits on the floor to work, just as she did when she painted her canvas rugs years ago. “It depends on what I’m painting,” she says. “And whether the sun is coming in a certain way.” As an artist, Brewer is busy, always having several paintings in progress at any given time, and completing new ones every couple of weeks. She does, however, maintain a happy balance in her life, spending plenty of time with her husband, three children, and seven grandchildren, as well as fulfilling volunteer commitments. >
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The downstairs hallway of her home is an ideal place to display Brewer’s work. Brewer’s first oil painting, depicting a scene in Venice, hangs in the master bedroom.
While she has sold to friends and worked on several commissioned pieces, Brewer has yet to hold an art show or display her work in a gallery, although her talents would more than justify a formal exhibition. For now, however, her home continues to double as an elegant, private gallery for an eclectic and sentimental collection of outstanding art. TCW
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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
Answering A Call In the Charlotte area, only a handful of plastic surgeons perform breast reconstruction after mastectomy. That’s because reconstruction is not only 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 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.
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nique 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.
Reconstruction Blueprints A Look At Rebuilding The Breast Tissue Expansion — This procedure is popular because it is the least invasive and usually requires only a brief hospital stay.Essentially,a stretchable implant,or “tissue expander,” is placed under the chest muscle to create a pocket. Over a number of weeks, saline is injected into the expander until the skin and muscle are stretched to the desired size, at which point an implant is placed into the area. 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 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 the skin in the breast area.The tissue is then molded into a natural-looking breast and sewn into place. In the [ital]latissimus dorsi[ital] 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.) 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.”
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sleep quality, if they stayed asleep, and how early they woke up. Happily married women had less trouble falling sleep, reported fewer sleep complaints, enjoyed more restful sleep, and were not as likely to wake up early or in the middle of the night as the women whose marriages were less than ideal. Even after the researchers adjusted the data to account for other factors known to disturb sleep, they still found that happily married women slept more soundly. “The million-dollar question,” Troxel says, “is which comes first: Does the unhappy marriage lead to poor sleep, or does poor sleep contribute to a bad marriage?”
Express Yourself It might be a good idea for women to discuss problems with their spouses, instead of holding on to unaddressed issues. According to a study published in Psychosomatic Medicine, women who kept silent about their feelings during periods of marital conflict had more than four times the risk of premature death, especially from heart disease.
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three sections devoted to pregnancy and breast-feeding. The first section, “Fetal Risk Summary,” would state what is known about the effects of a drug on the fetus, and whether the risk is based on results of animal studies or human studies. The second section, “Clinical Considerations,” would include information about effects associated with a drug if taken before a woman is aware she is pregnant. The final section would describe in detail any additional data about the drug. If the proposal takes effect, new drugs will be expected to conform immediately. Established drugs would be allowed several years to phase in the new label requirements. For more information on prescription drugs and pregnancy, visit the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Web site at www.hhs.gov.
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n estimated one-third of all women suffer from heart problems, and cardiovascular disease kills more women than the next five mostcommon causes of death combined. The American Heart Association’s “Go Red For Women” campaign commissioned Sperling’s BestPlaces — a data-gathering firm that ranks livability statistics of towns and cities across the United States — to determine the most heart-healthy cities for women. The study encompassed the 200 largest metropolitan areas in the country, and it included an analysis of 22 factors related to women’s heart health, such as blood pressure, exercise and smoking habits, and rates of cardiovascular mortality. Seven of the 10 top heart-healthy cities were located in the West, while the majority of the unhealthiest cities were located in the Midwest.
The 10 most heart-friendly metro areas for women: Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minn. Washington, D.C.-Arlington-Alexandria, Va. San Francisco-San Jose-Oakland, Calif. Denver-Aurora, Colo. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, Mass. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Wash. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, Ore. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, Calif. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, Calif. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, Ariz.
The 5 unhealthiest cities for women’s heart health: Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro, Tenn. St. Louis, Mo. Detroit-Warren-Livonia, Mich. Pittsburgh, Pa. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas
Other Facts And Figures: • Minneapolis-St. Paul, Boston, and Phoenix have the lowest heart-disease mortality rates for women. • Women in San Francisco, San Diego, and Washington, D.C., are the healthiest eaters; St. Louis, Kansas City, Kan., and Milwaukee are home to the unhealthiest eaters. • Women in San Antonio, Cleveland, and Columbus are among the most overweight in the country, while women who live in San Francisco, Denver, and Los Angeles are the thinnest. • The largest numbers of female smokers reside in Cincinnati, Nashville, and Indianapolis; women in Sacramento, Los Angeles, and San Francisco smoke the least. • Cities categorized as the least heart-healthy seem to share several things in common, including a plethora of fast-food restaurants, high smoking rates, and a tendency for people to drive instead of walk. >
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tudies show that a rising number of women with early breast cancer are opting for mastectomies. At the same time, the use of breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has increased. Mayo Clinic researchers speculate that the two trends are related. In addition to breast cancer, MRIs detect noncancerous masses, which may lead women and their doctors to decide on mastectomy, even though the lesion doesn’t need to be removed immediately. Researchers point out that additional factors, such as improved techniques for breast reconstruction and the introduction of genetic testing, may also affect this decision. The research took a look at more than 5,000 early-stage breast cancer patients who underwent surgery between 1997 and 2006. In 1997, the mastectomy rate was 44 percent. That number declined to 30 percent in 2003;
then rose to 43 percent from 2004 to 2006. In 2003, only 11 percent of women underwent MRIs before their surgery. By 2006, that number had risen to 23 percent. Fifty-two percent of all patients receiving an MRI had a mastectomy, versus 38 percent of women who did not have an MRI. This information leads researchers to believe that the greater sensitivity of MRI may, in fact, be a double-edged sword. An MRI offers a better detection rate for breast cancer than other imaging modalities, so it is possible that scans are better equipped to detect breast cancer. However, there is also a high false-positive rate. In other words, an MRI shows abnormalities that might not be cancer but still might require monitoring. Researchers speculated that perhaps many women in this situation opt for a mastectomy to spare themselves continued anxiety and periodic biopsies.
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ompounding pharmacists from across the nation recently visited Washington, D.C., to lobby members of Congress to protect the right to use commonly compounded bioidentical hormones. The trip was in response to an FDA move earlier this year to restrict access to bioidentical hormones. Douglas Yoch, owner of Stanley Apothecary in Charlotte, was one of the pharmacists who met with various elected officials and their staffs to discuss pharmacy compounding and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Compounding pharmaceuticals involves mixing drugs by a pharmacist or physician to fit the unique needs of a patient. This may be done for medically necessary reasons, such as to change the form of the medication from a pill to a liquid; to avoid a nonessential ingredient to which the patient is allergic; or to obtain the exact dose needed. Pharmacy compounding is regulated by state boards of pharmacy, and pharmaceutical manufacturers are now pushing for federal supervision, as well. According to Yoch, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, the No. 1 manufacturer of synthetic hormones, petitioned the FDA to restrict the compounding of medications containing estriol, an estrogen produced by the human body. Like many commonly prescribed drugs, estriol has a monograph from the U.S. Pharmacopeia but is not a component of an FDA-
approved drug. When Congress passed the FDA Modernization Act in 1997, it indicated that drugs with a USP monograph could be compounded. Yoch’s trip came at a particularly critical time for compounding pharmacies across the country. Last month, several key U.S. representatives called on the FDA to “reverse its policy,” as they introduced H. Con. Res. 342, a bipartisan resolution that states, “The Food and Drug Administration’s new policy restricting women’s access to medications containing estriol does not serve the public interest.” Yoch says pharmacists were greeted with an overwhelming sense of support from their members of Congress regarding H. Con. Res. 342. The visit to Washington, dubbed “Compounders on Capitol Hill,” was the 14th annual expedition coordinated by the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists. “With help from thousands of patients and prescribers who called and wrote their members of Congress, our voices were heard loud and clear on Capitol Hill,” says Yoch. “This is an important step for compounding pharmacies like ours,” he continues. “We fill an important void for women whose needs can’t be met by manufactured medicines. They rely on us, and I simply don’t know where they would get the medicines they need if we could no longer compound with bioidentical hormones.” TCW
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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 Road, 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 Road, 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 president@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 Road. 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. Peter’s Church, 115 W. 7th St., Room 111, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Call Brandy B., 704/575-3276. 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 Road, 7 p.m., 704/556-0690.
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Queen City Toastmasters Club, Cisco building, 1900 S. Blvd., 6 p.m. dinner; 6:30 p.m. meeting, 704/366-3519. Senior Scholars, Myers Park Baptist Church, 10 a.m., 704/3764201; www.seniorscholars.net.
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 non-members, 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, non-members with reservations $35. Contact agritzuk@bellsouth.net; www.crewcharlotte.org. Crohn’s And Colitis Foundation Of America, St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church, 3016 Providence Road, 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 Drive. 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 Drive. 6:308:30 p.m. Call 704/377-2022.
Second & Fourth Tuesdays Of Each Month Single Parents Group, Adams Metropolitan A.M.E. Church, 5520 Nations Ford Road, 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 Road, 10 a.m.; b.holland@mindspring.com. Dirt Divas Mountain Biking Club, Fuel Pizza, 4267 Park Road, 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 Road, 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 Road, 8-9 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. 6:00 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 Road, 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. The MOMS Club, Moms Offering Moms Support,Waxhaw/Weddington Chapter, Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, 8600 Potter Rd. Call Wendy, 704/302-1939.
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 Road. 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 Road, 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.
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First & Third Wednesdays Of Each Month Mothers & More, Lake Norman chapter. Call 800/699-2466, 704/668-4377; www.lknmothersandmore.com.
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 Jerilyn McDonald, 704/366-3767.
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 Road, 7-9 p.m. Call Cady at 704/542-3993; 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 Road. 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 Road, 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 Road, 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 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.
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.
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Altrusa International Of Charlotte, Myers Park Methodist Church, Queens & Providence roads, 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.
FRIDAYS Every Friday 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 Charlotte Art League, 1517 Camden Road, 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.
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H.U.G.S., Healing and Understanding for Grief from Suicide, St. Stephens United Methodist Church, 704/541-9011.
American Association Of University Women, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3115 Providence Road, 10 a.m., 704/596-3482. No summer meetings. American Sewing Guild. 10-12 a.m.; 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 Road, 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
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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 Road, 7-9 p.m. Call Nancy, 704/563-0657. Charlotte Area Christian Women’s After 5 Club, Cedarwood Country Club, 4100 Pineville-Matthews Road, 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 Road, 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.
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. KoKoMos Coffeehouse, 13016 Eastfield Road, Huntersville, 3-5 p.m. Call Monica L. Sanders, 704/770-5221, or email lottofsistalove@yahoo.com.
Second Sunday Of Each Month Christopher Columbus Italian Club of Charlotte, CharlotteMecklenburg Senior Center, 4 p.m. Call Jim Hales, 704/-5684270, or visit www.italian-club-charlotte.org.
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 Road, 7 p.m.; www.bpccharlotte.com.
To list your organization in The Meeting Place, or if there is an error or an update, please send correct information to: Today’s Charlotte Woman, 5200 Park Road, Suite 111, Charlotte, N.C. 28209; or e-mail editorTCW@bellsouth.net.
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Patricia McBride keep the Balanchine tradition alive with this presentation of La Sonnambula, Raymonda Variations and The Four Temperaments. Belk Theater. Thurs., 7:30 p.m.; Fri. and Sat., 8 p.m. Adults, $25-$69; students, $10. Call 704/372-1000, or visit www.ncdance.org.
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Sept. 20-21: Peter and the Wolf and Carnival of the Animals. Experience a delightful afternoon of adventuresome story ballet and classical music. Watch as two young boys set out on exciting adventures, one in his village and the other in a magical museum. Belk Theater. Sat. and Sun., 2 p.m. Adults, $25-$59; students, $10. Call 704/372-1000, or visit www.ncdance.org.
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
Sept. 26-Oct. 5: Day Out With Thomas. Take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, meet Sir Topham Hatt, enjoy storytelling, a magic show and a performance by Bob the Builder. North Carolina Transportation Museum, Spencer. 8:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. $18; advance purchase suggested. Call 866/468-7630, or visit www.nctrans.org.
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. Sept. 5-30: David Skinner. A solo exhibition featuring contemporary paintings of the California and Blue Ridge landscapes. Opening reception Sept. 5, 6-9 p.m.
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. Sept.5-27: Story. Discover the narrative in the creations of local sculptor Jason Basden, whose work relies on imagery inspired by stories, myths and imagination. Opening reception Sept. 5, 7-9 p.m.
Dance Sept. 17: Break! The Urban Funk Spectacular. Part of Davidson College’s C. Shaw & Nancy K. Smith Artist Series, the production traces the history of hip hop dancing over the last 30 years. Duke Family Performance Hall. 8 p.m. $20 to the public; $15 faculty/staff. Call 704/894-2115, or visit www.davidson.edu/tickets for reservations.
HODGES TAYLOR GALLERY, 401 N. Tryon St. Open Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; or by appointment. Call 704/334-3799, or visit www.hodgestaylor.com. Sept. 5-Oct. 31: Tom Nakashima and Lynn Saville. Features Nakashima’s works, which weave a narrative of nature vs. man; and Saville’s art, which creates a universe where things are not what they seem. Opening reception Sept. 5, 6-8 p.m.
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CHASEN GALLERIES, 2850 Selwyn Ave. Open Tue.Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Call 704/376-0066, or visit www.chasengalleries.com. Sept. 2-30: A World Tour. Experience the vivid creations of Mostafa Keyhani, an internationally renowned impressionist.
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.
Sept. 26-Oct. 26: Peter Pan. Enjoy the musical version of the celebrated tale, which first appeared on Broadway in the 1950s. This production’s beloved songs and thrilling action will enchant the entire family. McColl Family Theatre. Times vary. $18-$24. Call 704/973-2800, or visit www.ctcharlotte.org.
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www.centeroftheearth.com. Sept.2-Oct.31: Open Passage. Aseries of paintings by Scott Upton that uses color and brushstrokes to mix playfulness with maturity. Opening reception Sept. 5, 6-9 p.m.
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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 Sept. 6: Garden Walk. An exhibition of Robert Kushner’s opulent paintings and works on paper. Sept. 13-Nov. 1: Simple Line, Complex Form. A solo exhibition of James Rosati’s works on paper and sculptures.
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LARK & KEY GALLERY & BOUTIQUE, 453-B E. 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. Sept. 5-Nov. 2: Unseen Passage. Experience a new series of mixed media by Charlotte Foust, which explores personal and cultural themes through the recurring motifs of birds, butterflies, wheels and carriages. Opening reception Sept. 5, 6-9 p.m.
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Veronica Clark’s oil painting, Red Tag, is one of several pieces on display at Shain Gallery Sept. 19-30.
MARK’S GALLERY AND WORKSHOP, 2908 Crosby Road. Open by appointment, Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 704/364-6004 or email MarksGallery@att.net. Sept. 5-Sept. 30: It’s All Around You. This solo exhibit features work by Brandi Strickland. Opening reception Sept. 5, 6-9 p.m. PROVIDENCE GALLERY, 601 Providence Road. Open Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 704/333-4535 or visit www.providencegallery.net. Sept. 5-30: More or Less? An exhibit of new figurative, landscape and seascape works by regional artist Michele Harvey Collins. Opening reception with artist Sept. 5, 6-9 p.m. REDSKY GALLERY, 1244 East Blvd. Open Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. Call 704/552-5200, or visit www.redskygallery.com. Through Sept.11: My Charlotte: Gallery Artists Show. To celebrate the gallery’s fifth anniversary, artists created work representing their view of Charlotte. Sept. 12-Nov. 12: Landscapes Near and Far. Enjoy Andy Braitman’s popular style of landscape painting. Opening reception Sept. 12 from 6-8:30 p.m. >
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Gardens DANIEL STOWE BOTANICAL GARDEN, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults, $10; seniors, $9; ages 4-12, $5; members and children under 4, free. Call 704/825-4490, or visit www.dsbg.org. Sept. 13: Bluebird House Workshop, and Birdfeeder Workshop. Shawn Weathers, owner and designer of Greystone Aviaries, leads these popular workshops. Bluebird house workshop, 10 a.m.-noon; birdfeeder workshop, 1-3 p.m. Members, $15 with $10 materials fee; nonmembers, $18 with $10 materials fee. Call 704/829-1252 for registration. Sept.27-28: Fall Family Festival. Bring the family to the Garden and experience the giant caterpillar obstacle course,
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face painting, music, dancing and more. The event spotlights the opening of Something’s A-Flutter, including the descent of thousands of butterflies to The Orchid Conservatory. Free with garden admission. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 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. Sept.27-28: Garden Conservancy’s Open Days. Enjoy a series of private, self-guided garden tours; visit the Web site for more information. Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. $5.
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Andy Braitman’s Brook & Trees will be on display at Shain Gallery Sept. 12-Nov. 12.
Sept. 13: By The Sweat Of Our Brows. Learn about the lives of Africans from their homeland to the site of Historic Brattonsville and beyond. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Adults, $8; seniors, $6; youth 4-17, $4; ages 3 and younger, free. Members receive a $2 discount. Sept. 27: Piedmont Pottery Festival. Celebrate the South’s rich pottery heritage and experience demonstrations by some of the best traditional potters from the Carolinas and Georgia. Includes pottery sales and talks by noted historians. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Adults, $10; Seniors, $8; Youth 4-17, $5; ages 3 and younger, free. Members receive a $2 discount. Through Dec.: Heart and Soul: Portraits of Kessie by Kaye Cloniger. Paintings inspired by the spirit of historically documented Bratton plantation slave, Kessie. >
DISCOVERY PLACE, 301 N. Tryon St. Open Mon.-Wed., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thu.-Sun., 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Ages 14-59, $10; CHARLOTTE MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND HEZEKIAH Ages 60+, 2-13, $8; under 2, free. IMAX Dome: ages 14ALEXANDER HOMESITE, 3500 Shamrock Drive. Open Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. Adults, $6; sen59, $8; ages 60+, 2-13, $7. Call 704/372-6261, or visit iors/students, $5; ages 6-12, $3. Members, free. Sun., free. www.discoveryplace.org. Through Jan. 4: A Day In Pompeii. Travel back to 79 A.D. Call 704/568-1774, or visit www.charlottemuseum.org. Through Fall: Charlotte Neighborhoods: Center City. Includes and visit the lost city of Pompeii before Mount Vesuhistoric and current maps and photographs that illusvius violently erupts. This exhibit has appeared in only trate why, where and how we used to live and live now. three U.S. cities; Charlotte is its final destination. Through Jan.: Mecklenburg: Crossroads to Commerce. Learn Reservations recommended. about the impact of the first gold rush on Charlotte and see artifacts of the town’s mining and minting heritage. HISTORIC BRATTONSVILLE, 1444 Brattonsville Road, Through Jan.: Charlotte Stories: Our Collections, Your Treasures. McConnells, S.C. Open Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1Highlights seldom-seen items from the museum’s 5 p.m. Adults, $6; seniors, $5; students, $3; under 5 and mem4728-WF collection. PR PprBy_08Election:3.809 x 4.689 7/15/08 9:42 AM Pag permanent bers, free. Call 803/684-2327, or visit www.chmuseums.org.
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Calendar 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. Sept. 6-7: Revolutionary War Reenactment. Experience how Charlotteans defended their independence when Cornwallis came to town. Sept. 6 features a reenactment of the Battle of Charlotte, which originally occurred at the corner of Trade and Tryon Streets; Sept. 7 is the Battle of McIntyre Farm, which took place near Latta, off Beatties Ford Road. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Adults, $7; ages 5 and under, free. Sept.17: Fall Homeschool Day. Living history day for homeschoolers of all ages. See period demonstrations, tour the plantation, make crafts and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5 per person; ages 4 and under, free. 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-square-foot 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
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Historic Catawba Indian Land, by Nancy Pierce, is part of the Museum of York Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s River Docs exhibit. www.mintmuseum.org. Through Sept.: Quiet Spirit, Skillful Hand. Collection of 180 woodcuts, drawings and watercolors by Clare Leighton, a prominent figure in the revival of wood engraving and illustration. Through Sept.: Coming Home: Selections from the Schoen Collection of American Scene Paintings. Features
25 paintings by Jason Schoen, which have been carefully selected to complement Quiet Spirit, Skillful Hand. 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,
Through Oct.: Vernon Grant’s Wit & Whimsy: Making Folks Smile for Over 75 Years. Features broad selection of original and published artwork and offers a new opportunity to appreciate Grant’s artistry. Through Jan.: River Docs. Documentation project inspired by the Catawba River, featuring photography, fabric installation, and interactive digital media.
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. 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. New work by six North Carolina craft artists, working in a range of media. Through Jan. 4: Ornament As Art: Avant-Garde Jewelry from the Helen Williams Drutt Collection. An extensive collection of over 300 objects, including jewelry, watercolors, drawings, and sculptures – all of which show how jewelry is a global art form. MUSEUM OF YORK COUNTY, 4621 Gallant Road, Rock Hill. Open Mon.-Sat. ,10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. Adults, $5; seniors, $4; students, $3; children under 5 and members, free. Call 803/329-2121, or visit www.chmuseums.org. Sept. 1: River Ramblers Series: Nation Ford and the future museum on the Catawba River. Geologist Irene Boland, naturalist Steve Fields and historian Michael Scoggins introduce participants to the area’s natural and cultural history. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $20 CHM member, $25 nonmember. Must be 18 or older to participate. To register, call Barbara Ardrey at 803/981-9182 or email bardrey@chmuseums.org. Sept. 16: Create a Green, 1Healthy Home. Robyn Griggs Project1:Layout 8/7/2008 3:38 PM
Music Sept.2: First Tuesday Concert. Features Beethoven’s Septet in E Flat Major. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. 12:10 p.m.; 5:30 p.m. Free. Call 704/335-0009. Sept. 12-13: Mozart and Mahler. Music Director Christof Perick brings his passion for opera to the Charlotte Symphony for an exciting season opener. Belk Theater. 8 p.m. $15-$72. Call 704/372-1000, or visit www.blumenthalcenter.org. The Smothers Brothers join the Charlotte Symphony for some tomfoolery at the Belk Theater, Sept. 26-27. Lawrence, editor-in-chief of Natural Home magazine, and Wanda Urbanska, host of the PBS television program Simple Living with Wanda Urbanska, offer ways to make homes and lives environmentally friendly. 7-8:30 p.m. $10, CHM members; $15, nonmembers. Call 803/9819182 by Sept. 9 to register. Sept.20: River Sweep. Keep our rivers clean and help the environment by picking up litter along the shores of the Catawba Page 1 River. 9 a.m.-noon.
Sept. 20: McCelvey Series: Shady Grove Band. The Chapel Hill-based band has delighted thousands of audiences throughout the United States, Canada and Europe with their new-timey bluegrass sound. McCelvey Center Theater, 212 E. Jefferson St., York, S.C. 8 p.m. $15 CHM members, $20 nonmembers, $18 seniors, $10 students. Visit www.chmuseums.org for more information. Sept.21: Concert on the Green. Enjoy a performance by the Davidson College Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble. Davidson Town Green. 6 p.m. Free. Call 704/894-2115 or visit www.davidson.edu/tickets for information. >
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Calendar boasts a collection of well-loved songs, led by “Day by Day.” Theatre Charlotte. Wed. and Thurs., 7:30 p.m.; Fri. and Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m. $10-$24. Call 704/3721000, or visit www.theatrecharlotte.org.
Ireland’s Celtic Crossroads performs at McGlohon Theatre, Sept. 27-28.
Sept.13: Miles & Coltrane: Blue (.). This play commemorates the lives of Miles Davis and John Coltrane, considering their work and their differences as men. Includes performances by members of the North Carolina Dance Theatre Company, a live five-piece jazz band, and the visual art of God City. McGlohon Theatre. 8 p.m. $20. Call 704/372-1000, or visit www.blumenthalcenter.org. Sept. 24-Oct. 11: The Lieutenant of Inishmore. A wickedly funny play about an Irish Liberation Army enforcer and his beloved cat, Wee Thomas. Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte. 8 p.m. Call 704/342-2251, or visit www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org. Sept.26-28 and Oct.3-5: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Audiences adore this light, fast-paced, irreverent musical. Halton Theater. Fri. and Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m. $13-$17. Call 704/330-6534, or visit http://arts.cpcc.edu/performing-arts.
Special Events And Fundraisers Sept. 26-27: The Smothers Brothers. The legendary comic duo joins the Symphony for timeless tunes and tomfoolery. Belk Theater. 8 p.m. $25-$75. Call 704/3721000, or visit www.blumenthalcenter.org. Sept.27-28: Celtic Crossroads. Acclaimed as one of the best live music concerts to come from Ireland in two decades, these seven multi-instrumentalists fuse genres such as eastern European gypsy, North American bluegrass, world classical, jazz and European forms of Celtic music. McGlohon Theatre. Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m. $29.50. Call 704/372-1000, or visit www.blumenthalcenter.org. Sept.29: Lucinda Williams. The singer-songwriter has been dubbed “America’s best songwriter;” she channels both her emotion and creative energy into a startling set of songs. Belk Theater. $24.50-$44.50. Call 704/372-1000, or visit www.blumenthalcenter.org.
Sept. 30: Mamadou Diabate. Enjoy a performance by musician Diabate, a member of the Mandinka West African jeli (musician caste) family whose musical lineage goes back seven centuries. Diabate has expertise with the African kora, a multistringed, harp-sounding instrument. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College. 7:30 p.m. Free. Call 704/894-2115 or visit www.davidson.edu/tickets for information. 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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Sept.5: Dinner Cruise On The Lady Of The Lake. Held by Levine Senior Center Trips of Matthews, this excursion offers a meal on an elegant yacht located at Queens Landing. $86. Call 704/847-3426 for menu information and reservation form. Sept.5-7: The Southern Kitchen & Bath Show, and The Southern Ideal Home Show. Bring your home and garden to life with help from remodeling, decorating and landscaping experts. Charlotte Merchandise Mart. Fri., noon-9 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults, $8; children under 15, free. Seniors day (55+) is Fri., Sept. 6: $7 (no coupons). For more information, call (704) 3766594 or visit www.southernidealhomeshow.com. Sept.6: Charlotte Herb Guild Sale. Items for sale include the nonprofit group’s famous Tussie Mussies, cookbook, vintage linen lavender sachets and wands, plus herb jellies, vinegars, grill seasonings and other delicacies. Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, Yorkmont Road, Building A. 8 a.m.
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Sept. 9: International House Arts Experience. Enjoy art from several nations and experience integrated performing arts, plus heavy hors d’oeuvres and wine. Luxury residences at 532 Governor Morrison St. 6-9 p.m. Members, free; guests, $40 donation. RSVP to rsvp@ihclt.org by Sept. 2. Sept. 12-13: Dilworth Home Tour. The 36th annual tour, which celebrates the beauty and historical integrity of homes in one of Charlotte’s oldest neighborhoods, features nine Dilworth homes and three businesses. Sept. 12, 6-9 p.m.; Sept. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit www.dilworthonline.org for information. Sept. 18-21: Festival in the Park. Celebrate the festival’s 44th anniversary, and enjoy the wares of over 150 artists. Freedom Park. Thurs., 6-9 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. and 4-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Call (704) 338-1060 or visit www.festivalinthepark.org. Sept. 20: Circle of Eight’s Annual Fall Sale. Circle of Eight, a group of ceramic artists from the Charlotte region, will hold their third annual art sale near the No-Da arts district. 1225 Dade St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 704/480-6046 or visit www.circleofeight.blogspot.com for information. Sept. 20: Start! Charlotte Heart Walk. Family-friendly event includes villages of activities, healthy stations and 5K walk. Participate within teams, or as individuals; each walker is encouraged to raise funds for the American Heart Association. Founders Hall, 100 North Tryon St. 7:30 a.m., check-in; 9 a.m., walk. Visit www.startcharlottenc.org or call 704/374-0632.
Sept.20: Very Vera Brunch. Kick off Breast Cancer Awareness month by attending Ballantyne Resort’s Vera Bradley-themed brunch, including a fashion show, silent auction and gift, plus exclusive shopping. Proceeds benefit Komen Charlotte and the Vera Bradley Foundation, which supports breast cancer research. Ballantyne Resort. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $100; advanced reservations required. Call 704/248-4078.
Sept. 27: American Cancer Society’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” 5K. Help fight breast cancer by walking in this noncompetitive event. No minimum amount required to participate. Symphony Park. Registration, 9 a.m.; walk, 10 a.m. Visit www.stridescharlotte.org, or call Silke Rible at 704/553-5368.
Sept.24-28: The Citadel Group Championships at the Palisades. This tennis tournament features eight legendary tennis champions. The Palisades. Wed.-Thu., 6:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m. $20-$68. Call 877/332-8499 or visit championsseriestennis.com.
Sept. 27-28: ArtFest of Matthews. Experience the 23rd annual Juried Fine Arts and Mastercrafts Show in historic downtown Matthews’ Gallery on the Green. Matthews Town Hall. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Free. Call 704/847-3649 or visit www.matthewschamber.com.
Sept. 26: 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 emceed by TV personality Terri Bennett. $50; attendees receive a gift bag. Call Heather Valeri at 704/264-4006, or email heather@addflair4design.com for more information.
Sept. 27: Loaves & Fishes’ 2nd Annual Feed The Need Event. Fundraiser features a low-country boil, music by The Poor Souls Band and a live auction to raise awareness of what it takes to fulfill the ever-increasing needs of our city’s hungry inhabitants. Loaves & Fishes’ warehouse. 7-10 p.m. $50. Visit www.loavesandfishes.org for reservations or call 704/523-4333.
Sept. 26-28: Saving Our Kids, Healing Our Planet (SOKHOP). A conference and green expo focusing on “How to Raise a Healthy Child in a Toxic World.” Presenters include former NY Times science writer and author of Evidence of Harm, Dr. David Kirby, environmental activist Deirdre Imus, and actress and autism activist Holly Robinson-Peete. Charlotte Convention Center. Fri.-Sat., 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sun., 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $10 pre-registration; $12 at the door; 18 and under, free.
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Sept. 29: Latta Plantation Open Fundraiser At The Point. Enjoy an afternoon of Captain’s Choice golf at The Point Lake and Golf Club; all proceeds benefit Historic Latta Plantation’s Capital Campaign to help maintain Mecklenburg’s two oldest log cabins. The Point Lake and Golf Club, Mooresville. 11:30 a.m. $175 per person; $150 each for a foursome (registration includes green fees, cart fees, range balls, a steak dinner, and prizes). Visit www.lattaplantation.org for registration forms; registration due Sept. 12. TCW
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