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nyone who knows me can attest to this fact: I love Christmas.
It's not the gifts or the cookies that inspire my penchant for this season (though the latter certainly doesn't hurt). It's the spirit. It's the hallowed adieu of "Merry Christmas," always paired with a eye-crinkling grin; it's the all-hands-on-deck cooking sessions in a kitchen scented with equal parts cinnamon and love; it's the carols and the enveloping hugs of family and the clink of champagne flutes. And through it all, it's the spirit of giving. The Christmas season is always one of generosity, a time when we can share the bounty of the year, not only with our friends and family, but with those in our community who need it most. Causes.com, the internet’s platform for social activism, reported that Americans who regularly donate are 34% more likely to contribute during the holidays, and donation amounts increase by 42% during the months of November and December. We know you want to give back—which is why we created our Giving Back Guide to help you decide when, where and how to do so this holiday season. We also know you've got plenty of giving to do in your circle of friends and family. We’ve shared lots of gifts for your loved ones too, from travel (pg. 16), to epic game room provisions (pg. 28), to carefully crafted, locally-made gifts (pg. 34). However you decide to give this Christmas, thank you.
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Good Times
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Around Town
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Culinary Creations
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Travel Destination
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Renovate & Refine
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Local’s Choice
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Lifestyle Calendar
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Realty Report
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Parting Thoughts
20 Your Guide to Giving Back
Helping Charlotte’s Non-Profits This Holiday Season
28 Game Room Gift Guide
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Good Times
Pink Pint Night
Attendees of the 6th Pink Pint Night, sponsored by Charlotte Radiology and NoDa Brewing Company, enjoyed live music, food trucks and a special pink brew, "Breast Intentions!” The event raised $45,000 to support local uninsured women in need of screening and diagnostic mammography services. PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF ERICA MARK PHOTOGRAPHY
Race for the Cure
Komen Charlotte hosted its 21st Annual Race for the Cure, which brought nearly 15,000 people to uptown and raised over $1 million to support their mission to meet the most critical needs in our community and invest in research to prevent and cure breast cancer. MICHAEL MURRAY AT MARATHON PHOTOS
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AROUND TOWN JAZZY HOLIDAY GALA The Harvey B. Gantt Center will host its Jazzy Holiday Gala on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at 6:00 pm in the Charlotte Convention Center’s Crown Ballroom, with presenting sponsor Bank of America. The annual black tie event will feature cocktails, dinner, awards, entertainment and dancing. Jazzy is the Gantt
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Center’s major annual fundraiser and provides an opportunity for the institution to showcase the breadth of its community outreach programming and impact on arts and cultural education. This year, the Gantt Center will present its coveted Spirit of the Center awards to three honorees who have blazed a trail in their respective fields: Ferguson Chambers & Sumter, P.A., esteemed Charlotte-based
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American History and Culture. Entertainment will be provided by the New Orleans-based Trumpet Mafia, founded by Charlottean Ashlin Parker, and The Cool Trio, featuring Boris “Bluz” Rogers, Sultan Omar El-Amin and Janalyn Walton.
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HANDEL’S MESSIAH Handel's Messiah is a testament to the human spirit and the highest aspirations of man. Christopher Warren-Green has earned a national reputation for his moving interpretations of Messiah. For the first time, he leads your Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and a quartet of soloists in Handel's oratorio masterpiece and favorite annual holiday tradition. Since the Baroque-era oratorio's debut, the musical rite of the holiday season has awed listeners, even 250 years after the composer’s death. Introduce young ones to the magic of Messiah or relive it for yourself at these performances, which will take place at the Knight Theater on December 15 and 16 at 7:30 PM. Tickets, which start at just $19, are available at CharlotteSymphony.org.
HOLIDAYS AT THE GARDEN The Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden glows with holiday spirit every winter, when the garden is transformed into a natural winter wonderland with more than 600,000 lights decking the local flora, plus a towering tree of fragile orchids, illuminated displays and unique, festive décor. Every night from 5 to 9 PM beginning November 17 through December 31, visitors can enjoy live music, holiday shopping in The Garden Store, crackling fires to warm cold hands or roast a marshmallow, horse-drawn carriage rides, rich hot chocolate and adult beverages, and the Children’s Holiday Discovery Trail of activities. Mrs. Claus will visit the Garden from 6 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 27 – 29, Dec. 4-6, 11-13, and 18-24. Santa will also come to visit during Capture the Magic with Santa. For more information and to purchase your tickets, visit DSBG.org. December 2017 | South Charlotte Lifestyle
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Culinary Creations
ARTICLE EMILY GLASER PHOTOGRAPHY DESTINY JOHNSON
HOME
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HOME THE HISTORIC MCNINCH HOUSE RESTAURANT
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ur Queen City harbors a host of historic homes. Some of theme remain only in the shadows of old foundations; others still
stand as the regal residences of Charlotte’s elite. A few have been updated and outfitted to house (literally) local businesses and eateries, including the memorable McNinch House.
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More than 100 years ago, in 1891, one Vinton Liddell purchased the
Renowned as one of Charlotte’s finest restaurants, today the
property at the address of 511 North Church Street in Charlotte’s his-
kitchen is the territory of Chef Matthew Shepard. “Apparently I was
toric Fourth Ward. The McNinches who would soon come to reside in
born with a spatula in my hand,” he says with a laugh. Like so many
the home built by Liddel were the cream of Charlotte’s aristocracy for
Charlottean chefs, the Southern cook got his start in grandma’s
generations. The first of four Sam McNinches served as Charlotte’s
kitchen, then progressed into his own art. “I felt like a scientist. I still
mayor from 1905 to 1907 and hosted President William Howard Taft at
do,” he says of those early days.
the house in 1909. His descendants opened businesses and helped Charlotte become the boom town it is today. And at the center of their lives stood the McNinch House, an authentic Queen Anne style home decked in shingles and wrapped
At The McNinch House, that science is translated into seasonal, traditional fare. The dishes are delightfully Southern and purely timeless, presented as multi-course experiences that veer into showmanship.
in stooped porches. Architectural experts in the ‘70s argued the home
As much as he loves food, even Matthew recognizes that what
was possibly the finest representative of the classic style in the state.
truly distinguishes the McNinch House is, in fact, the house. “I think
Following the death of McNinch’s daughter Mattie in 1977, the
that the most special thing about the McNinch House would be the
house fell into the hands of Ellen Davis, who painstakingly restored
ambiance,” he notes. “The house is almost 125 years old. It still holds
it to the height of its historic charm and opened the McNinch House
its charm. When you step inside the front door you can't hear the
Restaurant in its lower floor 22 years ago.
sound of the city—it’s like a getaway inside the city.”
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mixture. Whip the powdered sugar and yolks over a water
1 t gelatin
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¼ c powdered sugar
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½ c egg yolks
then the remainder of the whipped cream. Repeat recipe
2 c heavy cream, whipped
using white chocolate to make a layered confection.
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Travel Destination
THE GIFT OF TRAVEL
of that expense for someone about to embark on an international
ARTICLE RONI FISHKIN
passport for someone else, but you can download the forms and give
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3. Some young travelers may not have a passport, and taking care journey is a great and thoughtful gift idea. You can’t actually get a them the $110 fee so they can become a globetrotter!
t’s the holidays again, and that means the pressure of finding
4. Multi-generational travel is extremely popular and the holidays
the perfect gifts for loved ones. Uncertainty about sizing and fit
can be a great way to announce plans to take the family on a vaca-
makes clothing a difficult choice, appliances or house-hold items
tion. Whether it’s Disney or a ski vacation, providing family members
are too impersonal, food and wine too fleeting. What’s a deter-
the opportunity to look forward to that kind of experience together is
mined and generous gift-giver to do?
priceless. Those memories will be shared for a lifetime.
How about the gift of travel? It is certainly unique—but is giving a vacation in real life a good idea, or a dream driven by movies and sitcoms? People are increasingly valuing experiences over material possessions.
However you decide to give the gift of travel, make sure you speak with a travel professional so all the details are covered and everyone has a happy holiday season!
A recent study showed that a vacation is recalled as one of the most extraordinary and memorable life experiences, right behind milestones like a wedding or the birth of a child. Memories of a trip are often cherished long after the material gifts have been lost, broken or expired in their usefulness. There are some rules to follow when giving the gift of travel. Take these tips from the experienced travel professionals: 1. Consider a travel gift certificate. Unless you are certain of the recipient’s calendar and availability, a gift certificate towards a vacation is the best idea because it makes the gift flexible and open-ended and gives the receiver the ability to choose all the details best suited for them. Mann Travels’ vacation specialist Robin Lrehzzioui sells travel gift certificates to her clients all the time. “I create a nice certificate for them,” she explains, “and suggest they couple it with a travel guidebook, a journal or a travel accessory for a great presentation.” 2. Honeymoons are another great way to give the gift of travel. If you know the destination, you can add an experience to that trip that they may not have considered. Maybe it’s a couple’s massage at the hotel or a gift card to a local restaurant they wouldn’t otherwise splurge on. Its helpful to call the travel agent planning the honeymoon to coordinate your surprise and avoid any duplication.
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Your Guide
To Giving Back ARTICLE EMILY GLASER
W
ith our hearts and bellies full, this season is the perfect time to
says Emma Farmer of virtual assistant business Cybertary Charlotte.
share that plenty with others—but it can be difficult to choose
“It has been the most refreshing experience to serve on the Board
who, how, or where. That’s why we’ve compiled our Giving Back
because I was part of making a difference in the lives of thousands of
Guide. These nonprofits, all locally-based, work directly in our own
innocent women, men and children.”
community, improving the lives of those who need it most, especially
How You Can Help
during this season. Thanks to organizations like these and your help,
“We have a client holiday party every year that is amazing,” says
it’s the most wonderful time of the year for everyone in Charlotte.
Executive Director Ashley Lantz. “Folks in the community can adopt a family and assist them with presents and food. We also encourage people
Turning Point
to cook a meal and deliver it to the domestic violence shelter for the cli-
The programming (and positive effect) at Turning Point is threefold: a
ents residing here.” To coordinate donations, contact Kim Miller, volunteer
Domestic Violence Center & Shelter provides a safe space for victims of
coordinator, at KMiller@TurnToday.net. You can also help by shopping at or
domestic abuse; a Sexual Assault Resource Center assists victims of sexual
donating to one of Turning Point’s three boutiques (see page 24).
assault both directly after and in the months following abuse; and the Tree House Children’s
The Relatives
brings
safe place for Charlotte’s youth to turn to in times of need.
to quickly help children.
“Our role is to be a trustworthy
Center
Turning Point is special
Relative who can help solve
because of its breadth
the problem,” says President
and reach. From 24-hour
Trish Hobson. Since 1974, The
crisis hotlines to safe
Relatives Crisis Center has
housing to medical assistance, the
offered a temporary home for children
organization helps those in the most dire
without one, as a result of homeless-
of needs and most vulnerable communi-
ness or crisis situations. The non-
ties. “Turning Point has totally changed
profit’s other programming—like
the way that I look at domestic violence,”
the On Ramp Resource Center
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and Journey Place—helps young adults in crisis navigate toward stability and independence.
How You Can Help Good Friends Charlotte is open to all women who want to make
“During the holidays especially, our kids need extra support. When you
a difference. Get involved and become a “Good Friend,” attend the
provide gifts during the holidays, you tell our kids that they are loved and
Annual Good Friends Luncheon on December 14th, and donate funds
valued,” notes Hobson, who hopes The Relatives’ diverse programming
through the website at GoodFriendsCharlotte.org.
helps break the cycle of poverty and homelessness from the youth up. How You Can Help
Crisis Assistance Ministry
The Relatives ensure everyone they serve feels loved through an
Since 1975, Crisis Assistance Ministry has helped Charlotte’s working
annual holiday party, for which they take community gift donations. “The
poor get back on their feet—or never fall off them in the first place—with
more support we get, the more we can provide our youth and young
emergency assistance. The aid they provide is both appreciable, in the
adults specific items off their wish list, but basic items like new socks,
form of monetary assistance with rent and utilities, and tangible, with
jackets, full size toiletries, backpacks, gloves, hats, etc. are also greatly
clothing and furniture, but it’s also transformational. Crisis Assistance
welcomed,” says Erica Ellis, Development Officer. “To make the holidays
Ministry is dedicated to ending the cycles of poverty through counseling
extra special, we are always looking for volunteers who want to provide
and services that encourage financial stability, as well as bringing aware-
unique experiences and provide meals to all of our programs.” Contact
ness to the realities of poverty in Mecklenburg County.
Volunteer Engagement Officer Elizabeth McCollom at EmmCollom@
“This time of year, many of us are looking forward to spending time at home
TheRelatives.org or 704-501-8258 to help, or attend the neighborhood
with family and friends—to celebrating the season of hope and warmth,” says
caroling event at the Crisis Center on Sunday, December 10.
Carol Hardison, CEO. “But with rent skyrocketing, wages practically flat, and nearly 15% of our community living at the poverty level, that means too many
Good Friends Charlotte
of our neighbors are just one paycheck away financial disaster. One acci-
Good Friends Charlotte, a women’s organization supporting individ-
dent, one job setback, or an unex-
uals and families with financial resources to improve lives and inspire
pected medical bill can send
hope, gives back to the disadvantaged in our
them into a downward spiral
community through small, measurable acts of
toward homelessness. Every
kindness. From door locks for battered women
day, nearly 200 families seek
to orthopedic shoes to daycare fees, the money
assistance at Crisis Assistance
collected by the nonprofit—over $3 million over
Ministry with emergency rent
the past 30 years—directly benefits those who
or utility assistance, clothing,
need it most. Their signature event, a luncheon
household goods, furniture,
every December for members and guests, is
beds, or appliances. Help for
an opportunity to share the love, hope and
these neighbors only hap-
compassion the organization has fostered in
pens through the generosity
Mecklenburg County throughout the year.
of this community.”
Daniel Coston
"Women want to help in meaningful ways, and Good Friends Charlotte does just
Family rece ived utility an d school un assistance (C iform risis Assista nce Ministry) .
How You Can Help Make a contribution in honor of your friends and family, then
that,” says Joanne O'Brien Beam, Good Friends’ President. “Giving
share the news with vibrant holiday cards featuring artwork created by
support to families who've had a bad break also gives them hope
the children whose families were served at Crisis Assistance Ministry.
and encouragement. Often it’s the little things that can make a huge
Organize a furniture or coat drive, or volunteer with your family, house
difference for a family to be able to move forward.”
of worship or work group and spend a day sorting and inspecting clothing donations or providing meals to families waiting in the lobby (email Volunteer@CrisisAssistance.org for more information). CONTINUED >
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YOUR GUIDE TO GIVING BACK (CON TI N U ED)
ourBRIDGE for KIDS
Charlotte's community is growing exponentially, and some of those new
Crown Town residents need your help. Transitioning into a new community, new language and new way of life can be challenging, especially for kids. Founded in 2014, ourBRIDGE for KIDS is a not-for-profit after-school program for refugees and immigrant children that helps them achieve academic success and integration into the community through innovative instructional methods and a celebration of cultural diversity.
"We offer a curriculum that helps our students achieve the fundamentals of English language acquisition (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) through activities that incorporate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) elements and encourage cultural pride and inclusion, civic engagement, community involvement, problem solving and critical thinking," says Sil Ganzó, Founder and Executive Director of ourBRIDGE for KIDS. "Moreover, we strive to support the whole child by creating a nurturing environment where our children’s beliefs, experiences and opinions are heard, valued and embraced." These kids aren't just immigrants or refugees—they're Charlotteans like us. How You Can Help The holiday wish list for ourBRIDGE is simple: volunteers (reading partners, homework helpers, and kitchen/activity room assistants), gas cards for volunteers who take the kids home every night, art supplies and, of course, financial contributions. For more information or to donate or volunteer, visit JoinOurBridge.org.
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Donation Stations Giving doesn’t have to involve time or money. Donating gently used clothes or
WHERE: Offices located at 5415 Airport Drive or free pick-up.
housewares to these organizations around
(704) 392-4981
town is a great way to give back (and clear
WHO: Goodwill Industries of
room for all those new clothes, too).
the Southern Piedmont
WHO: Florence Crittenton Services
WHY: 90 cents of every dollar earned from
of North Carolina
donations goes back into local programming
WHY: Florence Crittenton provides ser-
like customer, administrative and busi-
vices—from a residential program that helps
ness services training and Microsoft Office
mothers and babies prepare for self-suffi-
Specialist certifications. In 2016 alone,
ciency, to a maternity program that assists
Goodwill Industries of the Southern
pregnant girls and women living in crisis—to
Piedmont served over 10,500 clients. WHERE: 24 retail stores and 7 attended
local women and children in need. WHERE: 1300 Blythe Blvd.
donation centers across the region
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WHO: The Key Resale Shop
WHO: American Kidney Fund
WHY: The Key Resale Shop is still in its
WHY: The American Kidney fund
early stages (they plan to release an app for
helps with prevention programs and
selling donated goods in early 2018), but it’s
educational resources, but perhaps
special because it’s homegrown. “The Key
most importantly, the nonprofit finan-
Resale Shop is a nonprofit thrift store that
cially assists 1 in 5 dialysis patients.
transforms donations into dollars for Charlotte
They partner locally with the thrift store
Mecklenburg
Bargain Hunters on proceeds
public
schools,”
explains
Michelle Estrada Abels. “We gave our first distribution this fall to five CMS schools that have shown growth in their academics.” WHERE:
Donations
via
appointment
from donations. WHERE: Bargain Hunter stores across the region 800-638-8299
(thekeyresaleshop@gmail.com) and sales at
WHO: The Salvation Army
local thrift shops, including Green Jeans Sale.
of the Carolinas
WHO: Jackson Park Ministries
WHY:
Proceeds
from
the
WHY: “Jackson Park Ministries exists to
local stores filter directly back
transform the lives of distressed, low-income
into the Crown Town com-
families and at-risk children located in our
munity,
neighborhood, the Greater Charlotte commu-
Rehabilitation Center (ARC) on
nity, and beyond,” says Pastor Tim Powell. Your
Central Avenue, a residential
closet isn’t the only one in need of cleaning;
program that serves over 100
get the kids involved and ask them to donate.
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the
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YOUR GUIDE TO GIVING BACK (CON TI N U ED)
chemically addicted men, providing housing, work and therapy to help break addiction. WHERE: Five locations across the Charlotte area and free pick-up (704) 522-4970
Jasmine Alston
WHO: Dress for Success WHY: This national nonprofit provides a continuum of workforce development services, including Interview and Employment Suiting programs. Your donation of work appropriate attire could help a woman in need attain her dream job. WHERE: By appointment at 500-A Clanton Rd. (704) 525-7706 WHO: Turning Point Second Chance WHY: Funds from Turning Point boutiques channel directly into the nonprofit, and clients actually get to shop at the stores cost-free. WHERE: Stores in Waxhaw and Monroe (704) 283-3033 WHO: National Kidney Services WHY: 9,000 North Carolinians are hospitalized for emergency dialysis and transplants annually; proceeds from donations to National Kidney Services help pay those $233 million in medical expenses. By partnering with local thrift kings Value Village, their turnover of goods is speedy. Plus they’ll call you every four to six weeks to see if you’d like to schedule a pick-up. WHERE: Free pick-up or seven local Value Village locations (704) 393-5780
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ARTICLE PATRICE HAWKINS & VALERY HUFFENUS, DECORATING DEN INTERIORS
Renovate & Refine
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IT’S ALL ABOUT W
hether you’re about to begin a dec-
kitchen, a country family room and a roman-
orating project or are in the midst of
tic Victorian master bedroom. Feel free to
one, it’s a good idea to take stock and con-
sider the following questions:
combine styles that appeal to you. If you’re starting a project, give serious
1. Does your home—and the decorat-
thought to your personal preferences as
ing products you’ve selected—reflect
well as current trends, and then set a bud-
your personality?
get. When making major purchases, such
2. What kind of statement does your home make about you?
You
as upholstered pieces, floor coverings, and window treatments, you should buy the best
It’s my belief that your home should indeed
quality you can afford, as these pieces will
say something about you: your personal
be with you for a long time. These are also
interests, the area in which you live, your cul-
the areas where you should forgo of-the-mo-
ture and history, your talents and your loves.
ment fads; resist investing in anything too
In other words, your home should look dif-
trendy in shape, color and pattern, and you’ll
ferent from a showroom in a furniture store.
be able to live with your choices for years.
Don’t make the mistake of copying someone
Add drama—and current fashions—to your
else’s design instead of pursing your own
rooms with wallcoverings or paint, area rugs,
personal style. You’re the one who has to live
pillows and accessories that will be easy to
in your home—not a designer!
swap out in the future. And by all means,
Of course, you’ll want to consider current
consider consulting with a professional
trends and fashions, but try not to use what’s
decorator—they know how to help you make
“in” to the exclusion of decorating for your
your decorating dreams come true!
individual taste. If you decorate with a personal touch, you will find you will be happier
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Our decorating exper t s: Va l e r y & P a t r i c e
design, it’s simple to filter through new looks and the multitude of choices available to you and to incorporate new trends into your existing, personalized design. One decorating myth that has been discarded in recent years is that good decorating must be limited to only one interior design style. It’s not unusual these days to see several different compatible styles within the same household. For example, some of the most exciting home interiors might include a formal Queen Anne living room and dining room, a contemporary
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GAME ROOM GIFT GUIDE EVERYTHING BILLIARDS IS CHARLOTTE’S ONE-STOP CHRISTMAS SHOP
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here are many sounds we associate
room proves the perfect backdrop for new
with the holidays: the curplunk of a pool
Christmas traditions: pool games with papa,
ball falling into a corner pocket, the swish-
foosball with friends, air hockey with cousins.
ing grate of shuffleboard pucks, the raucous
These are the kinds of gifts the whole family
cheer following the final swing of a ping-pong
can enjoy, and outfitting your game room is half
paddle. It’s the sound of a game room—not
the fun. Everything Billiards Charlotte—stocked
the traditional bells and ho-ho-hos—that we
with game room essentials like pool tables,
prefer to hear around the holidays.
shuffleboards, ping pong tables, foosball, and air
Giving the gift of a game room is equiva-
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with stellar customer service, make Everything
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ARTICLE EMILY GLASER
Our game room gift guide, created in conjunction with the authorities at Everything Billiards, offers some insight into those rec room essentials.
TABLE TENNIS CONVERSION TOP Another all-ages frontrunner? Ping pong. This model slides over your pool table for double the fun. Choose the easily stored Ping Pong top or a standalone model; available as Indoor/Outdoor, as well!
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Every game room needs a centerpiece, and a pool table is a timeless favorite. Brunswick's 170 Years of billiard table experience gives you tournament quality play and the popular rustic/industrial look with the Birmingham Pool Table.
CITY SHUFFLEBOARD CITY SHUFFLEBOARD
If you’re looking for a less traditional but equally engaging big ticket item, shuffleboard is the barman’s best bet. The easy-slide pucks make this game fun for all ages. Made in America out of solid wood, the California House City Shuffleboard adds a modern look to your home and provides entertainment for children and adults alike! TABLE TENNIS CONVERSION TOP
AIR HOCKEY V FORCE AIR HOCKEY V FORCE
A favorite of arcades, air hockey is just as much fun at home. Your kids will thank you for putting this powerful, durable home version air hockey table under the Christmas tree!
BRUNSWICK EURO SCORER FOOSBALL BRUNSWICK EURO SCORER FOOSBALL
It may be too cold to play outside, but active youngins can get their sports fix with foosball. This version capitalizes on the euro-soccer trend, and is built to withstand heavy use while providing tournament-quality play at an affordable price!
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Lifestyle Calendar
December DECEMBER 1 - 31
DECEMBER 5
SPLENDID SERVICE: CAMP GREENE &
THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS ROCKS! TOUR
THE MAKING OF A NEW SOUTH CITY
OVENS AUDITORIUM
LEVINE MUSEUM OF THE NEW SOUTH
This 14th annual tour, presented by SiriusXM, will feature music off
Levine Museum of the New South's new exhibit explores the rich his-
the Brian Setzer Orchestra's latest Christmas album, Rockin’ Redolph,
tory of the people of Camp Greene and the enduring impact of the
plus music off their three previous best-selling holiday albums and
military base on Charlotte’s social, political and economic transfor-
original material from Brian Setzer.
mation during and after World War I. U.S. National Guard Cantonment, Camp Greene
DECEMBER 7 ADULT PAINTING PARTY: IMPRESSIONISM MINT MUSEUM UPTOWN Go on an after-hours tour of our early 20th century collection, enjoy an adult beverage with a friend, and create your own impressionist style painting. This isn’t your average “sip & paint” class—plan to dress for a mess and bring your creativity! BYO beer or wine (no liquor permitted). The Mint will provide cups, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages.
EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY IN DECEMBER FROM THE 9TH-17TH DECEMBER 1
2017 TEDDY BEAR TEA THE WESTIN CHARLOTTE AND
MINT TO MOVE CULTURAL DANCE NIGHT
HOSPITALITY HOUSE OF CHARLOTTE
MINT MUSEUM UPTOWN
The Second Annual Teddy Bear Tea is a classic high tea holiday event
Four hours of African, Afro-Cuban and Latin-Amer-
benefiting Hospitality House of Charlotte, providing an opportunity
ican dance rhythms with a DJ, live musicians, and
for kids to meet Santa without the stress of the mall.
unique themes to celebrate multi-cultures, ethnic and gender diversity, dance, visual and performing art. Celebrating Dia de las Velitas (The Day of the Candles), a traditional Colombian candle-lighting ceremony to reflect community, families, sharing, food and cultural appreciation.
DECEMBER 1 ROBERT EARL KEEN'S "MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE FAM-O-LEE" SHOW KNIGHT THEATER AT LEVINE CENTER FOR THE ARTS Keen’s holiday fan-favorite, "Merry Christmas from the Fam-O-Lee,” has become the calling card for the season, and 2017 marks the sixth year that Keen has made this tour even more spectacular by adding a playful set straight out of the smash hit’s holiday story!
DECEMBER 1 - 3
DECEMBER 9
CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY POPS: MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS
2ND SATURDAY: HOLIDAY WORKSHOP
BELK THEATER AT BLUMENTHAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
NASCAR HALL OF FAME
Gather your loved ones and join the Symphony for a festive evening
Celebrate the season by letting your imagination run full throttle. The pop-
filled with soloists, sing-alongs, Santa, and, new this year, special guest
up workshop will provide all the tools you need to create colorful crafts,
violinist and Artist-in-Residence Mark O'Connor and his family band.
including your own version of a car of the future.
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South Charlotte Realty Report NEIGHBORHOOD
Realty Report
LIST PRICE
SOLD PRICE
%SOLD/LIST
*DOM
BDRMS
BATHS
Eastover
$2,375,000
$2,100,000
88%
178
5
5
Myers Park
$1,895,000
$1,810,000
96%
146
4
3
Eastover
$1,750,000
$1,602,750
92%
245
5
7
SouthPark
$1,545,000
$1,450,000
94%
229
4
7
Huntington Park
$1,395,000
$1,350,000
97%
34
4
3
Carmel Park
$1,500,000
$1,350,000
90%
176
4
6
Quail Hollow
$1,425,000
$1,339,000
94%
214
6
7
Heydon Hall
$1,349,000
$1,270,000
94%
91
6
9
Myers Park
$1,150,000
$1,141,250
99%
1
4
3
Deering Oaks
$1,065,000
$1,095,000
103%
4
3
5
*DOM=Days on Market
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Lifestyle Calendar (CON TI N U ED)
DECEMBER 10 MOSCOW BALLET’S GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER OVENS AUDITORIUM Everyone's favorite Christmas ballet comes to dazzling life via the dancing toes of the Moscow Ballet.
Photo courtesy Moscow Ballet
DECEMBER 13 - 17 LES MISERABLES OVENS AUDITORIUM Cameron Mackintosh presents the new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning mu-
“A home is... not a mere transient shelter: its essence lies in its permanence, in its capacity of accretion and solidification, in its quality of representing, in all its details, the personalities of
the people who live in it.” — H. Louis Mencken
sical phenomenon, Les Misérables, direct from an acclaimed two-and-a-half-year return to Broadway.
DECEMBER 20 RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL! OVENS AUDITORIUM The beloved TV classic soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season with all of your favorite characters from the special, including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life.
DECEMBER 30 & 31 SHEN YUN 2018 BELK THEATER AT BLUMENTHAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER The world's number one show returns to North Carolina with an all new 2018 production, combining ancient art forms with innovative multimedia, all-original music and masterful artistry.
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Parting Thoughts
LOCALLY MADE & LOCALLY GAVE GREAT GIFTS CRAFTED IN CHARLOTTE Charlotte’s maker’s scene is burgeoning with talented artisans carefully crafting goods that will last a lifetime (or at least a lot longer than that generic sweater). We’ve curated a selection of the finest gifts—handmade right here in Charlotte—to fill their stockings with this holiday season.
1 . CO LS ENKEANE LEATHE R G O O DS
Welcome a friend to the
The hardy, heirloom-worthy leather goods crafted by the team at
neighborhood or send the
ColsenKeane are products of founder Scott Hofert’s own necessity.
scent of home to a far-away
The leather smith wanted well-made leather goods that could stand
relative with these candles.
the test of time and the wear of travel in order to be passed down to
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his sons—the company's namesake. And so ColsenKeane was born, a selection of rugged, unique leather pieces made to last. No. 215 Travel Case
4. H ERI TAGE H A N D C RA F T ED
Four generations of Carolina crafters form the history behind Heritage
This toiletry case
Handcrafted, accents and accessories molded from the aged wood of
is the perfect size
whiskey barrels (and, more recently, Cabarnet Sauvignon barrels). James
sized
Thomas Broyhill II first turned an old Jack Daniel's barrel in his home work-
grooming tools or
shop into a piece of furniture for fun, but now he and his manufacturing
as a carry-all for tech
team make much more, carrying on the legacy of the Broyhills before him.
for
smaller
accessories, oversized
brass
and
two
buckles
keep any spills separate from the rest of your luggage.
Old Glory Whiskey Cufflinks These patriotic cufflinks are part of the "Heritage Made Hero Collection,” and 10% of the profits are donated between Jack Daniel's Operation Ride Home
2. DA N CORDERO
and Heritage Made Hero.
Cordero’s habit of tinkering and deconstructing began in his youth
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and was reborn following a career in video production (which the artist describes as another form of dexterous repurposing). In his Charlotte studio, Cordero reclaims and repurposes antiques, refitting
5 . SW EET SI EN N A D ESI GN S
Self-proclaimed girl boss Krissy Sternberg’s original creations, headbands for her daughter
them with timeless Edison bulbs. Shadow Box Edison Lamp
who was born “as bald as an onion,” were the impetus for her busibulb
ness Sweet Sienna Designs. Today her creations have shifted into
shines (literally) in this minimalist red
home accessories with a line of hand-painted welcome mats embla-
mahogany box that can be displayed
zoned with sayings both Southern and
at an angle for a modern twist.
seasonal.
An
Edison-style
filament
DanCordero.com
Krissy created a special discount code especially for our readers. Use "CLT" at checkout to take advantage of
3. E LLA B. CANDLES
When Julie Tassy began a candle business out of her Charlotte home, her dream was to one day build a company that could provide for both herself and her husband, and in 2013 that dream came true. Ella B. Candles are now sold in nearly a thousand shops across the country. The company keeps it local with hand-poured, pure soy candles with Charlottean scents and epithets. Charlotte Neighborhood Candles 34
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this $10 discount! Hey Y’all Welcome Mat Greet visitors with our favorite Southern saying, perfect for new homeowners or recent transplants. Etsy.com/Shop/SweetSiennaDesigns
WHEN WHAT TO MY WONDERING EYES SHOULD APPEAR ADD THE 2018 VOLVO XC90 TO YOUR WISH LIST Sugarplums are overrated. Instead, fill your head with visions of the 2018 Volvo XC90 this holiday season. Impressively large, the XC90 is the perfect blend of power and luxury. Inside you’ll be greeted by a classic example of clean, modern, Scandinavian design, handcrafted from the finest materials. Napa leather and Birchwood accents frame intuitive controls. The exterior features sleek lines and aggressive styling, and the XC90 is equipped with seven seats, standard. This season, put the perfect holiday road-tripper on your list. Test drive the 2018 XC90 now, at Volvo Cars Charlotte…7040 East Independence.
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