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Cover Off
Go Behind The Scenes With TCW
PHOTOGRAPHY BY SCOTT STILES
Photo shoots — especially for something as important as a magazine cover — are rarely simple affairs. The amount of work that goes into pulling off a successful shoot can be overwhelming. Getting the schedules of a handful of individuals to mesh for a three to five hour period is difficult enough. Then, the proper place must be procured. From there, throw in the need for wardrobe choices, and intriguing backdrops. Imagine that the meter is running the entire time — all of the parties involved are on a tight schedule, and we need only one stellar photo for the cover! We’d be lying if we said this pressure cooker was no fun (we do thrive on this kind of “excitement”), but it is also enough to frazzle the steeliest of editors, art directors, and photographers.
One look at our March 2010 cover is proof, happily, that we hit our mark at the fashion photo shoot of Carolina Talent’s Nyquell Mashay on Feb. 1 — a snow day, no less — at Hodges Taylor Gallery. We had a blast, and we wanted to take you along on a behind-the-scenes look at one of the interesting parts of putting the magazine together. The March cover shoot was engineered by Michelle Young Hubacher and Anita O’Hara, and styled by Nicole Sinclair, creator of Style Sanctum. And, thanks to photographer Scott Stiles, we walked away with several covers from which to choose!
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The Luck Of The Irish
Celebrate St. Patty’s With Chocolate Mint Brownies
Every March, families celebrate the annual Irish tradition of St. Patrick’s Day in a variety of ways, whether by attending a parade, celebrating the “wearin’ of the green,” or by preparing and enjoying an elaborate Irish meal. This St. Patrick’s Day, entertain your little leprechauns with chocolate mint brownies.
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The foodies at The Food Channel dug a fork into the hottest tableside trends of the last 10 years to give us a peek at top tastes, favorite fare, important culinary influences, and fun food stories. All of the lists are compiled as opinion, and are not necessarily based on scientific evidence.
“We did this to create dinner table conversation as much as anything,” says Kay Logsdon, editor of The Food Channel. “Food is a natural meeting place, regardless of your political, religious or personal preferences — you can always talk about food.”
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Kirsten Chávez Steps In As Carmen
Opera Carolina Offers Modern Take On Masterpiece
Mezzo-soprano Kirstin Chávez, who has received international recognition for her performances as Carmen, will appear in Opera Carolina’s production of Carmen at the Belk Theater March 13-20. Chávez replaces Denyce Graves, who had to withdraw from the show for medical reasons in late February.
Chávez, deemed by critics as one of the most definitive Carmens of all time, will appear with world-famous “truck-driving” tenor Carl Tanner as Don Josè in the upcoming new production of Georges Bizet’s masterpiece.
“We regret that Denyce will not be part of this inspired version of Carmen, and Opera Carolina wishes her a speedy recovery,” says James Meena, general director and principal conductor. “We are certain, however, that audiences will be mesmerized by the creativity of our new production, and leave thrilled by the talent of Kirstin Chávez and Carl Tanner.”
Graves, who is going to be out of work for eight weeks, said she deeply regrets having to cancel her upcoming performances. “I was looking forward to coming back to the company after the tremendous experience we all celebrated in the acclaimed presentation of Margaret Garner,” she says.
Opera Carolina presents four performances of Carmen at the Belk Theater: Sat., March 13, 8 p.m.; Sun., March 14, 2 p.m.; Thurs., March 18, 7:30 p.m., and Sat., March 20, 8 p.m. Purchase tickets online at carolinatix.org or call 704/372-1000.
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Gorgeous Hair … On A Budget
Keep Locks Looking Good
These days, saving money is all the rage, and even small changes — carpooling to work or making coffee at home — can add up. But when it comes to cutting back on hair care, many women are hesitant to make significant changes for fear it could impact their looks and the health of their hair. That’s where a dermatologist can help. Paradi Mirmirani, M.D., FAAD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco, insists there are ways to have healthy, beautiful hair without breaking the bank.
“There are many ways that we can trim our hair care expenses, from going to the salon less frequently to using fewer products,” Dr. Mirmirani says. “But, the ultimate goal with any type of change in our hair care routine should be to maintain healthy hair.”
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