Celebrity Charity Wishes’ “Hi, Buddy!” – its four-week awareness and fundraising effort – will takeplace Oct. 18-Nov. 18. The campaign seeks to secureteddy bears for local pediatric patients and increaseawareness of pediatric terminal illnesses.

Community members can go online to celebrity-charitywishes.org to sponsor

a bear ($10) in honor or inmemory of a loved one.The teddy bears will be

hand delivered to pa-tients at LevineChildren’s Hospitaland Ronald

McDonald House ofCharlotte during a spe-cial event on Dec. 6. It

will be a day full offun, food and en-tertainment.MultipleGrammy-awardwinnerMichelleWilliams (for-merly with

Destiny’s Child)will spend the day visiting the children as a celebri-ty chef prepares a healthy meal. There will also be amini-concert.

As part of the Bears for Buddies campaign, whichis in its third year, Hi, Buddy! Seeks to provide youngpatients with courage in a scary place, a smile to re-place the tears, hugs to make it all better, and thestrength to get through it all. This year’s campaignhas a goal of 600 bears. All donations are tax-de-ductible.

“Regardless of whether you’ve been impacted bychildhood illness, this is an opportunity to give love,hope and comfort… and endless hugs… to anotherfamily,” said Lenora Bobo, co-founder, CelebrityCharity Wishes.

Visit www.celebritycharitywishes.org for full de-tails, a list of drop locations, to make a donation orfor information on other opportunities to get involved.

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Halloween means costumes. At Morris Costumes in Charlotte, trick-or-treaters can choose from hundreds of costumes,or if you’re feeling the creative spirit, design your own outfit.

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Halloween is all about the candy. Trick or treating foryour favorite candy bars may be a lot of fun, but using themto make your own homemade treats is even better.

Try the following recipe made with Reese’s Pieces can-dies and Peanut Butter Pumpkins or search Pinterest forideas on making goodies from your favorite Halloween can-dy:

Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkin Spiders (Makes 6 servings)Ingredients:• 6 Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins• 1/4 cup Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Chips• Large pretzel twists (2 -1/2 to 3 inches)• 12 yellow Reese’s Pieces CandiesDirections:1. Line tray or cookie sheet with wax paper. Remove wrap-

pers from peanut butter pumpkins and place alongsideeach other on tray leaving 1 inch of space between eachpeanut butter pumpkin. For each spider, cut 8 matchingcurved sections from pretzels, which will form the legs. Setaside remaining pretzels pieces.

2. Place milk chocolate chips in small microwave-safebowl. Microwave at medium 30 seconds; stir. If necessary,microwave at medium an additional 10 seconds at a time,stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and smoothwhen stirred. Transfer to small heavy-duty plastic foodstorage bag. Cut off one corner of bag about 1/4 inch fromthe tip. 

3. Attach pretzel legs and yellow candy “eyes” to spiderwith melted chocolate; place dot of melted chocolate oneach eye. Allow chocolate to set before moving spiders.

For more recipes, visit CelebratewithHersheys.com.

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What are you going to be this year for Halloween? If you stillhaven’t made up your mind, you’re in good company.

Halloween may be just days away, but many people who planto dress up this year still have yet to purchase their costumes.According to Scott Morris, owner of the five Morris Costumesretail stores in the Charlotte area, said more than half of all pur-chases for the Halloween season will be made this week.

“It’s a very last-minute holiday,” he said.The National Retail Foundation estimates that 158 million

Americans will spending $6.2 billion this year on costumes,treats, decorations and festivities compared to $8 billion spentin 2012.

While there may be a decline in spending across the nation,Morris said customers in the Charlotte area are spending more.

“I’ve seen an increase in spending without a question,” hesaid. “The economy has gotten better, and people, I think, areready to go out and have a good time. I think Halloween is go-ing to be big. It’s the day of the week that it doesn’t matter whatpeople do. It’s on Thursday, so there will be parties the week-end before and parties the weekend after.”

As always, many of this year’s hottest costumes are taking acue from pop culture. According to Google Shopping, the min-ion characters from the “Despicable Me” franchise, “BreakingBad,” “Duck Dynasty,” Batman and Miley Cyrus are among thetop trending costume searches.

However, NRF’s Top Costume Survey indicates that adultsand children are leaning toward more traditional costumes aswell. So expect to see plenty of pumpkins, princesses, zombiesand witches this year.

Morris said he is also seeing a growing interest in design-your-own concepts with customers adding personal touches to theiroutfits with accessories to individualized their look.

“A lot of people now like to make their own costumes,” hesaid. “They are coming in to buy accessories – a tiger kit, a fox

HHalloween is almost here and represents the springboardfrom fall into the holiday season of indulgence andovereating. With obesity rates skyrocketing, experts say

that now is the time to think about prevention. According to the Centers for Disease and Control, more than

one third of Americans (37.5 percent) are classified as obese,and childhood obesity has more than doubled in children andtripled in adolescents in the past 30 years.

It is estimated that on a typical Halloween, an average childconsumes the equivalent of 4,800 calories, 1.5 cups of fat and3 cups of sugar.

The experts at Kidliga, a company which makes right-sizeportion dishware for children, and Livliga, a website specializ-ing in kid-friendly recipes, offer the following tips to help youand your family avoid overindulging now through New Year’sDay:

• Halloween freezers and deadlines: Parents give kids a dead-line for enjoying candy and then toss out what’s left over orfreeze it for later.

• Eat before Trick or Treat: Eat dinner as a family before head-

Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkin Spiders add a tasty twistto Halloween snacking.

Charlotte gears up forHalloween tricks, treatsNational spending down, but locals go big on fun

Survey: Teensnot so cybersavvy after all

Some parents may not know a gigabyte from Google,but they still need to help their kids stay safe and pro-tect personal information online.

A new survey by LifeLock finds that some of today’syoung people don’t understand the dangers of theirtech-heavy lifestyles.

While 89 percent of the 700 teenagers polled saidthey don’t give out too much personal informationonline (46 percent said their friends do), many admit-ted to engaging in online behaviors that could puttheir personal information at risk. Three-fourths ofkids 13 to 17 included some type of personal infor-mation (partial or complete birth date, address, phonenumber, school, etc.) on their social media profiles.

“Clearly, there’s a disconnect between what teens -and their parents - think they know about online safe-ty and what they’re actually doing,” said HilarySchneider, LifeLock’s president. “While teens may beexperts at using technology and social media to stayconnected, we as parents must help them understandthe steps necessary to protect their online privacy -

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Charlotte goes all out for Halloween fun and frolickingkit or a raccoon kit or some-thing to be zombies and buythe makeup and maybe amask and maybe make therest of the costume or buysome costume parts.”

Morris said it’s all about hav-ing fun.

“It’s a holiday where peoplebuy for themselves,” he said.“On Halloween, your alter egocomes out, and you can go outand be whatever you want tobe.”

Humans are not the onlyones getting in on all the fun.According to NRF, 22 millionAmericans plan to play dress-up with their pets, spendingan estimated $330 million oncostumes for their four-leggedfriends. Pumpkins, hot dogs,devils and witches are amongthe most popular costumes for

pets this year.Still stumped on what to

wear? Just step into a local par-ty store or costume shop forinspiration.

“You can get all kinds ofideas by just browsing theaisles,” said Morris. “You willsee all kinds of ideas you justhaven’t thought of.”

Searching online is anothergreat resource for coming upwith costume ideas. Websiteslike HalloweenExpress.comhave plenty of cool themes tochoose from. If you are notinto all the fright and gore, youcan select a lighter theme liketime periods such as the 1920sor ‘70s or as a character frommovie.

Whatever you decide, Morrissaid dressing for comfort iskey.

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or how their online actions today could affect their lives in thefuture.”

Despite near-daily stories of social media misbehavior dam-aging the careers of politicians, athletes and entertainers, near-ly half of surveyed teens don’t expect their online activities tohurt them later in life.

“Today’s teens use technology in virtually every aspect oftheir lives,” Schneider said. “But they can still use some helpfrom parents to ensure they safely navigate the digital world.”

The survey also found that many teens were unaware of howto tell whether a site is secure before entering personal infor-mation. That’s a serious problem because children remain pop-ular targets for identity thieves.

“They have clean credit histories,” explained Schneider, whoherself is a mother of teenagers. “Fraud may go undetected foryears until the child applies for credit as a young adult. Withthe risks so high, teens and parents have to take steps to pro-tect their privacy, security and identities online.”

Schneider offers the following tips to help protect your fam-ily’s online privacy:

• Limit the personal information you share in your social me-dia profile. Listing your full name, full address or even yourbirth date could potentially open the door to identity thieves.

• Do not accept “friend” requests from anyone you have notalready met in person, even if he or she claims to be a friendof a friend.

• Use strong passwords for each social media account andfor all your mobile devices. Strong passwords include capitaland lowercase letters, numerals and special symbols. Considerusing a pass-phrase like “VanceClassOf2013IsTheBestEver!” orthe first letter of each word: “VCo2013itBE!”

• Do your best to verify the security and authenticity of awebsite before you interact with it, buy something from it orgive any information about yourself. Look for the URL to beginwith “https” or for the lock symbol on the page that indicatesa secure site at checkout.

• Remember that anything you post online is forever. It’s al-most impossible to completely eliminate information from theInternet. Inappropriate material posted online now may affectyour future relationships, ability to get into the college of yourchoice - even your future job prospects.

ing out for “Trick or Treat” and then, don’t use the car. Walkthe route! It is a terrific bonding activity for families and you’dbe surprised how many calories you can burn on a crisp, au-tumn night.

• Emphasize portion sizes: The USDA recommends 1 cup offruit or vegetables as a serving size, 3/4 or 1/2 cup for starch-es or grains, 2-6 ounces of protein and 1/8 of a cup (2 table-spoons) of a condiment, dip, jam or salad dressing. Sticking tothese sizes (even on Halloween or Thanksgiving) assures youwon’t overeat and may even help you with weight loss.

• Make everyday meals yummy yet balanced: To feel full andsatisfied longer and to avoid overeating, make sure each mealis nutritional and balanced with a fruit or vegetable, proteinand starch.  Too much of just one category will leave you hun-gry.

having a good time, so youwant to be able to go out andhave fun,” he said. “If you buya mask, you want to buy a

mask that is ‘party-friendly.’You want a mask that you canstill talk, drink and you can eatwhile wearing. You don’t want

a costume that’s going to be-come too hot. Whether it’s amask, a costume, makeup orwhatever you wear, you want

to make sure that it’s one thatyou can be comfortable to en-joy yourself in.”

Teens not so cybersavvy after all

Control portionsduring holidays

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Dowd YMCA basketball open

Fall threads for men’s fashion sense

This fall, the look formenswear will experience a

clean and solidcolor palettewith plenty ofcharacter andcharm. Theclothing willhighlight the im-portance of afresh, clean im-age by minimiz-ing the exagger-ated use of pat-terns and em-

phasizing the sharper look ofsolid tones.

Here are the top fall fashionthreads for men.

• The vest: The vest mayseem like an unlikely fit formen’s fashion this season buttrust me, it works. Pair a nicefitted vest with a fitted denimjean and a button-down dress

shirt and you’ll be sure to turnheads. This look is striking butyet uncomplicated and that’sthe appearance you want to gofor.

• English country tie: Keepingstripes and patterns to a mini-mal is a great way to clean upyour wardrobe. You can do thisby pairing a bold statementpiece like a checkered orstriped tie (or bowtie) with abold, solid top.

The key to this look is to besure that your colors counter-balance one another. Keep inmind that the combination ofmultiple color palettes is notthe aim this season.

• Corduroy sport coat: Thesport coat has become awardrobe essential for everyman. It is versatile, transition-ing easily from a daytime to anevening look. The corduroy

sport coat has genuine detailwith its fine vertical ridges andsuper-soft quality. Be sure thatyour sport coat is a proper fit(not too tight around the backand sleeves that are not toolong) and that it has the rightbalance for your body type.

• The desert boot: I love thisboot. They have a casually dis-tressed quality to them but canalso be dressed up for a funevening out. The dessert bootlooks great with a tailoredtrouser pant, khakis, or even apair of dark, slim fit denimjeans.

This boot will be a staplepiece to any men’s shoe collec-tion. Have fun with them andremember they should be wornwith invisible socks or no socksat all.

Bonus: This boot will alsotransition well into the springand summer months.

Corduroy trouser: Believe itor not, this trouser has made ahuge comeback and will addsome versatility to yourwardrobe. There are three es-sential things to keep in mindwhen shopping for a good pairof “cords.”

The first thing is cut, the sec-ond is texture, and the third iscolor. A present-day fit is bestfor this style of pant. Be surethat the cut is comparable toyour body-type. The cut needsto give a sleek and streamlinedfinish. Secondly, the texture ofthe trouser should be smooth;presenting fine lines verses amore rigid design. The widerthe wale, the more passé thetrouser appears. In other words,

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Country ties and bowties help men minimize stripes andpatterns in the wardrobe.

Registration for the DowdYMCA Youth BasketballLeague, which has been a sta-ple in the community for over40 years, is underwaythrough Nov. 7.

The program, a competitivedevelopmental league, is part-nering with the Charlotte

Bobcats this season partici-pants will be a part of the“Future Cats” program.

Teams will be divided by agein the following groups: 5-year-olds; U8 (6- and 7-year olds);U10 (8- and 9-year olds); U12(10- and 11-year olds); and U14 (12- and 13-year-olds).Teams will have a maximum

of 10 players, with everyoneplaying at least half the game.

Games will be held onSaturdays at Dowd, beginningDec. 7. U12 and U14 will playboth Friday and Saturday.Practices begin the week ofNov. 18. Visitymcacharlotte.org for more in-formation.?

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NCDOT TO HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING IN CHARLOTTEREGARDING THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF CONNECTORROAD FROM MALLARD CREEK ROAD (S.R. 2467) TO IBM DRIVE

(TIP No. U-2507AA)

The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting onMonday, Oct 28 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. regarding a proposed project to constructa connector road from Mallard Creek Road (S.R. 2467) to IBM Drive.

The project is necessary to improve vehicular and pedestrianinterconnectivity with the local street network and to relieve congestion at theadjacent intersections of Mallard Creek Road and Harris Boulevard, and IBMDrive and Harris Boulevard.

The meeting will take place at Morehead Elementary School, 7810 NealRoad, in Charlotte. Interested citizens may attend at any time during the meetinghours, as there will be no formal presentation. NCDOT representatives will beavailable to answer questions and listen to comments regarding the project.Citizens will also have the opportunity to submit comments and questions inwriting.

For more information contact, Elmo E. Vance, Project Manager, NCDOT—Project Development Engineering Analysis at 1548 Mail Service Center,Raleigh 27699-1548, by phone at (919)707-6048 or by e-mail at:eevance@ncdot.gov.

NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans withDisabilities Act for disabled persons who want to participate in these meetings.Anyone requiring special services should contact Jamille Robbins, PublicInvolvement Group Leader, NCDOT – Human Environment Section at 1598Mail Service Center, Raleigh 27699-1548, by phone at: (919)707-6085 or bye-mail at: jarobbins@ncdot.gov as early as possible so that arrangements canbe made.

Persons who speak Spanish and do not speak English or have a limited abilityto read, speak, or understand English, may receive interpretive services uponrequest prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.

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Our Purpose: “To convince the unconvinced to be convinced and make disciples”Sunday Worship at 7:30 A.M. and 10:30 A.M.

Sunday Morning Breakfast 8:45 A.M. Sunday School at 9:25 A.M.- 10:25 A.M.Wednesday Bible Study at 6pm & 8pm

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Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m.Wed. Morning Bible Study: 10:30 a.m.Wed. Evening Bible Study: 7:00 p.m.

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‘Trunk or Treat’ at Sharon Baptist ChurchOct. 31Sharon Baptist Church will

host “trunk or treat,” a familyfriendly Halloween event fea-turing a hotdog supper, inflat-ables, face painting and a DJ.Children of all ages will travelfrom car trunk to car trunk to“trick or treat” in a containedenvironment. The event willbe held 5:30–7 p.m. at thechurch, located at 6411 SharonRoad. There is no cost. VisitMySharon.org for more infor-mation.

Nov. 1United in Jazz kicks off

Homecoming Celebration at 9p.m. with the The Tenya

Colemon Quartet. Colemon’s extensive list of

performances includes the in-credible Charlotte SymphonyOrchestra and continuous workwith jazz master, CyrusChestnut. She has also receivednational acclaim while openingfor jazz genius DonaldHarrison. Tickets for the con-cert and dinner are $15.Concert only tickets are $5.Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., fol-lowed by the jazz event 7 p.m.RSVP at (704) 376-8014. FirstUnited Presbyterian Church islocated at 406 North College St.

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Greater Mount Sinai BaptistChurch will present the 50State Gala from 5 to 9 p.m., fea-turing contestants from theUnited States and the Islandsof Bahamas, Jamaica, PuertoRico, St. Kitts, St. Lucia and theVirgin Islands. Admission is$20 and includes dinner.Proceeds from the gala willbenefit the GMSBC Family LifeEnrichment Center. Greater Mt.Sinai Baptist is located at 1243West Blvd. Call Betty Hillat (704) 332-2163 or (704) 563-1423 for more information.

Nov. 15The Park Church will gather

from 6-10 p.m. at The Westin,601 S. College St., to celebrateit centennial with “Living 100Years of Faith.” The celebra-tion will culminate Nov.17 with homecoming worshipservices at The Park Church

Beatties Ford Road and ThePark Church South Charlottelocations. Visit www.thepark-ministries.org for more infor-mation or to purchase ticketsfor the gala.

Conventional wisdom says that a new car will always costyou more than a used one. Why? There’s a higher price tag andyou have to face the depreciation that comes when you driveoff the dealer’s lot.

However, if you are looking to save money, used vehiclesmay not always be the best option.

“Several years ago, we would have advised shoppers to gothe used route in order to save money, but in the current eco-nomic state, used car prices have skyrocketed, which couldmake buying new just as economical,” says Patrick Olsen, ed-itor-in-chief of Cars.com.

Experts suggest that the sluggish economy pushed more peo-ple out of the new-car market and into the used-car market.This resulted in a strain on used inventories, jacking up prices.Additionally, the 2009 Cash for Clunkers program also removedmore than a million used cars from the market.

“It’s all about supply and demand,” says Olsen. “Low supplymeans car shoppers can expect to pay a premium for a usedcar that would usually be affordable, since new cars are somuch more plentiful.”

While used-car prices have dropped a little in recent months,they remain high compared to historical standards. Aside fromlooking just at cost, experts like Olsen say that buying new orused has many different benefits, such as reduced mainte-nance expenses (largely because of warranty coverage) andfree roadside assistance offerings. Plus, new cars often comewith lower financing charges that can be spread over a longerloan term. Many new-car owners also enjoy the peace of mindthat comes with knowing they are the first owner.

On the contrary, there is a definite case to be made for buy-ing used.

“If you aren’t married to the idea of buying a new car, usedvehicles also offer some great benefits,” says Olsen. “The topperk remains affordability. Buying used can often let buyersdrive a nicer, more luxurious car than they could afford if buy-ing new.”

Other benefits of buying used include allowing someone elseto pay for the depreciation of the car, especially when there isoften leftover warranty coverage.

Another trend that makes buying used an intriguing optionis the proliferation of certified pre-owned programs. The ideastarted with luxury brands, but today, most manufacturershave these programs.

“Consumers can be assured that they are getting a great carwhen buying through a certified program,” says Olsen. “Onlynewer, low-mileage cars are usually included, and they haveto undergo a rigorous inspection by the manufacturer to beconsidered for the program.

Certified vehicles are normally covered by a new warrantythat extends beyond the original factory warranty. There arealso sometimes special low-financing options for certified ve-hicles.

What the future holds for the great new or used debate re-mains uncertain, but the improving economy has resulted inrecord-breaking new-car sales in 2013.

“This means that, in theory, the supply of used cars shouldgo back to normal, and buying used should once again becheaper than buying new,” Olsen says.

Charlotte United ChristianAcademy senior JaredMcDonald has been namedone of 16 Charlotte area semi-finalists in the 2014 NationalAchievement ScholarshipProgram in recognition of hisperformance on the

Preliminary SAT/National MeritScholarship Qualifying Test.He is one of 1,600 nationalsemifinalists. 

McDonald, upon advancingto the finalist level, will com-pete for one of the 700 one-time National Achievement$2500 Scholarships, which willbe awarded on a regional ba-

sis.  In addition, corporate andbusiness sponsors will under-write about 100 AchievementScholarships for Finalists whomeet the criteria set by thegrantor. Finalists will be select-ed on the basis of their abili-ties, accomplishments, and po-tential for success in rigorouscollege studies.

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Calling all men! Put on a pair of high heelsand take a walk in support of raising aware-ness of sexual assault and domestic violenceduring the annual “Walk in Her Shoes” event.

This weekend, much of West Charlotte willundoubtedly turn blue and gold as JohnsonC. Smith University celebrates Homecoming2013. Enjoy a free day party with alumni andfriends at Apostrophe Friday.

On Wednesday, get over the mid-weekslump with hookah specials and networkingat Red@28th. Here’s a peek at what else ishappening this week around the Queen City:

Walk in Her Shoes 10/24The 5th annual “Walk in Her Shoes” event

to raise awareness of sexual assault and do-mestic violence will be held at the Wells FargoCIC site, located at 1525 West W.T. Harris,Thursday at 1 p.m. Men are asked to walk inheels and women are asked to wear purpleand teal ties in support of “Ties for Victimsand Survivors.” For more information visitthe Walk in Her Shoes Facebook event page.

JCSU HC13 Day Party 10/25Join Johnson C. Smith University alumni

and friends as they celebrate JCSU’s home-coming with a day party from 3–7 p.m. atApostrophe Lounge, 1440 S. Tryon St. Earlyarrival is recommended. Admission is free.Call (704) 619-0547 for more information.

AVON Walk for Breast Cancer 10/26–27The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer comes to

town this weekend. The opening and clos-ing ceremonies will be held at the NASCARHall of Fame Saturday at 6:30 a.m. andSunday at 2:30 p.m. respectively. Registrationis still open. Visit AVONwalk.org for more in-formation.

Runway 5K Walk/Run 10/26Charlotte is hosting the seventh annual

Runway 5K Run/Walk Saturday at CharlotteDouglas International Airport (5501 JoshBirmingham Parkway). Last year’s event drew2,300 participants and raised more than$20,000 for Lifespan’s Community ActivitiesEmployment Transition Program. Lifespan,which provides services to children andadults with developmental disabilities, willremain as the benefit charity this year. Allrunners and walkers must register by noonon Friday. Visit Runway5K.cltairport.com formore information and parking details.

Creature Feature 10/26Ever wonder what lurks behind those clingy

cobwebs spun in the fall everywhere fromthe deep woods to front porches? Then it’stime to meet these autumnal arthropods atCharlotte Nature Museum’s “OctoberCreature Feature: Spinning Spiders andCreepy Crawlers” Saturday, from 10 a.m.–1p.m. Families can learn about all sorts ofcrawling, buzzing and flying creatures, whileenjoying an up close look at spiders, bees,bats, scorpions and more. There will be plen-ty of other not-so-scary activities to enjoy –from an interactive pumpkin patch and handpainting to puppet shows, story time, craftsand more. And, if you want to get in theHalloween spirit, come in full costume.

Yappy Hour Benefit 10/27Grab your favorite four-legged friend and

head over to the patio at La Paz Restaurante& Cantina (1100 Metropolitan Ave.) for a dog-gy-friendly Yappy Hour Sunday from noonuntil 4 p.m. In addition to giveaways, good-ie bags and drink specials, there will also bea doggie costume contest. May the best poochwin. Ten percent of the proceeds from theevent will benefit North Mecklenburg AnimalRescue.

Hump Day Hookah 10/30Stop by Red@28th (2424 N. Davidson St.)

for “Hump Day Hookah” and enjoy $10hookah specials, drinks and live music. Heldevery other Wednesday from 7–10 p.m.,Hump Day Hookah is an opportunity for lo-cal artists, producers, models, DJs, design-ers, photographers, dancers, videographersand entrepreneurs to gather and network.Admission is free.

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By Michaela L. Duckettmichaela.duckett@thecharlottepost.com

By Michaela L. Duckettmichaela.duckett@thecharlottepost.com

Heels, hookahand homecomingTHE AGENDA

OUTOUT ABOUTABOUT&&

What’s it like to be a black male inAmerica? If you ask that question to anynumber of black men, you’re likely to get awide range of answers.

At a time when the nation is under theleadership of its first African American pres-ident, many black men will tell you theyhave been able to transcend racial bound-aries. Some might even argue we live in apost-racial society, while others say thatsuch a concept is nothing more than an un-realistic illusion. Many black men say theystill find themselves confined to the mar-gins of society as many Americans, includ-ing blacks, continue to harbor negative per-ceptions about their ability to function suc-cessfully in this country.

In the hopes of debunking stereotypesand instigating an in-depth conversationabout the depictions of African-Americansocial status and influence, the Harvey B.Gantt Center for African-American Arts +Culture is opening three new exhibits Oct.26.

“We are proud to have the opportunity topresent these three groundbreaking ex-hibits,” said Gantt Center President and CEODavid Taylor. “Each provides a differentperspective and necessary insight into themany facets of African-American identity.We will celebrate and reflect on the success-es of African-American artists from the1950s and also confront stereotypes andhopefully bridge the division between peo-ple today.”

The exhibits include “Question Bridge:Black Males,” a guided

transmedia discus-sion of per-

ceived ob-stacles

that

con-frontblackmen, and“AfricanAmerican ArtSince 1950:Perspectives from theDavid C. Driskell Center,” which includesthe works of prominent artists such asRomare Bearden and Sam Gilliam. The third

exhibit, “New Mythologies: WilliamVillalongo,” is a multimedia exhibitionthat challenges traditional values andconcepts found in Western art and his-tory.

“New Mythologies” explores notions ofrace, identity and history by confrontingthe traditional perceptions of male con-tribution and influence. Villalongo, a

Brooklyn-based artist, draws from his pas-sion for dissecting the value placed on tra-ditional Western art and European historyto explore notions of the classical female,cultural typecasting and symbolism.

“African American Art Since 1950” cou-ples works by renowned artists from the1950s with more contemporary visionar-ies, such as Chakaia Booker, Lorna Simpsonand Kara Walker. A collective reflection ofthe growing prominence and complexity ofthe field of African-American art over thelast 60 years, the exhibit is a constant re-minder of America’s preoccupation with

race and its role in African-American art.“Question Bridge” was created by Chris

Johnson, Hank Willis Thomas, Bayete RossSmith and Kamal Sinclair. The project, whichoriginated in 1996, began as an effort to uti-lize new media to incite meaningful dis-course regarding San Diego’s African-American community. The project has sinceexpanded to include the unfiltered insightsand perspectives of African American menacross the nation from varying economic,generational, educational and social divides.

Johnson and Smith will host a candid dis-cussion at The Gantt Center about their ex-hibit and the black male experience Oct. 26at 2 p.m.

The Gantt Center is offering a sneak peekat the exhibit before it opens to the public.A private preview and opening receptionwith Smith, Johnson and Villalongo will beheld Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. followed by a danceparty at 9 p.m. Cost for non-members is$10. Tickets are available athbgcfall2013.eventbrite.com. 

To be a black man

DANIEL COSTON FOR THE CHARLOTTE POST

Emmy-nominated actress Vanessa Williams (third from right) was in Charlotte toattend an event for African-American beauty and hair care vloggers. Here, sheposes with attendees at the event, which was held Oct. 18 at the Hilton City Center.

COURTESY OF FAMILY DOLLAR

Ken Knox of the Chairmen Of TheBoard poses for a photo with leg-endary bass player Willie Weeks atthe NC Music Hall of Fame induc-tion ceremonies, held in Kannapolison October 17th. Weeks was thereto be inducted into the Hall ofFame.

GANTT CENTER

Bailey Herman Kofi’s “Untitled” is part of “African American Art Since 1950: Perspectivesfrom the David C. Driskell Center.”

GANTT CENTER

Left: Villalongo’s “The Painting Lesson.” Above: A selection of images from “QuestionBridge” created by Chris Johnson, Hank Willis Thomas, Bayette Ross Smith and KamalSinclair.

Gantt Center exhibits exploreracial idenity

DANIEL COSTON FOR THE CHARLOTTE POST

Ramona Holloway poses for a pho-to with fellow MC Larry Sprinkle atthe 2013 Ties & Tails gala, held atthe Westin on October 19th.

Contest to display works on billboardsThe Arts & Science Councils is partnering with Adams Outdoor

Advertising in effort to enhance the cultural experience of mo-torists on local highways and byways in the new year.

ASC has announced the launch of ArtPop, a program in which20 local artists, who are selected through a competitive submis-sion and jurying process, will have their work displayed on bill-boards in the area.

Billboard installations will begin the week of Jan. 6, and select-ed artwork will be displayed throughout the year.   

“This is a great way for local artists to gain broader exposurewithin the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community,” said ASC VicePresident of Cultural & Community Investment Katherine Mooring.

“It’s also an exciting way for us to partner with a local business topromote art and creativity.”

Individual artists from any discipline and who live or work inMecklenburg County can apply to participate atArtsandScience.org/art-pop. The deadline for all submissions is 12p.m. on Nov. 1, and there is no cost for entry.

A jury composed of local arts and design experts will select thetop 25 submissions. Artists ranked among the top 15 submissionswill automatically receive invitations to participate. The remaining10 submissions will be put to a public vote onCharlotteCultureGuide.com from Nov. 25 through Dec. 1, with thetop five vote-getters to be selected as the final five participants.Selected program artists will be announced in December.

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Bidders must comply with the President's Executive OrderNo. 11246 as amended, which prohibits discrimination inemployment regarding race, creed, color, sex, or nationalorigin. Bidders must comply with Title VI of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, the Davis-Bacon Act, the Anti-Kickback Act,the Contract Work Hours Standard Act, and 40 CFR33.1016, and 40 CFR 60-4.

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You are required to make defense to such pleading not later thanforty days from the date of the first publication ( 10/17/13 ) and upon yourfailure to do so, the Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This is the __17______day of October, 2013

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