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THURSDAY,Li SEPTEMBERfe 24, 2020 SECTION! B Alexander marks 30 years STOCK PHOTO at The Park Keeping the lines of communication open is a key asset for parents to help their children cope with change. By Ashley Mahoney [email protected] Bishop Claude Alexander is celebrating 30 years Communication skill with The Park Church. His milestone will be celebrated this weekend with a drive-through on Sept. 26 from 4-5 p.m. at The Park Church In- dependence, 800 Briar Creek Road. The essential for parents celebration will continue on Sept. 27 at 9:45 a.m., which will be accessible on- Talk to kids early and often about pandemic and social pressures line at www.theparkministries.org, www.facebook.com/theparkchurch- By Ashley Mahoney being willing to share and imple- going on,” he said. “We’re living in charlotte, www.youtube.com/ThePark- [email protected] ment tips. the age of technology, where with Alexander Church1 and the church’s mobile app. Above all, parents need to talk to the swipe of a finger you can lit- Being a parent feels harder in Alexander, who is also The Charlotte Post Founda- their kids about what they are ex- erally find out any and everything 2020. tion’s 2020 Luminary, left his hometown of Jackson, periencing. that’s going on in the world. They Jaren Doby, a li- Mississippi to pursue a degree in philosophy at “We cannot assume that children may be already knowledgeable of censed therapist with Morehouse College in Atlanta. He earned his under- understand what’s going on or are what’s happening, but it’s impor- Novant Health Psy- graduate degree in 1985, followed by a master’s in completely aware of what is hap- tant to teach good communication chiatric Associates in divinity from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in pening at this particular time and practices by asking the questions, Huntersville and 1988. He pastored Morning Star Baptist Church in that they are going to be OK be- ‘what is it that you know about father of an 8-year- West Mefflin, Pennsylvania from January of 1987 cause adjustments or coping has what’s going on at this point in old girl, knows the until August of 1990 when he came to lead what was no age or maturity limits,” Doby time? Tell me what you think is struggle of navigat- then known as University Park Baptist Church. said. “Ultimately, we have to make happening with the pandemic?’ Or ing social and politi- Church leaders had been looking for a pastor with Doby sure that we are having these con- asking them how they feel about cal unrest as well as a at least five years of experience, married and at least versations with one another as a having to attend school virtually, pandemic and the remote learning 35 years old. Instead, they took a chance on a single family, as a people, so that every- or not being able to go in-person.” that comes with it. How is he get- 26-year-old with three years of pastoral experience. one has a true understanding of Doby suggests having more than ting along? By keeping lines of The stress triggered vertigo. Alexander placed unre- what is happening so that we can one conversation. communication open. Doby re- alistic expectations on himself, which landed him in also be able to identify any kind of “Don’t just, ‘oh, they seem to be minds his patients that conver- the hospital three times in his first 18 months on the barriers or successes that exist. doing OK, let’s just move on with sation is key during this time, not job. Yet as he grew stronger, so did the church, ex- This can save us time in some life,’” he said. “Assumptions can only with each other, but with chil- panding from 600 members in 1990 to over 9,000 areas, and give more time and at- lead to very big mistakes. Making dren. tention to other areas to make sure that we follow up with com- Please see ALEXANDER |2B “It’s a tall order,” he said. “At the sure that someone is OK.” munication with both children end of the day, it’s important to be Doby advises gathering a firm and adults and really continue to able to note that we are not in this grasp of what children know be- have that dialogue and conver- alone.” fore offering information about sation of how they are doing with Farmer’s market Virtual learning means balancing what is going on in the world. things, and providing an outlet to more for adults and children than “It’s important to be able to ex- be able to identify and process the typical school day prior to the plore what your children already feelings and to provide additional makes debut in pandemic. He suggests bonding know, because there are a lot of strategies and outlets to help fill with other parents over strategies kids, regardless of age, who are gaps. Communication is key.” University City to get through the day, and also very knowledgeable of what is By Herbert L. White [email protected] University City is getting its own farmers market. University City Farmers Market will open next month at the lake at Shoppes at University Place Sat- Maintain oral health in time of coronavirus urdays in October with fresh local produce, food BRANDPOINT habits, mostly for the preparation programs and live entertainment. The Since the beginning of better. Many reported prac- market, which will open from 8 a.m.- 1 p.m., includes ticing increased flossing, vendors from local organic farmers, artisanal food the pandemic, many nor- mal aspects of everyday brushing more frequently makers and pop-up chefs with social distancing and thoroughly as well as guidelines in place. life have been put on hold - including dental eating a healthier diet. “We are delighted to offer a first-class farmers mar- Given restricted access to ket for our community of more than 175,000 res- checkups. For months den- tal offices were closed, or preventive care during idents,” said University City Partners Executive early 2020, many patients Director Darlene Heater. “We asked available only for dental emergencies. Now dental now feel ready to schedule them what they’d like to see more of exams. Many said they an- in University City and a community offices are opening again, On The Net with new health and proto- ticipated returning to the market, as well as more programs, dentist in September. Yet, univcitymar- cols to help protect pa- BRANDPOINT were top priorities. It being at the ket.org survey respondents all ex- lake, the town center, makes it tients and employees. Don't let dental health go lacking, even during the COVID- While regular appoint- pressed the need for in- highly accessible and set against a creased safety precautions 19 pandemic. Keep up regular checkups and preventative gorgeous backdrop. It’s going to be ments were cancelled or postponed, oral health re- to reduce their anxiety care for good oral habits. something special.” around in person visits, mains a top concern for planning to visit their den- Seasonal vegetables and fruits, pasture-raised eggs along with enhanced com- tion currently rec- many people. According to tist soon ranked using pro- and meats and artisanal food will be available, as will munication with their den- ommends dental visits at a dental study conducted tective equipment and demonstrations of quick, healthy family-friendly tal office. least once every six by Guardian Life, some physical distancing or lim- dishes by chefs Lisa Brooks and Erique Berry. There’ll While nearly 3 in 10 months to maintain oral adults who were unable to iting the number of pa- also be live music and DJs playing bluegrass, R&B, adults said they're more health and to detect issues access regular preventive tients in the office as their hip hop and pop. anxious about visiting the early. While 8 in 10 adults care stepped up their ef- top concerns. Market capacity will be limited to increase social dentist since the outbreak, believe oral health is im- forts to improve their own What you can do to main- distancing and visitors are encouraged to access the the majority of adults (52%) portant, many do not re- oral health at home. On tain good oral health: market by riding the Lynx Blue Line, walking or bik- claimed that their level of ceive regular preventive average, 20% of those sur- Keep up with regular ing on the Barton Creek Greenway, or parking at anxiety about visiting the dental care. Even before veyed reported making dental checkups. The Shoppes at University Place, 8929 JM Keynes Drive. dentist did not change due the pandemic began, less changes to their oral health American Dental Associa- to the pandemic. Patients Please see MAINTAIN | 2B «RIDES Cool like McQueen, Ford’s sleek Mustang Bullitt built to please By Winfred Cross well. 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I don’t rec- Please see COOL | 3B Ford’s Mustang Bullitt. 2B LIFE | The Charlotte Post Thursday, September 24, 2020 Alexander marks 30 Maintain your oral health during time of coronavirus years at The Park Continued from page 1B Teledentistry, digital creased interest in using than half (45%) received communication and online electronic communication Continued from page 1B ago, we have sought to fulfill the Great semiannual exams. self-service tools are now with dental offices, both today with a global ministry. Commission God calls all Christians "Oral health is connected significantly more acces- for setting appointments The church operates out of three lo- to by saving souls for Christ through to our overall health, un- sible from dentists. Many and consultations. A cations: The Park Church Beatties Ford the preached and taught word of God. derscoring the importance providers can consult with higher percentage said Road, The Park Church South and the We have continued to expand and ex- of maintaining regular patients using electronic they preferred to use tex- Park Church Independence. The Park tend our reach and resources to help dental exams for preven- means like video confer- ting and online chat. Church purchased the former Char- address the needs of our brothers and tive care," said Dr. Randi S. encing to monitor patient While most respondents lotte Merchandise Mart in 2006, trans- sisters locally, nationally as well as in- Tillman, chief dental of- oral health and discuss were unaware if their pro- forming it into The Park Expo and ternationally.” ficer at Guardian Life. specific concerns. vider even offered teleden- Conference Center, where it serves as Alexander, who earned a doctorate "Dental offices nationwide According to the survey: tistry services or whether The Park International Trade Hub, in ministry from Gordon-Cornwell are working hard to keep • 1 in 6 adults reported teledentistry was covered which facilitates trade, commerce and Theological Seminary in 2004, chairs visits safe for you and your feeling more positive by their dental insurance, development between the African di- its board of trustees. He also served families, so now is the per- about teledentistry since more than one-third said aspora and the African continent. Al- as president of the Hampton Univer- fect time to get caught up the pandemic, viewing they would be open to try- exander has also overseen the sity Ministers Conference, the United on preventive care. The tool. ing teledentistry. Some establishment of the church’s Com- States’ oldest and largest interde- dental profession has al- • Nearly 1 in 4 were open said they favored it over munity Development Corporation, nominational gathering of African ways been strongly com- to using teledentistry, even traditional in person visits The Park CDC, a non-profit advocating American clergy. mitted to infection control after dentists started see- for certain conditions and for upward mobility through a living Alexander is also the second presid- protocols, and now more ing patients again. situations - such as when wage, workforce development and ing bishop of the Kingdom Associa- than ever, practices are in • Millennials and work- physically unable to go in healthy living. tion of Covenant Pastors and serves strict compliance with CDC ing parents were the most person due to caring for “It has been my honor to serve at on the boards of Christianity Today, guidelines." likely to use teledentistry young children or an eld- The Park,” Alexander said in a state- Charlotte Center City Partners, Mis- Contact your dentist. in the future. erly parent, or because of ment. “Through these 30 years, I have sion America Coalition, Council for Find out their current • Parents were more work schedules. seen God move in the lives of the Christian Colleges & Universities, In- hours, appointment avail- likely to use teledentistry Learn more about dental community as well as the lives of terVarsity Christian Fellowship, and ability and their health and for their child than them- insurance at www.guard- people across the world. 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With pro- ducts available across the entire store, you can find easy-to-implement recipe hacks the whole family can enjoy. Serving up a tasty and comforting dinner can be as easy as mixing together fresh ingredients like pre- made macaroni and cheese, rotisserie chicken, frozen broccoli and top- ping your dish with cracker GETTY IMAGES crumbs in this Chicken and According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity impacts 40% of U.S. Broccoli Mac and Cheese. children between ages 2-5. You’ll have food on the table in less than 30 mi- nutes and more time to Tips to build heart-healthy spend with family and friends. 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In fact, 1-pound gain in a month Association shows children data shows kids eat less may be an acceptable diagnosed as overweight nutritious foods up to age weight gain for a baby with between 7-13 years old 19. a heart defect. may develop heart disease Children should con- Physical activity as early as age 25. sume a variety of foods Only about 20% of kids However, preventative daily, including vegetables, perform enough activity to steps taken in early child- fruits, nuts, whole grains, meet physical activity rec- hood can help reduce this low-fat or fat-free dairies, ommendations. Whether risk. lean vegetable or animal you’re working with chil- Keeping young children protein and fish. At the dren in a childcare setting healthy while at home dur- same time, kids should or at home, look for ways ing the pandemic requires minimize trans fats, pro- to incorporate lesson plans extra attention to their nu- cessed meats, refined car- that offer learning experi- trition, physical activity bohydrates and sweetened ences about healthy eating and screen time. 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STOCK PHOTO Once considered passe, vinyl record sales are improving. New groove for records on vinyl By Molly Weisner MEDIA HUB CHAPEL HILL — Ben Alschuler steps COURTESY KAREN HUBBARD over the children’s’ toys and books UNC Charlotte dance professor Karen Hubbard (center) was a go-go dancer on the NBC television variety show “Hullabaloo” sprinkled across his living room floor in the 1960s. Hubbard added commentary for the documentary “Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance.” on his way to another room. As he enters, he waves at the rows of multicolored album covers stacked floor to ceiling in two cabinets against the wall. Between the shelves sits a long, polished counter, like the dashboard of Documentary adds a spaceship. Two turntables flank a panel of switches and knobs connected to speakers below. Alschuler climbs a step ladder to reach a record from a high shelf. “’I made this like a mini-night club, which is unusual for a house,” he says. dance to all that jazz Alschuler, who lives in Chapel Hill with his wife and two young children UNC Charlotte professor highlights influence of Alfred Bethel and grew up with cassettes and CDs, their work,” Hubbard said. “It was said records were his parents’ hobby. By Ashley Mahoney “The film is a documentary of jazz dance history, and it shifts the focus vernacular dance. To honor how they Now, Alschuler’s kids could say the [email protected] referred to their work, we call it au- same about their dad. from the European aesthetic to a thentic jazz dance. It’s traditional Alschuler pulled a bright yellow and Making sure Alfred “Pepsi” Bethel’s more inclusive version of jazz dance jazz dance. What happened was in blue album from his kids’ shelf: Sesame name was included in “Uprooted: history, beginning with the dancing the 1940s the modern dancers and Street’s “C is for Cookie,” with Cookie The Journey of Jazz Dance” was of enslaved Africans who were held the ballet dancers began to dance to Monster grinning on the cover. Karen Hubbard’s mission. captive in the United States,” Hub- jazz music, and they called their No longer DJing for just college The film was screened on Sept. 23, bard said. dance jazz dance without acknowl- friends, Alschuler, 38, emcees dance opening day of the virtual Charlotte “My role was to talk about U.S. ver- edging the roots of vernacular dance. parties for his 2- and 5-year-old sons. Film Festival. As the fes- nacular dance from the first half of I see what they did as jazz-influenced His turntables are dance-proof; they sit tival is virtual, the film the 20th century. My main goal was dance, but it’s not the vernacular on springs that absorb the bounce of will be available for 24 to get information about my dance form of jazz dance. tiny feet as two generations of Al- hours and the festival mentor Pepsi Bethel, who had been a “When I trace the lineage of jazz schulers share a nearly century-old runs through Sept. 27. Savoy Lindy Hopper, to get him men- dance, I look at vernacular dance, music experience. Hubbard, a dance pro- tioned in the film.” and I see that it goes through break- Vinyl was always there but ebbed in fessor at UNC Charlotte, Hubbard took classes with Bethel in dance and hip hop and who knows popularity as new mediums were in- is one of the experts to New York, but it was not until after what. The vernacular dance in- vented. Cassettes and CDs transformed appear in the feature- she left New York and would return Hubbard fluences the other forms. If the mod- music portability. iPods and digital length documentary. It to visit that she learned about him ern dancers and the ballet dancers streaming made it personal. But vinyl is celebrates the lineage of jazz dance being a Savoy Lindy Hopper. had called what they were doing on the upswing, and it’s bringing North while filling in what she describes as “He never ever talked about his something other than jazz, we Carolina enthusiasts young and old blank pages in the art form’s history. background,” Hubbard said. “I had wouldn’t be having this conver- with it into the future. Hubbard’s particular focus rested in been accumulating this material sation.” Vinyl album sales in the U.S. have the inclusion and credit to her men- from him not really knowing how For more information about “Up- grown every year since 2006, according tor, Bethel, a jazz dancer, choreogra- valuable it was.” rooted”: https://uprootedfilm.com/ to data from Nielsen Music’s 2019 re- pher and leader of the Pepsi Bethel Bethel’s company performed au- For more information about the port. Though records still represent a Authentic Jazz Dance Theater he thentic jazz dance, which Hubbard festival: https://www.charlottefilm- fraction of all music sales, its impact is founded in 1960. Bethel was a explains was prevalent during the festival.org/ major for the communities driving the Greensboro native who performed in first half of the 20th century. growth. films and also did concert work. “That’s what the dancers called Michael Fremer built a career on vinyl, writing columns for various music mag- azines and eventually becoming the ed- itor of Analog Planet, an online source of equipment reviews and vinyl com- mentary. Record collectors across North Caro- Tattoo photography exhibit at Light Factory lina may not know each other, but many know Fremer, who is regarded by some as the high priest of the church of vinyl. By Ashley Mahoney Analog Planet has 400,000 monthly [email protected] page views, and almost every article is “Behind the Ink” is heading to the gal- followed by a vibrant thread of reader lery space. comments. The Creating Exposure through the The vinyl community in North Caro- Arts docuseries is set to launch by the lina is vast. Social media, like Facebook end of the year; however, expansion of groups, makes it easy for collectors of the non-profit’s mission to empower various ages and experience levels to youth through creative expression with share the hobby, swap music and de- an emphasis on photography heads to bate vinyl’s timelessness. The Light Factory (1817 Central Ave.) “I always said, you just have to play it Sept. 25-Oct. 9. The show’s run will also for people, let them hear it, and it’s case include a socially distanced in-person closed,” Fremer said. “Now that people silent auction on Sept. 26 from 1-4 p.m. can hear vinyl easily, it’s no contest. But featuring roughly 40 images. Masks it’s also the collectability.” will be required. During the run up, stu- Vinyl’s latest return vindicates some dents have been preparing and printing who, like Fremer, were among the orig- their photographs at The Light Factory, inal bellwethers of the medium. working with Executive Director Kay While Fremer built his own online Tuttle. community, Alschuler found one. The North Carolina’s mov- Facebook group, Vinyl Carolina, has On The Net ing into Phase 2.5 al- more than 1,000 users. It’s one of many http://www.cr lows for cultural online groups devoted to vinyl and rep- eatingexpo- institutions like art KEVIN MITCHELL sure.com/be- resents the virtual counterpart to phys- galleries and mu- Michael Davis, Kendall Weddington and The Light Factory Executive Director Kay Tuttle print hind-the-ink ical meeting places like record shops. seums to open in a lim- photos for the “Behind the Ink” exhibit. Alschuler said vinyl stuck because it’s ited capacity. The Light series, rather than curating another photographer Kevin “Surf” Mitchell. He one of the last ways for artists to make Factory’s director of education, Mert show. They had archive work and other has been helping with the photo selec- money in the age of streaming. Industry Jones, and Tuttle reached out to Cre- images that were in the process of tion and layout, despite being shot in experts say vinyl sales can offer a larger ating Exposure founder Mark Pender- being edited, but new work had not August while standing in his front yard, profit margin for artists, though digital grass about a show, which led to the been printed. just hours after bringing home his first- still offers benefits like instant public- opportunity. “The gallery offered to support us in born, a boy named Kai. As Mitchell, ity, convenience and fewer, if any, ma- “Behind the Ink” is an extension of printing the new images that we didn’t who was hit in his left calf and right terial costs. “Inked,” Creating Exposure’s signature have printed,” Pendergrass said. thigh, described it as being in the For other private collectors, vinyl’s re- series, which began over a decade ago. Many former members of Creating wrong place at the wrong time. vival is less empirical. David Davis, of Multiple versions of “Inked” have been Exposure’s program have gone on to “He’s feeling better,” Pendergrass shown around the city over the years, become program instructors, such as Please see GROOVES | 7B but focus turned toward the docu- Please see TATTOO | 7B

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Continued from page 6B “Ann” Johnson rests beneath the rose. said. “He has made over to the gallery She died from heart disease when her and he is walking with assistance. son was 2 years old. The conversation He’s doing a lot better than he was a led to the photo series, which is de- couple weeks ago. This is what he signed to remove assumptions about loves to do, and we want to make sure tattoos and the people who wear he can still keep his creative energy them. going.” The series now consists of people Mitchell was part of the class that ages 18-68, ranging from professional shot the first photos for what would athletes like former Carolina Panther become the “Inked” series. It began Thomas Davis to renowned tattoo art- when a student teased fellow student ist Dutchess Lattimore. Joseph Johnson about a rose tattoo on “Their class started this project,” his arm. The class later learned that Pendergrass said. Johnson’s mother’s name Rhodeann

CLAIRE WILLMSCHEN | MEDIA HUB Grooves run deep for North Carolina’s vinyl record community Continued from page 6B I’m still having that experi- thing new, something old Knightdale outside Raleigh, ence. This is an adventure and something borrowed. said the album artwork on that never stops.” “Vinyl is not perfect — a record sleeves makes the Ellis frequents a resale little noise here, a little medium unique. For Davis, shop in his hometown of noise there,” said Peter 34, buying a record means Wilson to find records. He Schaper, vice president of buying two works of art: shows up as soon doors operations for Citizen the music and the album open to comb through Vinyl. “That’s something cover. fresh additions, and one people like and always Davis said every time he morning, he was surprised liked. The enthusiasts EVAN AGOSTINI | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS buys an album, it’s like col- to find another shopper never gave it up. But you’re In this May 29, 2013 file photo, Jeffrey A. Townes aka DJ Jazzy Jeff attends the "After lecting a mini-poster. He’s had beat him to it. also going to find young Earth" premiere in New York. DJ Jazzy Jeff thought the popularity of “The Fresh Prince drawn to the psychedelic The man, who could people.” of Bel-Air” would eventually fizzle out after the show's final episode in 1996. The original colors on the cover of have been 60 years old, Alschuler, who doesn’t cast of “The Fresh Prince” will reunite for the show’s 30th anniversary, which will air on Cream’s “Disraeli Gears” or started chatting with Ellis stream music, says vinyl is HBO Max around Thanksgiving. the Andy Warhol banana and sharing details about an alternative to the music print on The Velvet Under- his collection. As the two listening experience that’s ground & Nico’s 1967 sifted through records, the driven by algorithm sug- album. He frames and dis- man would pick something gestions or autoplay vi- DJ Jazzy Jeff talks about ‘Fresh plays autographed covers out that he already had and deos. like a gallery wall in his pass it to Ellis. “That’s where the magic home. “He was so willing to of my music collection is,” Prince’ reunion, mansion rental Thomas Ellis, a senior at share his knowledge with Alschuler said, referencing me,” Ellis said. his handpicked collection By Jonathan Landrum In a recent interview, DJ it? UNC Chapel Hill, said vinyl Jazzy Jeff spoke to The As- Jeff: This was the first records represent a physi- Alschuler said com- of South African artists to THE ASSOCIATED PRESS sociated Press about the time I got on a plane since cal connection to artists, munities of record hobby- dance music. “It’s not by LOS ANGELES — DJ Jazzy show’s relevance, his fon- the last time when I got often in the original way ists represent the new sitting back and having Jeff knew “The Fresh dest memories on set and sick. So, I was freaking out. they were recorded. opportunity for vinyl — things wash over me while Prince of Bel-Air” made a his virtual deejay experi- But after speaking to “It definitely is a different and its key to survival. As I’m doing something else.” mark in television history ence being offered for people who have trav- audio experience, listening long as people are talking Fremer and Alschuler after filming six seasons those staying at “The Fresh eled.... It was easily the eas- to a vinyl record,” Ellis about vinyl, he said, the in- said analog music is differ- during the mid-’90s, but he Prince” mansion. iest trip that I have ever said. “It’s warmer. There’s terest will keep it alive. ent from digital because thought the show’s pop- AP: Are you surprised by taken in my life. more artifacts in the “Whatever it is that vinyl must be tracked ularity would eventually how relevant the show still AP: What were your fon- record, which can be en- brings you onboard and down in a way that down- fizzle out at some point. is today? dest memories from the dearing to me.” keeps the pressing plants loads are not. They say the So far, that hasn’t hap- Jeff: I grew up with my show? Ellis, like many college going, keeps the mastering physical hunt for vinyl pened. The NBC sitcom favorite TV shows, and at a Jeff: We were family. We students, streams music, engineers cutting and makes memories, and the starring Will Smith has point in time, they just all hung out in each other’s but he said there’s some- keeps the industry going, personality of vinyl comes grown more popular over kind of faded away. So, for dressing room and thing intimate about taking that’s what counts,” from self-curating a collec- three decades with the 30 something years, I’m laughed and joked. James the record out of the Fremer said. tion instead of accepting help of its catchy theme wondering, ‘Is this the year Avery, rest in peace, he sleeve, putting it on the Even the business of suggestions by YouTube or song, enduring social “Fresh Prince” is going to was a humongous jazz turntable and placing the buying records has Amazon. themes and comedy. The fade away?’ Not because head. He would give me needle. adapted. Online depart- “Everybody’s collection show starred Smith as a you want it to, but because CDs every week. He was “In an age where every- ment stores now sell af- is different,” said Boice street-smart teen from of the natural laws of the one that would tell me thing is digital, people fordable turntables and Tomlin, 48, an Asheville Philadelphia who moved things. For this show to about traveling. So, to have want to run counter to modern hits on vinyl. Face- resident and long-term into his aunt and uncle’s jump from one generation that type of relationship, that,” Ellis said. book auctions and eBay record collector. “This is a home in the wealthy Bel- to another — there are fans especially with me being For others still, vinyl is play a part in the resale fingerprint.” Air neighborhood of Los that weren’t even born the person who was the purely about the music market, next to thrift Alschuler agreed. For Angeles. when the show came on. most non-traditional actor quality. Vinyl can be en- stores and more than 60 him, it’s the memory of his DJ Jazzy Jeff played the You can’t plan that. on that show, I felt ex- joyed on a spectrum as North Carolina record kids singing along to a recurring role of Smith’s AP: What brought the tremely comfortable. new types of music are shops. spinning record that brings best friend named Jazz. cast together? AP: What can people ex- pressed, originals can be Citizen Vinyl, new to new life to his collection. The show also starred Ta- Jeff: Once quarantine pect from your hour-long found online, and equip- downtown Asheville’s The spirit of the com- tyana Ali, Alfonso Ribeiro, happened, and we were on Airbnb experience? ment can range from the music scene, dedicates its munity at large lives as a Karyn Parsons, Joseph Mar- lockdown, Will (Smith) Jeff: Under normal cir- price of a microwave to a space to interacting physi- microcosm in his home. cell, Daphne Maxwell Reid came up with the idea of cumstances, I might have small car. cally with vinyl, whether “The community exists and James Avery, who getting the cast together on been in the house with two Fremer said part of it’s listening to it at the bar, when you want to be a part played Uncle Phil. a Zoom call. That was the turntables. But we’re going vinyl’s immortality is browsing the small shop or of the community,” Fremer The show became a cul- tipping point. People were to take this virtual and in- better playback equipment watching it be created on- said. “The personal part ex- tural phenomenon, and like ‘Oh my God, all of vite some people in. I’m can get more out of a site with the first record ists when you want to get now it’s being celebrated in them are there. All of them going to give you the run- record’s grooves than ever pressing plant in the state. off the grid, sit in your a variety of ways. The orig- are having conversations.’ ning of the ropes of how before. Building an entire business space and play your inal cast of “The Fresh That’s what got the ball rol- it’s done, the equipment “I’m hearing things in my on the concept of experi- records.” Prince” will reunite for the ling. that you use. I think with records I never heard be- encing vinyl is a testament show’s 30th anniversary, AP: Did things come to- the current state of the fore,” Fremer said. “And to its attraction as some- which will air on HBO Max gether fairly quickly after world, these virtual experi- around Thanksgiving. The the call? ences are incredible be- unscripted special will take Jeff: I know we did the cause it kind of puts you in a look back on the impact Zoom call and then all of a the place with the person. of the series since it de- sudden, we got a call like They can go through step- buted in 1990. ‘Hey, we’re doing this re- by-step of how you do Separately, Los Angeles union. And you got to what you do. County residents will have come to L.A.’ I was like ‘OK, AP: What did it mean for a chance to stay at the we’re all coming?’ I think you and Smith to take the show’s iconic mansion — through the lock down, we photo together in front of which is located in Brent- didn’t know what we were the mansion? wood, not Bel-Air — allowed to do or what was Jeff: For us to stand on through Airbnb. The going to happen. But it was our step, you’re sitting master wing of the home absolutely amazing the back saying ‘Yo, 30 years is will be available to rent for amount of safety precau- a long time.’ My kid wasn’t five one-night stays start- tions that they took to get born 30 years ago. But to ing in early October at the everybody together. kind of take people down affordable rate of $30, to AP: I’m sure you were this journey, it’s incredible. celebrate the anniversary. nervous about hopping on It gives us a level of appre- Mega-fans might even a flight, especially after ciation of what we’ve done book DJ Jazzy Jeff for a vir- you were diagnosed with and how far we’ve come. tual mixing lesson at the the coronavirus then beat mansion. 8B A&E | The Charlotte Post Thursday, September 24, 2020 Movie theaters struggle OUT & ABOUT PHOTOS BY DANIEL COSTON | FOR THE CHARLOTTE POST By Lindsey Bahr THE ASSOCIATED PRESS About three quarters of the country’s movie the- aters are open, but Ameri- cans are not going back in significant numbers in the COVID-era, even with new films coming into the mar- ketplace weekly. The biggest movies con- tinue to limp along. Ac- cording to studio estimates Sunday, Warner Bros.’ “Tenet” earned $4.7 mil- WARNER BROS. lion in its third weekend As “Tenet” enters its third week in North American cinemas from nearly 2,930 loca- with barely any new blockbusters on the horizon, U.S. exhib- tions, Disney’s “The New itors are put in a tricky spot. Mutants” added $1.6 mil- lion in its fourth weekend, open in two of the coun- plans a number of times “Unhinged” brought in try’s biggest markets, New before settling on a hybrid $1.3 million and Sony’s York and Los Angeles. release. “Mulan” is cur- rom-com “The Broken The North American rently available for a Hearts Gallery” picked up earnings have not been $29.99 rental for Disney+ an additional $800,000 in promising for studios with subscribers and playing in its second frame. theatrical releases on the theaters where the stream- And newcomers aren’t horizon either. Chris- ing service is not available. faring any better. The faith- topher Nolan’s “Tenet” has But the industry is also based “Infidel,” which stars only earned $36.1 million just getting its footing in Jim Caviezel, did the best from North American the- this new COVID-era mar- with $1.5 million from just aters to date. The perform- ketplace. The box office over 1,700 theaters. ance has led some studios tracker Comscore was able This weekend also saw to push back releases even to release a domestic top the limited release of two further and some wonder 10 chart for the first time adult dramas, IFC’s “The whether more will follow. in six months. Nest,” with Jude Law and The next major release on “Just having a full top 10 Carrie Coon, and Bleecker the calendar is Disney and chart is a real win for the Street’s “The Secrets We Marvel’s “Black Widow” on industry,” Dergarabedian Keep,” with Noomi Rapace. Nov. 6. said. “The question is how Both played in under 500 “It’s natural that we’re many big movies are com- theaters across the country going to see release date ing out in the next few Models young and old showed off their finest masks at the Models In Masks Photoshoot, held at and neither got much more changes for many movies,” weeks and months and will than $200 per location. Dergarabedian said. “It’s a the marketplace be able to Chima at Sept. 16. “The Nest” earned an esti- very unpredictable market- sustain itself? That re- mated $62,000 from 301 place.” mains to be seen.” locations and “The Secrets Globally “Tenet” has also Estimated ticket sales for We Keep” brought in just managed to cross a major Friday through Sunday at under $90,000 from 471 milestone this weekend: U.S. and Canadian theaters, theaters. The $250 million mark. according to Comscore. “There’s no question that Still, just because the- Final domestic figures will this is an extraordinarily aters are doing more busi- be released Monday. challenging marketplace, ness internationally does 1. “Tenet,” $4.7 million. especially for North Amer- not mean a new movie will 2. “The New Mutants,” ica,” said Paul Dergarabe- be a surefire hit, as Dis- $1.6 million, dian, Comscore’s senior ney’s live-action “Mulan” 3. “Infidel,” $1.5 million. media analyst. “This is a has proven in China. 4. “Unhinged,” $1.3 mil- slow roll out. It’s going to After a disappointing lion. take some time.” debut in China last week, 5. “The Broken Hearts The nation’s biggest “Mulan” dropped 72% in its Gallery,” $800,000. chains have been open for second weekend where 6. “After We Collided,” about a month after nearly local audiences have criti- $304,986. six months of being closed cized it for being “ inau- 7. “Spongebob Movie: due to the pandemic and a thentic.” The film added Sponge on the Run,” lack of new releases. But $6.5 million in China and $210,000. since reopening with en- $10.9 million total, bring- 8. “Alone,” $190,000. hanced safety measure and ing its international total to 9. “Bill & Ted Face the the promise of new block- $57 million. The $200 mil- Music,” $187,761. busters, they haven’t lion production was sup- 10. “The Personal History gotten the infusion of busi- posed to be a massive of David Copperfield,” ness they were hoping for. global theatrical release $150,000. The general public returned to visit the Charlotte Museum Of History last weekend as it re-opened back in March and The Indoor theaters are still not to tours of the grounds for the first time since March. Walt Disney Co. revised

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