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THURSDAY,Li OCTOBERf 29,e 2020 SECTION! B Clean your mouth, keep body healthy SHUTTERSTOCK By Herbert L. White The coronavirus pandemic is putting a pause or rethink to Halloween traditions, including trick or treating. [email protected] A clean mouth is a healthy mouth. With fall – and the arrival of cold and flu season mixed with the coronavirus pandemic – it’s impor- tant to take care of your oral health. Frequent hand- Should kids trick or treat washing, diet, and sleep are essential to health, oral hygiene help keep bacteria from spreading and com- promising your immune system. “A healthy lifestyle is key going into flu season especially during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Dr. during the pandemic? Alec Parker, executive director of the North Carolina Dental Society. “It’s as important as ever to maintain By Anne Blythe “This year, obviously, is differ- candy either inside with family or ent than past years,” said Emman- in a yard where social distancing a nutritious diet and optimal oral hygiene. Oral NORTH CAROLINA HEALTH NEWS health is linked to overall health so remember to ual “Chip” Walter, chief medical is possible. brush and floss daily to prevent bacteria buildup. Halloween is on the horizon and officer of the Duke Human Vac- • A home movie night. Dental care is an essential part of routine preventa- many families are wrestling with cine Institute and a pediatric infec- The Centers for Disease Control tive care.” the idea of letting their kids deck tious disease specialist. “I think and Prevention issued guidelines Here's three tips the state dental society rec- themselves out in costumes and trick-or-treat will not be as normal for Halloween activities. They do ommends during cold and flu season: go trick-or-treating. this year. I understand everybody not rule out trick-or-treating but 1. Disinfect toothbrushes: Toothbrushes can har- Pandemic fatigue has set in at is kind of fatigued from COVID. I suggest a number of cautions for vest bacteria, so disinfect yours between uses. Use many households, making many just have real concerns about trick those who do. hot water to rinse the bristles or antibacterial mouth- nostalgic for the days when the lit- or treat as usual, going door to • Those giving out candy should wash to keep the toothbrush clean. Be sure to replace tle kids could parade around as lit- door like we usually think about in avoid contact with trick-or- toothbrushes every three months and toss it if tle Elsas, fearless Spidermen, large crowds of kids. I just think treaters, be outdoors when pos- you’ve picked up a cold or flu virus. witches, ghosts or Avengers on a that’s a perfect way to potentially sible, and consider setting up 2. Drink up. Water is the healthiest beverage for hy- mission to collect candy at every spread the virus.” stations with individually bagged dration in addition to proper organ and body func- door. That doesn’t mean Halloween treats for visitors. tioning properly. It also keeps your mouth clean, To top it off, Halloween coin- has to be ignored, Walter, Cam- • Cloth face masks should be strengthens the immune system and fight infection. cides with a full moon this year — eron Wolfe, an infectious disease part of any costume or outing. 3.Rinse your mouth: Gargle and swish with water the first time since 2001. It’s a rare specialist at Duke, and Viviana • Stay at least 6 feet away from or a diluted mouth rinse to keep your mouth clean blue moon, too, casting another Martinez-Bianchi, associate pro- anybody not in your household. and healthy. Stomach flu and other illnesses can touch of peculiarity to a year like fessor in Family Medicine and • Hand sanitizer should be used cause vomiting and stomach acids can often come no other. Community Health at Duke, said after touching objects or other in contact with your teeth. After vomiting, be sure to Furthermore, Halloween is a during a briefing with reporters on people. use a mouth rinse before brushing to avoid rubbing holiday that celebrates masks. So Wednesday. Not just a holiday for kids the acid all over your teeth. should the kids go trick-or-treat- It could be a year to go off the “We sort of think of Halloween ing? beaten path with some alternate as a young kid event,” Wolfe said. Not the best idea, public health ideas. They suggested: “I have a young 5- and 7-year-old, officials say. COVID-19 continues * Pumpkin carving at home or they’re excited about this. But I to haunt the country, spooking perhaps with another small group think we should also reflect that Create your own physicians and others by the sheer if everyone is wearing masks and for many towns, particularly col- volume of new cases going up social distancing. Don’t forget the lege towns, for example, Hallo- on public health department dash- hand sanitizer. It’s important, ween is a big teenager [event] and boards in North Carolina and else- especially with little ones helping. celebration in your 20s and bey- spa for ultimate where these past few weeks. • Home scavenger hunts with ond.” relaxation session By Andrea Lozoya Look after fur babies at Halloween FOR THE CHARLOTTE POST By Ashley Mahoney We all need a bit of me-time to relax, unwind, and [email protected] enjoy a little pampering. You don’t have to pay a lot A pandemic and a holiday are an interesting com- of money to get the amazing experiences of a spa if bination, but not only is the goal to keep humans you create your own at home. With a few simple safe from the virus, it is also to keep pets safe from tweaks and tips, you can enjoy your very own at holiday mischief. home spa for the perfect way to practice a little bit Here are a few tips from Best Friends Animal So- of self-care. We’ve put together an awesome list of ciety, the nation’s largest no-kill sanctuary for com- ideas to help you relax and create a DIY spa that’ll panion animals, to protect your furry friends on have you feeling calm and serene. and around Halloween. Some of these suggestions Set the mood in order to create your very own spa apply all year. at home, you’ll need to set the mood. From finding While fur babies love to beg for treats, and as cute the perfect spa space to supplies and lighting, here as they may be, remember that candy is for kids, are some tips to get you started on your journey to not cats or dogs. Keep your candy supply out of total relaxation. their reach, as the common artificial sweetener xy- BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY Set up Your Space litol can be harmful to pets. Chocolate is also bad Take precautions to keep your home and pets safe during Start by choosing where you want your at-home for them. Halloween celebrations. spa to be. It can be your master bathroom or just a While colorful lights spread holiday cheer, they spare room where you can spend time in peace and may look more like a chew toy to some. Make sure comfort. quiet. A room with a view is another great option to they are not accessible to pets. Trick-or-treating may be on pause due to the help you get some sunshine and enjoy a little bit of As lovely as Jack-o-lanterns are, if you place a lit COVID-19 pandemic, but if your neighborhood nature as you unwind. candle in one it becomes a fire hazard should a pet continues with the holiday tradition, keep pets in- * Once you’ve chosen your space, use some relax- knock it over. Opt for fake candles, or keep lit ones side if possible. Be mindful of your cat or dog at- ing products like essential oils, a bottle of bubble away from pets. tempting to bolt out the door when you open it. bath, fresh flower fragrance pillows, or a vase filled Pets look adorable all dressed up, but as cute as Also, excessive knocking or doorbell ringing may with a bouquet of fresh flowers. their costume may be, make sure it is safe. The cos- cause your pet stress. If you can, place them in a * Choose scents that have a calming effect such as tume should not impair breaking, movement or vi- quiet part of the house. However, should a pet race lavender, eucalyptus, and chamomile. Put them in sion. Cuteness should not cost your furry friend’s an essential oil diffuser to enjoy the benefits of aro- Please see LOOK AFTER | 2B Please see CREATE | 2B

«RIDES Lexus transforms crossover into handsome, consistent RX350 By Winfred Cross cleaned up with a new There is room for five but sion does it’s job with no bumper and headlamps. if you need to carry seven, SPECIAL TO THE POST fuss. Gear changes go un- The suspension gets up- the L model gives you a noticed, nearly, and it does Lexus’s RX300 either graded and the curse caus- third row. My test car a good job finding the created or helped create ing infotainment system wasn’t an L, but had plenty proper gear. the wildly popular cross- has a new look but may of passenger room. The RX The cabin is excep- over craze. Take your best- still cause curses. comes up a bit short in the tionally quiet – like most selling car and build a The interior is also hand- storage department, ho- Lexi – giving passengers a modern-day station wagon some. Metal, wood and wever. Cargo space is just feeling of serenity, most on top and bam, you can leather are used elegantly OK. It’s tall enough to get noticeable on extended sell millions more vehicles. to convey luxury and opu- large items in and it’s also highway trips. Lexus has. The RX300 lence. Buy the new, op- wide. It could be deeper. The driving dynamics are has morphed into the tional 12.3-inch display The 3.5-liter V6 makes a tad soft, but predictable. RX350 and it’s better than and you can also get the 295 horsepower and 268 Move up to the F-Sport sec- LEXUS it’s ever been. Navigation package. The pounds-feet of torque. ond tier and this improves The vehicle gets some HD quality graphics make That’s enough horse- greatly. This version is The 2021 Lexus RX350. tweaks as a mid-cycle re- it great to look at despite power to move in and out competent. soaks up most bumps Other than having just fresh. The already large being a tad bit touchy to of traffic with confidence. The ride is firm but without relaying the infor- so-so storage, the RX is a double spindle grille gets use. The eight-speed transmis- smooth. The suspension mation into the cabin. Please see LEXUS| 2B One-serving wonderful. Delicious and ready to cook. New Publix Aprons® Meals for One. In the Meat department. 2B LIFE | The Charlotte Post Thursday, October 29, 2020 Lexus transforms crossover Look after your fur into handsome, consistent Continued from page 1B have stolen some of the destination and you will be babies at Halloween little disappointing in its RX’s spotlight over the sitting closer to the mid- fuel economy. While 23 years, but none can best it $50,000 range. Continued from page 1B are considered a sign of good luck in miles per gallon overall is at refinement, nearly main- Pros: outdoors, make sure the animal has the United Kingdom. When a black good for an SUV, my test tenance free service or lon- • Styling current identification tags in case it cat arrives at your home out of the vehicle never achieved that gevity. It is certainly still • Comfort gets lost. blue, it is a sign of prosperity in Scot- figure. A little over 21 mpg one of the better midsize • Fit and finish Looking to adopt? Consider a cat. land. Sailors consider a black cat on is the best I achieved. vehicles available. • Absence of cabin noise Cats are dying at a two-to-one ratio to a ship as a sign of good luck. That’s still good, but I The RX350 starts around • Ride dogs in shelters. Now is as good of a For more information about Best know the company can do $44,150. Standard equip- Cons: time as any to bring a fur baby home. Friends Animal Society: https://best- better. ment is plentiful but pre- • small storage area Here are a few legends about black friends.org/who-we-are The changes Lexus has mium luxury and • Fuel economy could be cats as Halloween draws near. They made to the RX make it an navigation packages are better even better vehicle. There needed to put you in lux- Email Winfred Cross at: are other vehicles that ury’s lap. Add those and [email protected].

STOCK PHOTO Creating your own relaxing at-home spa experience doesn’t have to break the bank. Create your own home spa for the ultimate relaxation session Continued from page 1B There’s a ton of options for diffuser to emit the sooth- matherapy at home. DIY spa treatment available ing scents throughout your BRANDPOINT Gather supplies that you can use to create space. Try to diffuse just Farmed salmon has properties that improve your mood and heart health. • A cup of hot tea is a the perfect hair and face one oil at a time, or you can great way to help you relax. masks at home. Look for combine a few different Gather some of your favor- recipes and suggestions oils within the same fra- Three surprising foods that fuel ite teas, a cute kettle, and that you can do yourself to grance group. your favorite mug so you make custom spa treat- • Candles / incense can sip your cares away. ments using safe, natural sticks: Scented candles and and boost your immune system • Look for ingredients to ingredients. A body scrub incense sticks are both make your own DIY mask. is also a great way to relax. great ways to create a BRANDPOINT naturally high in vitamin D, 3. Red bell peppers A facial mask can soothe This treatment sloughs off soothing ambiance and but a serving of farmed sal- Red bell peppers are rich dry skin and leaves you enjoy a gentle fragrance in Cold and flu season, your skin and help you feel mon offers nearly one- in vitamins and antioxi- feeling smooth, soft, and your home spa. Find an in- combined with an ongoing calm and relaxed. third of daily dants that support the im- moisturized. Just re- cense holder that will catch pandemic, is motivating • Organize all of your fa- recommended needs. mune system. One member to apply a mois- the “soot” from your in- many Americans to do ev- vorite spa goodies in a cute Omega-3 fatty acids, abun- example is vitamin C, turizing lotion after using a cense and protect your erything possible to sup- basket and keep them in dantly found in farmed sal- which encourages the pro- body scrub for the best re- counters. Some scent sug- port immune health. your special space. This mon, are highly duction of the white blood sults. Avoid applying body gestions include patchouli, Fortunately, simple life- will make it easy for you to anti-inflammatory and cells that are responsible scrubs to damaged skin, or ylang-ylang, rosemary, and style habits, like a healthy find everything you need support the immune sys- for defending the body skin that’s extremely dry. jasmine. diet, can make a big differ- so you can start relaxing tem by reducing chronic against pathogens. right away. Add that special touch Include family ence in strengthening the inflammation. Kasper rec- Red bell peppers contain body's defense system. But Adjust the lighting After you’ve chosen a Relaxing in your spa ommends choosing almost three times more space, picked out some alone is great, but you can what foods are best - and farmed salmon from Chile vitamin C than oranges. • Bright light might not why? make you feel as relaxed as music, and planned your also enjoy a special spa because it is sustainably They are also loaded with day, there are a few other day with the entire family. When it comes to im- raised, high in omega-3 vitamin A and the antioxi- you could be, so dim the mune-boosting foods, lights in the room for a things you can add to en- Here are some suggestions fats and does not contain dant beta-carotene, which sure that your spa is as you can use to provide most people immediately antibiotics or mercury. can be converted to vita- soothing ambiance. turn to orange juice for a • Bring in some candles tranquil as can be: your family with the ulti- 2. Yogurt min A in the body, when • Neck pillow: Use a neck mate at-home spa experi- quick fix of vitamin C. Yogurt and other fer- needed. and turn off the overhead "While it is true that citrus lights so you can bask in pillow to help you relax. ence: mented foods contain Vitamin A is important in You can choose a bath • Make some delicious fruit helps support the im- healthy bacteria called pro- maintaining the natural the candle’s illuminating mune system, there are glow. neck pillow that supports smoothies full of fruit, biotics. Probiotics are well- mucus barriers located in your head in the bath, or greens, and other goodies many other foods that known for supporting the eyes, gut and other • Light a scented candle offer an impressive profile before you hop in the try a soft, supportive that are healthy and deli- digestive or “gut” health by parts of the body. These scented pillow to cradle cious. of nutrients believed to preventing overgrowth of barriers are designed to shower or tub. This simple maintain strong immu- act will make daily bathing your neck while you lay • Buy your kids a comfy bad bacteria. trap bacteria and are es- back and relax. bathrobe and slippers they nity," says registered dieti- But maintaining a healthy sential to optimal immu- more relaxing, even when tian Sheri Kasper. Here are you don’t have time for a • Gel eye mask: Soothe can wear on their special balance of good and bad nity. Be sure to choose red those dark undereye cir- spa day. three surprising, dietitian- bacteria in the gut is also peppers because they have full spa day. recommended foods that Create a playlist cles with a cooling gel eye • Look for fun bath ac- believed to boost the im- significantly more vitamin mask. These masks can re- cessories for kids like col- can help ward off illness • Music has an incredible mune system. "Most A, vitamin C and beta-car- duce puffiness and help orful bubble bath and bath this cold and flu season. ability to calm the nerves, people do not realize that otene compared to green you feel calm. toys to make the day spe- 1. Farmed salmon so make a custom playlist about 70 percent of your bell peppers. • Jade roller: A jade roller cial. Farmed salmon offers featuring some of your fa- body's immune system is While a healthy diet can- is a great product that can • Listen to relaxing music outstanding nutrition that vorite songs to help you in your gut," says Kasper. not prevent seasonal colds, relax your facial muscles. and teach your kids about can help protect against chill. In addition to containing the flu or other viral ill- Use this handy roller after breathing techniques and everything from heart dis- * You can find spa music probiotics, yogurt is also nesses, a combination of you’ve rinsed all facial pro- meditation. ease to depression. Specif- that’s specially made to one of the few foods that is the right foods, plenty of ducts from your skin. • Spend some time to- ically, farmed salmon help you feel calm and almost always fortified sleep, regular exercise and These handy beauty tools gether as a family after supports the immune sys- tranquil. Use this music as with vitamin D, which a balanced lifestyle will are inexpensive, and they your spa day by finishing tem thanks to two key nu- you relax and listen your offers additional immune arm your body's defenses can help reduce facial puf- with your kid’s favorite trients that are uncommon cares away. support. and may help minimize finess while promoting movie or a special dinner. in many other foods: vita- * Add a Bluetooth Look for yogurt labeled the length and severity of feelings of calm. min D and omega-3 fatty speaker to your spa room Make it romantic as containing "Live and Ac- illness. • Bath salts: To give your acids. 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DAVID J. BUTLER Charlotte artist David J. Butler’s “Black Man.” Bring art HOME to gallery JON STRAYHORN Northwest School of the Arts theater teacher Corey Mitchell is one of three Charlotte-Mecklenburg public school By Ashley Mahoney teachers to earn the Arts & Science Council’s Cato Lifetime Achievement Award. [email protected] Home is a four-letter word with infi- nite layers. “HOME” opens at the Elder Gallery of Contemporary Art on Nov. 6, where All the world is this Charlotte-based creatives photographer and videographer David J. Butler, inter- disciplinary artist Crista Cammaroto and fine artist J. Stacy Utley will explore every aspect of the word. The show was originally scheduled for the spring, but was postponed until the fall, but the teacher’s big stage concept for the exhibit remains the same. Theater teacher Corey Mitchell earns lifetime achievement award “The topic always was not just home as in your home, but feelings of home,” By Ashley Mahoney taught for 27 years in CMS. has directed 70 major productions, over 40 plays, 16 cabaret shows and Elder Gallery owner Sonya Pfeiffer said. [email protected] “For years and years and years, I “What creates a home, and what is was the only Black male theater 14 music revue shows throughout home for Charlotte creatives?” Corey Mitchell uses education to teacher in CMS,” Mitchell said. “Then the region. His 2013 production of The opening on Nov. 6 is from 6-8 encourage students to dream bigger. when I would look across the state, I “The Color Purple” at NWSA, which p.m. Reserved entry and face coverings The 2015 recipient of the inaugural would only see maybe two. It does he directed and produced, was se- will be required. Interactive outdoor Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre feel good to know that being in a lected for a main stage performance waiting stations will also be in place. Education is the recipient of another space that is not normally occupied at the International Thespian Festi- A moderated panel discussion and accolade. He is one of three Char- by an African American man, and to val. Mitchell led a fundraising cam- Q&A “What is home for Charlotte Cre- lotte-Mecklenburg Schools teachers be recognized [for the work] is really paign to cover performance atives?” will take place on Nov. 18 from to receive the Arts & Science Council significant, and it is really special. expenses, raising over $170,000. 6:30-8:30 p.m. It will be livestreamed on Cato Lifetime Achievement Award. Any time that happens on a personal Mitchell had surgery to remove a the gallery’s Facebook page and You- The award, established in 2012, is level I am very grateful, and on a pro- benign tumor, which he spent years Tube channel from Johnson C. Smith given every three years to teachers in fessional level, I think of the teachers believing was a cyst, from behind his University’s Arts Factory in Historic Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, and artist I work with. The kids I have left knee. While the tumor was not West End. Mecklenburg and Union counties in the privilege of teaching and working cancerous, it was extremely painful, Speaker Ohavia Phillips will moderate North Carolina, or Lancaster and with, that is an exciting thing for me especially to sit for prolonged the panel discussion and Charlotte Is York counties in South Carolina. always.” periods of time. Creative co-founders Matt Olin and Tim Recipients receive a $5,000 grant Said ASC President Jeep Bryant in a “You don’t let pain be the thing that Miner will moderate the Q&A. Panelists and original artwork. Eligibility re- statement: “Creativity plays an im- stops you,” Mitchell said. “I learned include the artists featured in “HOME,” quirements also include teaching or portant role in helping students ex- that from my grandmother.” as well as Goodyear Arts co-founder having retired in the last two years pand their thinking, evaluate Mitchell intended to retire at the Amy Herman, McColl Center for Art + from a charter, independent or pub- complex issues and solve problems. end of the 2019-20 school year, but Innovation President and CEO Alli Cele- lic school in the previously listed We are proud to recognize these ex- the COVID-19 pandemic kept him at bron-Brown, President and CEO of the counties. ceptionally creative and innovative NWSA. Mint Museum Todd Herman, Bechtler Fellow 2020 honorees Connie teachers whose lifetime achieve- Then racial and social injustice Museum of Modern Art Executive Direc- Wood and Ronny Reddig were se- ments as educators in arts, science or took center stage during the tor Todd Smith and Alexys Taylor, the lected for their contributions to history have greatly enriched the summer. former manager, collections & exhi- science and history, respectively. lives of the students.” “This summer had an awakening bitions at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for Wood taught for 26 years at East Mitchell has taught at Northwest for me with the things around African American Arts + Culture. Mecklenburg High School. Reddig is School of the Arts since 2001 and has Breonna Taylor and George Floyd,” The conversation will explore the at Piedmont Middle School and has been a teacher for 25 years total. He Please see THE WORLD | 7B challenges Charlotte creatives face in Please see BUTLER | 7B

«MOVIE REVIEW Oprah suggests seven of her favorite books Nightmare By Hillel Italie THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from the NEW YORK — With Election Day ap- proaching and the pandemic ongoing, Oprah Winfrey is setting aside her usual book club recommendations and migrant crisis instead citing seven personal favorites, By Jake Coyle ranging from James Baldwin’s land- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS mark essays in “The Fire Next Time” to Mary Oliver’s poetry collection “Devo- In Remi Weekes’ “His House,” Bol tions.” (Sopé Dìrísù) and Rial (Wunmi Mosaku) Winfrey is calling her choices “The have fled war in South Sudan only to Books That Help Me Through,” works find new horrors lurking in English she values for “their ability to comfort, shadows. inspire, and enlighten.” In the film’s opening moments, “It’s a mix of fiction, poetry, non-fic- they’re brought before a detention tion and spirituality, books I know and center board who announce their re- trust and revisit time and again,” she lease. But it’s qualified. “This is bail,” said in a statement Monday. they’re told. “You’re being released on Her new list, announced in partner- bail as asylum seekers. You’re not cit- ship with Apple, includes Eckhart izens. Not yet.” Tolle’s spiritual guide “The Power of A case worker (a very good Matt Now” and a classic novel she picked in Smith, of “The Crown”) brings them to 1996 for her book club, Toni Morri- MICHAEL EULER | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS their bug-ridden, rat-infested new son’s “Song of Solomon.” Winfrey also Oprah Winfrey arrives for the presentation of Stella McCartney's ready-to-wear Fall-Winter home, a pale-blue concrete tenement chose Ta-Nehisi Coates’ prize-winning 2019-2020 fashion collection in Paris on March 4, 2019. Winfrey is setting aside her usual with plenty of room but crawling in sin- book on race and police violence, “Be- book club recommendations and instead citing seven personal favorites ranging from ister, dilapidated grime. There are tween the World and Me”; historian Jon James Baldwin’s landmark essays in “The Fire Next Time” to Mary Oliver’s poetry collection plenty of house rules. They have to Meacham’s “The Soul of America: The “Devotions.” She is calling her choices “The Books That See Me Through,” works she values stay; they can’t have friends over; even Battle For Our Better Angels”; and an for “their ability to comfort, inspire, and enlighten” her. board games are a no-no. “Make it easy anthology edited by U.S. poet laureate for people,” the case worker cautions. Joy Harjo, “When the Light of the World be airing any interviews on Apple TV Winfrey spokesperson Chelsea Het- “Be one of the good ones.” Was Subdued, Our Songs Came Plus as she has done with other picks trick said the seven books announced They very much intend to. “We’re not Through: A Norton Anthology of Native since she signed with Apple in 2019. Monday would serve as “a bridge be- going back,” Bol says more than once. Nations Poetry.” Winfrey had planned a new choice tween selections,” and that no firm But inside their new home, they start Winfrey will “dive deeper into each every two months; her previous selec- timeline had been set for future hearing things inside the walls. Damp book” on Instagram, according to Mon- tion, Isabel Wilkerson’s “Caste,” was an- choices. Please see IN ‘HIS HOUSE’ | 7B day’s press announcement, but will not nounced in early August. 7B A&E | The Charlotte Post Thursday, October 29, 2020 The world is his stage Continued from page 6B upon himself to help those have to go through to get Mitchell said. “There was students take the next into a BFA program,” Mit- this shake up within the step. Mitchell intends to chell said. “It’s called the theater community of unveil his nonprofit the Theatre Gap Initiative. I’m people saying, ‘we see Theatre Gap Initiative later looking at starting a train- you.’” this year, with the pro- ing program for students Disparities exist in every gram’s launch scheduled of color to help them navi- community, including the- for August. High school gate getting into really rep- ater. Mitchell noticed over graduates would use their utable BFA programs the years that his Black stu- gap year to prepare for the across the country. There dents would audition for audition process to get into are a lot of balls in the air, bachelor of fine arts pro- BFA programs. and it is very scary striking grams, but somehow kept “There is this whole navi- out on my own to do some- falling short. He is taking it gation that the students thing.” Butler among creative forces at Elder exhibit Continued from page 6B native who is still estab- high school. He returned the current climate, but lishing the foundation of from WSSU with a degree AIDEN MONAGHAN | NETFLIX also how cultural institu- his art practice. It serves as in management to take a This image released by Netflix shows Wunmi Mosaku as Rial Majur, left, and Sope Dìrísù tions and local creatives a commercial debut for job in corporate at Coca- as Bol Majur in a scene from "His House." can better connect. showing his work in a for- Cola. “There’s a lot of chal- mal space. “That lenges, but a lot of oppor- “Everything I’ve done up was the On The Net tunity here,” Butler said. to this point has kind of original https://elder- In ‘His House,’ terror “It’s like a duality that ex- been independent,” Butler reason galleryclt.com/ ists here, because of how said. “I’m excited to cross- that home-exhi- our cultural sector exists. over a little bit, and display brought bition/ from the migrant crisis There are a lot of barriers, some work in my home- me back and a lot of things that town and kick off what I home after col- Continued from page 6B their alien environment but from need to be changed in my feel is the beginning of a lege,” Butler said. “As I was wall paper peels back to reveal black their traumas of home. Their sleep- opinion, but in reframing solidified art practice. To exploring some of the cul- holes with visions of horror within. ing dreams and waking nightmares those things, it just means be able to do it in my tural elements that I was Rial believes a witch has followed are filled with the images of people there are a lot of opportu- hometown, in a show interested in, I just started them to Sudan. Like Harry Caul in crammed onto a truck, bodies strewn nities to do a lot of good called “HOME” is very, very to notice that there was a “The Conversation,” Bol begins to on the streets, a harried escape by work for artists to bring a meaningful.” gap between representa- punch holes in the walls and rip up sea, death all around. lot of value, and for us to Butler is a graduate of tion of the things and the the floor boards, trying to find the Weekes has the horror elements set a standard to be an art- Victory Christian Center mediums that I was inter- source of their terror. They’re down pat but risks submerging his ist and be based in Char- School and Winston-Salem ested in and the larger cul- trapped in a haunted house they film in them. “His House” can feel lotte.” State University. His father tural sector. can’t leave, fearful they’ll be judged like it’s drowning in production de- Butler’s work for “HOME” David W. Butler was a ca- “Part of what motivates poor adapters to British life and sent sign, imprisoning its characters in is themed around puzzles, reer educator and coach me to stay home and do back to Sudan. genre torments when it could be ex- while still using his me- for Charlotte-Mecklenburg the work is to provide that In Weekes’ directorial debut, pre- ploring Rial and Bol’s grief, pain and dium of choice—photogra- Schools, and Butler High representation and build miering Friday on Netflix, everything guilt through more judicious plunges phy. Using polaroid and School in Matthews is those bridges, and to see is creepy and strange. To Bol and into surrealism. But by bringing the disposable film, he created named after him. The elder the elements of culture Rial, the world around them is dis- migrant crisis into a horror-film puzzle pieces. When the Butler died saving his that I value, especially as orienting. Weekes films even their realm, “His House” has forcefully pieces are connected they family from a house fire. someone who is from here, daytime errands with horror-movie captured the traumas of the refugee create an image of home, Young David and his be represented in our high- dread, accompanied by a heavy- experience. The grounded perform- or express it in the literal family spent time in other est and most revered handed score. The cold, dingy Eng- ances and pained faces of Dìrísù and sense of the city. parts of the city and Michi- spaces in the city, and to land they find themselves in — with Mosaku offer no easy answers. The show is a transition gan before he returned push that narrative to the mean, ghostly faces in windows and “His House,” a Netflix release, is not for Butler, a Charlotte home as a sophomore in forefront.” bewildering Peter Crouch songs at rated by the Motion Picture Associa- the pub — might as well be another tion of America but features R-rated planet. They’re not even sure exactly scenes of horror and violence. Run- where they are. ning time: 93 minutes. Two and a Questlove’s quest: Find woman But the couple’s haunting, we half stars out of four. who bought him a turntable steadily gather, originates not from THE ASSOCIATED PRESS their living playing gigs, “I knew talking to PORTLAND, Maine — when he made friends with strangers was a no-no, but Ahmir Thompson, founder “Ellie” in 1976 in Portland, my instincts paid off,” he of The Roots and drummer Maine. wrote. for the “Tonight Show” “Being the irresistible cat His parents were upset band, wants to find the that I was, I talked an older that he’d been chatting up kind stranger who bought woman named Ellie into a stranger when Ellie re- him a turntable and several buying me a stereo and a turned the next day bear- records at the tender age of record collection,” Quest- ing gifts. But he says his 5. love posted on Facebook new friend told his parents Thompson — better and Instagram. “please don’t have him get known as Questlove — Ellie wrote the young- in trouble on my behalf!! posted on social media ster’s order on a napkin: He’s so cute of course I that he was traveling with “Bad Blood” by Neil Se- wanted to start his record his parents, who made daka, “Dance With Me” by collection!!!” Rufus, and the Jackson 5.

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But it also MOVIES will get to see the Pearson think I think the status quo works well for someone Many things will be dif- family as they navigate is OK. So there is some who has been addicted to ferent about Halloween both the pandemic and pressure to have some- the medium since the days this year, but the annual Black Lives Matter move- thing to say. You want to of yore. rush of horror films is DISNEY PLUS VIA AP ment. Sterling K. Brown, inform yourself to what’s AP: Let’s discuss “The much the same. This week This image released by Disney Plus shows Pedro Pascal, as Din who plays Randall Pearson, going on in the world, have West Wing” special for HBO brings a bagful. Djarin, right, with The Child, in a scene from "The Mandalorian," says he can relate to how an opinion and be able to Max. What was that experi- There’s “Come Play,” a premiering its second season on Friday. his character — a Black defend yourself. ence like for you? (Brown sinister parable of too man who was adopted into AP: This is a somewhat played chief of staff Leo between Bong and Park. The Actor’s Fund Vimeo much screen time about a a white family —feels in recent shift for you, too. McGarry, a character origi- — And just in time for page and cost just $4.99 — lonely phone-glued boy the aftermath of the deaths Brown: For the first 14, nally portrayed by the late the election is Frederick directly benefiting The (Azhy Robertson) who of Ahmaud Arbery, 15 years of my career it John Spencer.) Wiseman’s “City Hall,” a Lymphoma Research Foun- needs saving from his par- Breonna Taylor and George was just show up, say your Brown: Tommy sprawling four-hour X-ray dation and The Actor’s ents (Gillian Jacobs, John Floyd, as his white TV rel- lines and then you go (Schlamme) and Aaron of municipal life that pa- Fund. Gallagher Jr.), which Focus atives look to him on what home. Now, in the past (Sorkin) called me and they tiently documents Boston’s — AP Entertainment Features will release it in they should do to make five-six years it’s been like, were like, ‘We were won- government under Demo- Writer Mark Kennedy theaters Friday. “His him feel better. ‘Well, what do you think?’ dering if you would play cratic mayor Martin J. TELEVISION House,” out Friday on Net- Brown says he received But, don’t cry for me Ar- the role of Leo.’ I’m like, Walsh. The rift between brothers flix, gives the genre an im- “tons of phone calls from gentina. Sometimes the ‘You know I’m 44-years- The celebrated 90-year- Randall and Kevin (Sterling migration spin. It stars white friends saying, ‘What best comment you can old.’ And they’re like, old Wiseman makes epic K. Brown, Justin Hartley), Sope Dirisu and Wunmi can I do? Let me know? 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It’s a perfect exam- Coyle and Black Lives Matter pro- acy,” a sequel written and white person calling me like when you’re usually ple of the kind of art where THEATER tests are part of season five directed by Zoe Lister- saying this. I need you to working on other projects? it doesn’t necessarily show Lots of plays have been of “This Is Us.” Jones to the 1996 teenage go pick up ‘White Fragility’ Brown: It was the longest a reflection of the way life adapted for Zoom, but few The NBC drama, return- witch movie “The Craft.” (by Robin DiAngelo.) I break I’ve had in six years. as it is, but life as it could have been made for Zoom. ing 9 p.m. EDT Tuesday — If you want a more don’t know. Do what I was home so much to the be, you know, an idealized One is Natalie Margolin with a two-hour episode, is masterful portrait of you’ve got to do, but I kind point where my oldest son version or something like “The Party Hop,” which she among the fall shows darker societal realities, of just need a break. You (9-year-old Andrew) got a it. And, it’s acting crushes wrote during quarantine in whose production was de- you can also turn to Bong don’t realize you’re inun- little annoyed with me. He that I’ve had for years. I’m one week in early April. It layed by the coronavirus. Joon Ho, the Korean film- dating me, in a very sweet was like ‘Dude, you’re al- now sharing a space with stars Ben Platt, Katilyn Weaving social and other maker whose “Parasite” way, but I’m still trying to ways around.’ I was like, these people. It exceeded Dever, Beanie Feldstein, issues into its fictional took best picture back in figure out what my next ‘This is cool, right? 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The been tasked with returning dynamic New Korean how people always want to AP: Did you watch a lot of ‘Can I just sit in the au- show is on Vimeo on Sat- the little one to its myste- Cinema series with a host know what celebrities have TV? dience and watch?’ I was urday at 7 p.m. EST. riously described “own of great films and a chat to say and MTV inter- Brown: So much. It’s an like a kid in a candy store. Tickets are available on kind.” viewed Ja Rule about 9/11. occupational necessity.