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WHAT THE FRIES Chefs and What the Fries co-owners Jamie Barnes and Greg Williams. What the Fries will open a restaurant on Park Road in South Charlotte early next year.. Food truck graduates JERRY BROWN Chef Michael Bowling and his sister and business partner Joy Bowling of Hot Box Next Level Kitchen. to full-scale restaurant A new dining What the Fries transitions to a brick and mortar establishment By Ashley Mahoney and fun.” feeling that they have to come [email protected] Barnes and Williams launched back again because the food was option rolls into the truck in August 2015, 13 so distinctive. Now they won’t What the Fries food truck is months after founding What the have to find the truck, they can going brick-and-mortar. Fries as a catering company. Both find us in the same spot.” Chefs and co-owners Jamie moved to Charlotte to pursue cu- What the Fries uses around 200 West End Barnes and Gregory Williams an- linary school at Johnson & Wales pounds of potatoes per day to nounced will open a restaurant in University in 2004. They went feed an average 100 daily cus- By Ashley Mahoney early 2021. The food truck com- [email protected] from classmates and roommates tomers. Their sales are also up 33 ponent of the What the Fries to best friends and business percent over 2019, despite the Hot Box Next Level Kitchen is heading to West End brand will take a brief hiatus partners over the next dec- COVID-19 pandemic, which has in 2021. when the restaurant opens. ade. Their journey also in- been particularly hard on the Chef Michael Bowling will open a food truck exten- It will be located in South On The Net cludes auditioning for service industry and Black-owned sion of the Concord eatery, which he opened inside Charlotte at 10707 Park www.whatthe- Food Network’s “The businesses. Southern Strain Brewing in 2019. The food truck is Road, Suite R, with an in- friesclt.com/or Great Food Truck Race” in Barnes and Williams are also scheduled to begin in February near tended seating capacity of der-now 2014. The audition experi- founding members of Soul Food Johnson C. Smith University’s Arts 100 people. The 3,420- ence fueled their desire to Sessions, a dinner series high- Factory on West Trade Street, where square foot space previously establish What the Fries as a lighting and advocating for Black On The Net it will be parked most of the time. was a Cici’s Pizza. They will offer food truck in Charlotte despite culinary creatives, providing www.hot- However, it will travel for festivals. physically-distanced dine-in, car- not making the show. They turned scholarships to Black culinary stu-

boxnc.com The ultimate goal is to open a brick ryout and digital payment op- a $3,000 FedEx truck into a food dents. Fellow co-founders of Soul and mortar restaurant in the area. tions. truck, where they serve hand-cut Food Sessions include two-time The plan is to have the food truck “We are in the process of remov- fries with a twist. James Beard nominated Chef Greg open for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. ing the buffet areas and the pizza “This is a long time coming,” Collier and his wife and business They also intend to take advantage of being located ovens,” Williams said in a state- Barnes said of opening a brick- partner Subrina Collier, Chef Mi- along the CityLynx Gold trolley line. ment. “We are changing the game and-mortar restaurant. “Being in chael Bowling and Chef Jamie “We are hoping to get people to come down out of area to a space to sell and pro- one spot — and not on the truck— Turner. Barnes is also an Autism“ Uptown for lunch,” Bowling said. “They can order mote local authors, vendors and will give us a chance to spread our advocate and the inaugural pro- online, jump off, pick up their food and by the time artists, and we’re having a mural wings from a culinary perspec- fessional member of the Piedmont the trolley comes back down the tracks, they can painted. This space will be us: hip- tive. Our goal is for people to taste Culinary Guild. pick up their food and head back into Uptown.” hop, family-friendly, welcoming our food and walk away with the Please see WHAT| 2B The Beatties Ford Road corridor, which encom- passes the area surrounding the JCSU Arts Factory, is one of the city of Charlotte’s six Corridors of Op- Being in one spot and not on the truck – will give us a portunity—a $24.5 million program designed to ad- chance to spread our wings from a culinary perspective. dress gaps in infrastructure. Developments along the corridor have either broken ground or are scheduled What the Fries co-owner JAMIE BARNES to break ground in the coming months. For Bowling, now is the time to get in on the ground “ floor of the development, particularly in the Five Points area, which is where Beatties Ford Road, Fifth, West Trade and State streets and Rozzelles Ferry Save money with holiday shopping hacks Road meet near JCSU. Among the projects underway for the Corridors of BRANDPOINT the holiday shopping season. One of are a few factors to keep in mind. Opportunity is the Five Points plaza, a pedestrian The holiday shopping season may the potential downsides to using First, you should make sure that you friendly area set to be completed by the end of the look a little different this year, but your credit is that you may rack up could pay off the balance in a timely year, including a water feature and amphitheater. one thing that hasn't changed is the more debt. If you aren't in a position manner. The Gold Line is also part of the program, as well importance of saving money. to pay your entire balance each "Oftentimes, retailer credit cards as creating pedestrian-friendly access between Up- Whether you're shopping online or in month, you'll likely end up paying have higher interest rates and could town and West End via the West Trade Street and In- store, these tips can help you spend more in interest over time. cost you more in the long run if you terstate 77 underpass. The latter is scheduled for less and set you up for long-term fi- "Your cash and credit are inter- don't pay them off in full," said Virji. completion by the end of the year. nancial success. twined when it comes to your overall Another consideration is whether Another project along the corridor near the JCSU Know when to use credit or debit. financial health, so it's important to you'd benefit from the perks of hav- Arts Factory is a second Mosaic Village. The first fea- "The answer to this depends on find a balance between using the ing this store credit card. If this is a tured 80 apartment-style suites on four floors in a your individual financial situation," two," said Virji. "In fact, Credit Ses- store you shop at frequently and $25 million partnership between the Griffin Family said Shazia Virji, Vice President at ame helps emphasize the relation- would use the bonus points and dis- and JCSU. Mike Griffin is working with architect Credit Sesame. "Purchasing items ship between the two by rewarding counts, then it may be a good option Shook Kelley/Neighboring Concepts on the second with cash or a debit card can help customers with cash rewards when for you. It's also important to keep in Mosaic Village. prevent you from overspending or they improve their credit score." mind that applying for any credit “The West End right there in that Five Points corri- going deeper into debt, but paying Be aware of the downsides of re- card may temporarily lower your dor is going to be one of the most convenient eat, with credit now allows you to save tailer credit cards. credit score with a hard inquiry. work, play areas in the city,” Bowling said. “I think your cash for expenses that don't If you've shopped at a major retail Free shipping doesn't always pay when all is said and done, it is going to compete with allow you to pay with credit, like rent chain or department store, you've off. South End as far as the traffic that goes on. The trol- or loan payments." If you have a likely been asked if you want to save You've found the exact gift you're ley and all the development that is going on is going credit card that offers reward pro- 10 percent on your purchase by ap- looking for online, and you're ready to help that. I truly believe it is going to be a great grams, you may benefit from the ad- plying for their credit card. Before to check out. Unfortunately, you're eat, work, play neighborhood.” ditional points and discounts during you apply for any credit card, there Please see HOLIDAY| 2B «RIDES Mazda CX-5 has driving dynamics to compete as a crossover By Winfred Cross CR-V plays second fiddle. standard safety equipment can’t say that’s a deal killer SPECIAL TO THE POST This experience is en- and the absence of most but other’s in the class hanced when you get the noise. Blasting down the have more of both. 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PIXPOETRY VIA UNSPLASH A new North Carolina executive order includes a curfew between 10 p.m.-5 a.m. What The Fries transitions Continued from page 1B topped with lobster, cava- ping available Executive order includes What the Fries restaurant tappi pasta, boursin cheese Bread pudding tots – menu: sauce, gouda and asiago Fried bread pudding bites Shrimp and steak hibachi cheese and parsley. with a rotation of toppings, fries – a bed of hand-cut House-made tots: fried, such as salted caramel, curfew to limit virus fries topped with sautéed seasoned tater tots pecan pie and strawberry shrimp and steak, bok Burgers – Single, double cheesecake By Ashley Mahoney • Travel necessary for personal or triple 5 oz. burger What the Fries Yum Yum safety (such as victims of domestic vi- choy, carrots, house-made [email protected] Yum Yum Sauce and scal- topped with house-made Sauce will be available by olence) garlic mayo and American the bottle. Restrictions are tightening in North • Travel required by court order or lions Lobster mac and cheese cheese served on a brioche Carolina to prevent the spread of law enforcement bun, with additional top- COVID-19. • And/or providing shared trans- fries – hand-cut fries The state enters into a modified portation. stay-at-home order under Executive The new restriction does not apply Order 181 between 10 p.m. and 5 to those traveling to or attending a re- a.m., effective Dec. 11. Venues, such ligious service, collegiate and profes- Holiday shopping hacks as bars, restaurants and entertain- sional sporting events, the media, law ment venues must be closed by 10 enforcement, firefighters, paramedics Continued from page 1B things here and there can local retailers on qualifying p.m. under the order and alcohol may and all first and emergency re- about $15 short of the really add up and blow purchases. not be served after 9 p.m. Gov. Roy sponders, government personnel ac- minimum total to qualify your budget." Instead, try "Remember, you don't Cooper said the order aims to keep ross all levels. The homeless are also for free shipping. to match up your shopping need to jeopardize your fi- people from gathering and to “get exempt from the order. "Don't feel pressured to list to retailers offering nancial health to show them home where they are safe.” Prior to Thanksgiving, the state in- throw another item in your promotions that don't re- your loved ones that you “We aren’t putting these orders out troduced a County Alert System map cart just to save $5.99 on quire a minimum pur- care this holiday season," there to get anybody in trouble,” to show where community spread is shipping charges," said chase. Your credit or debit said Virji. "By managing Cooper said. “We are putting them out having the greatest impact. Counties Virji. "Chances are, you'll card may also provide ex- your cash and credit to- there to save lives.” are divided into categories of red, or- end up spending more clusive discounts, like gether and sticking to a However, there are exceptions for ange and yellow, with red the most than you'd save in free Credit Sesame's Cash Back budget, you can buy qual- Executive Order 181: critical. Of the state’s 100 counties, 20 shipping for something Offers, where you can re- ity gifts and keep your • People traveling to or from work are red and 42 were orange on Nov. you didn't need. If you're ceive up to 15 percent in- debt at bay." or traveling for work purposes 23. Those numbers have significantly shopping from multiple stant cash back from • Those who work during those changed as of Dec. 8: 48 counties are online stores, adding a few thousands of national and hours red, 34 orange and 18 yellow. Meck- • Traveling to obtain food, medical lenburg County was yellow in No- care, fuel, health care supplies or so- vember, but is now orange. Festive meals can be healthy cial services; “Please avoid traveling and gath- • Going to a business that will open ering this holiday season,” North Car- at or after 5 a.m. olina Department of Health and and satisfying with balance • Travel to take care of a family Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy member, friend or pet in another Cohen said. By Ramon Llamas MPH and eating and merrymaking is both expected household Armin Brott and encouraged during these special MEN'S HEALTH NETWORK times, excessive indulgence can lead to health issues later. We got through Thanksgiving, but For many people, the holidays are syn- Christmas, Chanukah, and New Year’s are onymous with weight gain. But it doesn’t Follow The Post on social media still ahead. have to be that way—as long as you ap- That means quality time with the proach them with a sound game plan that family, and plenty of office or school holi- addresses three important factors: nu- Twitter day parties (even they’re only virtual). trition, fitness, and stress management. The holiday season brings a wide mix of Men’s Health Network has compiled a emotions and stress—both good and holiday eating game plan with strategies bad—and the temptation of nostalgic that can keep you from gaining those un- holiday treats can add yet another con- wanted pounds. Facebook cern: holiday weight gain (who can resist pumpkin pie and eggnog, right?). While Please see STRIKE| 3B

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/(facebook) @(twitter) 3B LIFE | The Charlotte Post Thursday, December 10, 2020 Strike balance with holiday meals Continued from page 2B Pre-game tips • Don’t skip meals, espe- cially breakfast, in antici- pation of eating larger holiday meals later on. Re- search shows people who eat a healthy breakfast tend to consume fewer cal- ories during the day. • Have a pre-meal. Don’t go to a holiday gathering on an empty stomach. In- stead, snack on fruits or vegetables before heading out the door. This will give you a slight feeling of STOCK PHOTO being full, which will help Make good nutrition a year-round thing, especially during the holidays. prevent overeating later. • Plan ahead. Think food slowly and think • Veg out on veggies your body digest your ahead about all those twice (or three times) be- first. Filling up on healthy, food. tempting sights, sounds, fore you go back for sec- low-calorie, high-fiber Make good nutrition a aromas, and feelings that onds. The Smartphone vegetables instead of high- year-round thing trigger your personal pat- app, MyFitnessPal, is a use- fat, high-sugar, high-salt Because of the tempta- terns of overeating, and ful tool to keep and stay on and high-caffeine treats tions, traditions, and then make plans to combat track. will make you feel full higher-than-usual stress them beforehand so they • Size matters! The without the drawbacks of levels, it’s especially im- don’t become overwhel- bigger the plate you’re eat- dehydration, nervousness, portant during the holi- ming. Practicing awareness ing from, the more food weight gain and overeat- days to pay attention to and mindful eating can re- you’re likely to put on it ing. what and how much you duce the potential for ex- (and eat). So use smaller • Share the holiday eat. GETTY IMAGES cessive indulgence. plates at the buffet spirit—and your food. Save But proper nutrition— Spiced Apple Crumble. • Manage stress. The line.There’ssomething calories by splitting treats along with reasonable Mayo Clinic has some ex- about seeing an empty with another person. goals for fitness and stress cellent strategies for man- plate that helps us feel sat- • Enjoy yourself. They management—are impor- aging stress during the Not one crumb isfied whether the con- don’t call it “the most won- tant components to a holiday season. tainer is large or small. derful time of the year” for healthy life, all year long. • Go for healthier alter- That’s why using smaller nothing! But rather than fo- Here are great sources of natives. If you’re prepar- plates is so effective. cusing on food, allow your- advice, support, and en- left behind ing or helping to prepare • Be mindful. Eat food self to enjoy the personal couragement: holiday meals, take a look because you’re hungry, not relationships, the meaning • Men's Health Network’s CULINARY.NET at Kaiser Permanente’s ex- because it’s there. Make a of the season, personal re- Men’s Health Library pro- Apple orchards, apple picking and apple desserts all cellent list of smartphone deliberate decision to con- flections, renewed spiritual vides free downloads on scream fall. apps. trol “recreational eating.” dedication, holiday games, health eating (including ad- Glowing with bright yellows and reds, apples are juicy Once you’re in the game In other words, eat with fun, and memories you’re vice for parents). Search for and more than ready to be used in your favorite fall reci- • Stay hydrated. Sipping your appetite, not with blessed to have. “nutrition” at MensHealth- pes. If you’re looking for something sweet and full of tex- on a glass of cold water your eyes. Examine what’s • Stay physically active. Library.com; ture that can turn your taste buds upside down, look no throughout the event will available, then ask your- Healthy eating is only half • The Patient-Centered further. help keep you feeling full self, “Am I really hungry?” the battle. Try these easy Outcomes Research Insti- This scrumptious Spiced Apple Crumble is not only a and staves off the dehydra- • Eat slowly. The stom- steps to burn more holiday tute offers advice on good family favorite but a holiday must-have. It’s the perfect tion that comes from eat- ach needs about 20 mi- calories: nutrition and healthy dish to pack up and deliver to your next gathering of ing too many high-sugar, nutes to tell the brain that Maintain or slightly in- weight at PCORI.org loved ones. Kids and adults love the deliciously sweet high-salt goodies. Dehy- it’s feeling full. But when crease your regular exer- • Your Head: An Owner's apple chunks filling the bottom of the pan along with the dration can actually mimic food is gulped down, by cise program. This will Manual at YourHead.org crumble topping. Top this killer sweet treat with vanilla hunger; tempting you to the time the stomach help decrease your appe- • Blueprint for Men’s ice cream for a sensational, melty, oozing-with-goodness eat more when in reality, sends its fullness signal to tite, keep your metabolism Health: A Guide to a dessert no one can forget. you’re just thirsty. the brain, you’ve probably high and give you a little Healthy Lifestyle (Blue- It’s one of those recipes your friends will call you about • Practice portion con- already eaten too much caloric leeway for those printForMensHealth.com) after the gathering wondering “where did you get that trol. It’s nice to dig into food and too many calo- sweet treats. Remember the key to recipe?” The best part: It’s perfect for crowds of any size. your favorite holiday ries. When shopping for holi- winning is a good defense. The bite-size chunks of apple and oats are appetizing for treats. However, those Fill up your plate, eat day gifts, park furthest Following this game plan any sweet tooth. extra calories and slowly and then put the away from the shopping for healthy eating will help The fall season leading up to the holidays is one of the pounds—and the extra ef- brakes on for a while so entrance. Always take the you maintain good physi- times of year family and friends traditionally come to- fort you’ll have to expend that your stomach can stairs instead of the el- cal and mental health while gether most. Nearly everyone loves a satisfying apple, to work them off—should send its fullness signal to evator. celebrating with friends especially when it is baked to perfection, covered with a serve as inspiration to your brain. For a little more Take a walk after a heavy and family. crumble and topped with creamy, cool vanilla ice cream. think about portion con- help, try using one of the meal. As tempting as laying Not to mention the splash of lemon added to this mixture trol. So, eat what you want, smartphone apps rec- on the couch afterward brings out a unique tart twist. just keep your portions ommended by Naturally may be, taking a short walk Make your next fall festivity or holiday gathering just a reasonable. Chew your Savvy. instead will actually help Please see NOT ONE CRUMB | 4B

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Tell those who sliced Just the thought of comfort foods is time of year, filled with year season from a time of care about you what you 1/4 cup white wine often enough to warm the soul, espe- holiday carols, reunions, exuberance to one of ex- do or don’t need from 4 cups baby spinach leaves cially as cool winds blow and tem- displays of colorful lights, haustion. Make it a point to them. Most people truly 2 cups shredded, cooked chicken peratures drop. love, and affection, often be honest with yourself, want to help but they often breast When cooler weather calls for hearty expressed through gift giv- and if necessary and pos- don’t know what to do or 1/2 teaspoon salt meals to give your family a warming ing. sible, limit the time and sit- say. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper boost, you can turn to simple short- For the better part of uations/people you want 7. Bury the hatchet. 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JOANNA HENRY Joanna Harvey’s painting.

ArtPop as MATTHEW CLAYBURN Charlotte artist Matthew Clayburn, a self-professed basketball junkie, is working on the Curry Brand launch for Under Armour. coping and Curry, who grew up in Charlotte, is a perennial All-Star with the Golden State Warriors. creativity Artist on good foot mechanism By Ashley Mahoney [email protected] with Curry Brand Joanna Henry is trying to figure out how to make art and reach an audience. The Winthrop University alumnus is Charlotte-based Matthew Clayburn collaborates with NBA All-Star one of 20 artists selected for the ArtPop By Ashley Mahoney A percentage of Curry Brand’s an- Clayburn used the time afforded by Street Gallery class of 2021, but 2020 [email protected] nual revenue will be invested in com- 2020 to explore as an artist. He told has thrown her for a loop. The unex- munities facing socioeconomic himself that he was not a painter, pected loss of a family member (not re- A local artist is part of one of the disparities. Curry Brand also intends preferring to work digitally. Quaran- lated to COVID-19) put her in a dark biggest brand launches of 2020. to impact over 100,000 youth by tine allowed him to defy that. place. Art helped her cope. Charlotte native and NBA All-Star 2025 by creating at minimum of 20 “During that time I was painting “I really didn’t know what to do,” Steph Curry launched the Curry safe places to play, support 125 pro- every day,” Clayburn said. “I was just Henry said. “I didn’t know how to let it Brand with Under Armour on Dec. 1. grams impacting youth sports and cranking out [work]. Some of it was out, or express the emotions I was feel- Raleigh native and Charlotte-based provide opportunities for over garbage, but it was time ing. I went back to what I knew, which artist Matthew Clayburn produced 15,000 coaches to develop their to sit with my process is painting and drawing. I kind of sub- graphics and artwork to promote skills. and sit with myself On The Net merged myself in that to where I didn’t Curry Brand, including the Curry “Of course we would use [Jordan as an artist and look https://mat- come out of my room for a couple days. Flow 8 sneaker, which drops on Dec. Brand] as a reference point, because at all the stuff I was thewclay- I needed that alone time to kind of pro- 11. Clayburn was brought in as an it’s a big brand giving a star athlete creating and really burn.com/ cess my feelings and ideas that were outside artist for the launch. their own thing, but when it comes to craft a way to deliver running through my head and figure “They saw my work and they the core of it, with Curry Brand it to the world.” out, ‘where do I go from this point wanted to involve me in the launch launching with those core values, it’s Clayburn has been draw- now?’” of his brand,” Clayburn said. “They definitely something like nobody has ing ever since he could remember. Henry, who was previously selected in said they handpicked me for the ever seen before,” Clayburn said. While he enjoyed playing basketball 2017, revealed her 2020 pick provided project. I’m waiting for the big, big From projects with Converse to the in high school, he realized as a junior a renewed sense of validation. releases because a lot of it is a sur- opportunity with Curry, Clayburn’s that he needed to pursue something Henry, who studied painting and prise to me as well.” work keeps him busy. Community is else. At the time he still thought art drawing at Winthrop, prefers the tradi- Clayburn grew up playing basket- a priority for his work. He was one of was just for fun. Winning a Gold Key tional approach to art, but went outside ball and is well acquainted with the several artists involved in the city in Scholastic’s Art & Writing compe- of her norm for the ArtPop submission. Curry name. It’s one thing to be a fan commissioned Black Lives Matter tition got him into digital art. Clay- Her work features a woman exuding from afar. It’s another to work on a mural on South Tryon Street (he burn put his passion for basketball confidence from her afro to her large project with him. painted the capital “A” in Matter) in into his art, drawing players such as gold hoop earrings to golden sun- “If you would’ve told me this would response to the death of George Zion Williamson, the top pick in the glasses. It was created digitally. happen last year, I probably wouldn’t Floyd. Clayburn also collaborated on 2019 NBA Draft. Williamson has Clay- “That was one of my have put it past myself because I the West End mural on Beatties Ford burn’s work on his Instagram. first attempts at digi- know how hard I work, but for it to Road in response to the mass shoot- “The most notable one that people On The Net tal painting or be a real thing, I probably would’ve ing there in June; the Mural Panel probably know about it Zion William- www.jhenrystu- drawing,” Henry questioned it pretty heavily,” Clay- Project at the Levine Museum of the son, but it really started with Marcus dio.com/ said. “The whole burn said. “The fact that he is getting New South, which explored the de- Paige and the North Carolina team www.artpopstreet- process of trans- his own brand in sports and history velopment of the Black Lives Matter that lost in the NCAA final [to Villa- gallery.com/char- ferring what I had is pretty big.” movement in Charlotte; a wall mural nova in 2016],” Clayburn said. “While lotte-2021 drawn out in my The reference point for many when at the Charlotte Rescue Mission and they were in the playoffs, I was talk- sketch pad onto my considering Curry Brand is Nike’s a collaboration at Kiplin Automotive ing to all of them at the time. Marcus iPad was really fun to Jordan Brand, yet the former is tak- Group to raise awareness about was the first college athlete I direct do, because the tools and the programs ing a different approach. Both are housing insecurity. messaged and he said, ‘yeah, I’ll post they have on there, it’s amazing. You known for the names they are asso- “There’s been a lot of projects some artwork.’ I stayed up all night can do so many different textures and ciated with and the apparel they pro- where I haven’t really had the time to on my family’s couch and finished it. colors. It was me having fun, but also duce, but Curry Brand is starting off slow down and think about the scale After that, I took it and I went all the trying to stay current with what the new with a community focus. of a lot of them,” Clayburn said. way to the top with Zion Williamson.” trends are in art, as well as trying to merge two different mediums together for me.” ArtPop Street Gallery is a nonprofit designed to provide communities with «APPRECIATION better access to art. Since 2014, 147 art- ists have been selected to participate in the Charlotte program—ArtPop has ‘B.A.P.S.’ star Natalie Desselle Reid dies at 53 taken place across the country as well. Henry is joined by fellow 2017 alumnae By Jonathan Landrum In the film “B.A.P.S,” Reid and Berry Johnson said in a statement, noting the Caroline Rust and Kenny Nguyen in the THE ASSOCIATED PRESS played the roles of two waitresses at a dedicated approach Reid took to her class of 2021. Georgia food diner who decide to fly to acting. “There will never be another The program also expanded to in- LOS ANGELES — Natalie Desselle Reid, Los Angeles for a music video audition. woman like her who so effortlessly lit clude one high school senior, who re- who starred alongside The tandem ended up living a luxury up the screen, as well as any room she ceives a scholarship to study art in Halle Berry in the 1997 lifestyle as “Black American Princesses” walked into.” college. Katherine Heilig of Gaston Day film “B.A.P.S.” and on the while caring for an elderly Beverly Hills Berry said on Twitter that she was “in School is the 2021 recipient. ArtPop sitcom “Eve,” has died. She millionaire. total shock. ...completely heartbroken.” provides $3.3 million in advertising was 53. Johnson said Reid was looking for- Reid starred as Eve’s friend Janie space through Adams Outdoor Adver- Reid’s death on Monday ward to bringing her role as Mickey in Egins over a three-season span on the tising, Charlotte Center City Partners was confirmed by Je’Ca- the film back to life. He said everyone UPN sitcom “Eve.” The actor also ap- and Awedience Media through bill- ryous Johnson, the CEO of fell in love with Reid’s “undeniably peared in Tyler Perry’s “Madea’s Big boards, Uptown newsstands, mixed-use Je’Caryous Entertainment, witty, always giving and caring and hi- Happy Family,” F. Gary Gray’s “Set It development digital displays and digital Reid which was planning a lariously show-stopping personality” Off” and Def Jam’s “How to Be a Player.” displays at Charlotte Douglas Inter- stage adaption of “B.A.P.S.” during rehearsals earlier this year. Eve paid tribute to Reid on her social national Airport. Artists also attend Art- A rep for the actor’s family said she “The world has truly lost one of its media saying “thank you for your light ists U, which teaches business basics died after a battle with colon cancer. most angelic souls here on Earth,” and spirit.” and best practices for artists. “Having opportunities like, it really helps us creatives stay in touch with our «BOOK REVIEW community, and it also shows how much support we do have when we do reach out for help, because creatives, ‘Blind Vigil’ tense, fast-paced and hard-boiled we find it hard sometimes to reach out to our fellow makers,” Henry said. “This By Bruce DeSilva tant to take the case. The last time she opportunity is really beneficial for us, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS exposed a cheating woman, the jealous and I am really glad that it has been husband killed her. Would Turk be ca- going on for so long, because it helps us “Blind Vigil,” by Matt Coyle (Ocean pable of something like that? Moria gain exposure for our own work, and it View Publishing) needs Rick’s help in assessing his state also helps us make the connections that It seems unlikely that a sightless pri- of mind. we need to survive, especially in times vate detective could be of much use, After talking things over with Turk, like this.” but in “Blind Vigil,” the seventh book in Rick assures Moria that his friend “We are thrilled to welcome another Matt Coyle’s series featuring San Diego would never hurt Shay, so Moria ac- incredibly talented class into the #Art- gumshoe Rick Cahill, the protagonist is cepts the assignment. And just like PopCLT program,” Founder and Ex- determined to prove the doubters that, Shay is strangled to death in her ecutive Director of ArtPop Street Gallery wrong. bed, Turk is arrested, and the evidence Wendy Hickey said in a statement. Blinded by a gunshot in “Lost Tomor- against him looks solid. “Now, more than ever, people are turn- rows” (2019), Rick’s nine-month-long Moria, consumed with guilt and fu- ing to the arts during these unprece- recuperation is interrupted when his rious at both Turk and Rick, is con- dented times and we are honored to on-again, off-again partner, Moria Mac- vinced that Turk is guilty. Rick isn’t continue coloring the city with local art- Farlane, asks for his help. and, white cane in hand, ventures into work. None of this would be possible Rick’s pal Turk Muldoon thinks his the world to hunt down the real killer. without the generous support of the girlfriend, Shay, might be cheating and Coyle does a fine job of portraying community, donors and our partners.” want’s her followed, but Moria is reluc- Please see BLIND VIGIL | 7B 7B A&E | The Charlotte Post Thursday, December 10, 2020 ‘Blind Vigil’ tense and fast-paced crime drama Continued from page 6B character with six previous books Rick’s adjustment to his blindness — worth of backstory. Coyle drops the way he uses his heightened senses enough hints about the past to avoid of sound and smell to find his way confusing new readers, although they around and sense danger. Gradually, also will be keenly aware that they as he pursues his lonely investigation, have missed a lot. his eyes begin to perceive bright The result is a tense, fast-paced, lights, giving him hope that his sight hardboiled mystery told in a clear, un- may eventually return. Soon, he un- adorned style. covers enough reasonable doubt Bruce DeSilva, winner of the Mystery about Turk’s guilt to draw Maria back Writers of America’s Edgar Award, is into the case. the author of the Mulligan crime Rick — stubborn, loyal, and sus- novels including “The Dread Line.” picious of authority — is an intriguing THE ASSOCIATED PRESS This image released by CBS shows Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall in the pilot episode of the series "The Equalizer." The series will debut immediately after CBS Sports’ Feb. 7, 2021, telecast of Super Bowl LV. With red carpets rolled up, Queen Latifah drama gets the Oscar race goes virtual post-Super Bowl debut By Jake Coyle eryone’s seeing it at Netflix to dominate. The THE ASSOCIATED PRESS home.” streamer, which has Keeping any movie not fiercely sought a best-pic- NEW YORK — This is the named “Borat” in the zeit- ture win after close calls showcase on CBS time of year when Holly- geist has been nearly im- with “Roma”and “The THE ASSOCIATED PRESS wood’s awards-season-in- helps those “with nowhere also announced. possible this year, either Irishman,” this year has at dustrial complex usually LOS ANGELES — Queen else to turn,” according to The returning series “FBI” because people are over- least three best-picture shifts into high gear. It’s a Latifah’s upcoming drama a network description. also is getting special treat- burdened by the pan- candidates, including frothy, festive run of the series has scored a touch- The series will immedi- ment, with its season demic, movies lack a David Fincher’s “Mank,” year’s final premieres and down. ately follow the conclusion debut following the NFL’s physical presence beyond Aaron Sorkin’s “The Trial screenings — all part of a CBS says “The Equalizer” of CBS Sports’ Sunday, Feb. AFC championship game a box on your TV screen or of the Chicago 7” and carefully orchestrated will get the coveted post- 7, Super Bowl LV broad- on Sunday, Jan. 24. The because viewers would George C. Wolfe’s “Ma dance to court tastemakers Super Bowl slot next Feb- cast, with subsequent epi- show will then air regularly rather just binge “The Rainey’s Black Bottom.” and, ultimately, academy ruary to showcase its sodes of “The Equalizer” at 9 p.m. EST Tuesday. Queen’s Gambit.” Swartz, One of few sure things is a voters. debut. airing at 8 p.m. EST Sun- The other daily CBS late- who has helped steer cam- posthumous nomination The movies may be fin- “The Equalizer,” a reboot days, CBS said Thursday. night program, James paigns for everything from for Chadwick Boseman for ished – picture locked – but of the 1980s series about a A special edition of Corden’s “The Late Late “Boyhood” to “Black Pan- his performance in “Ma their Oscar fortunes are in retired intelligence agent Stephen Colbert’s daily Show,” will air a weekend ther,” acknowledged, Rainey.” This year, the film flux right up until ballots turned private detective, “The Late Show” will follow edition on the night of the “Right now, it’s hard for academy relaxed its re- are cast. And a glittering, stars Latifah as an ex-CIA late local news on Super conference championship films to feel real and to feel quirement of a theatrical glad-handing ecosystem of agent and single mom who Bowl night, the network and after local newscasts. like they’re sticking.” run for nominees — a cocktails and Q&As works The whole rhythm of the change some are already very hard to steer the con- season’s calendar, from lobbying to make per- versation. one awards group to manent. This year, with many «OUT & ABOUT PHOTOS BY DANIEL COSTON | FOR THE CHARLOTTE POST another, is also off kilter. Last Oscars, the win for under quarantine, theaters With Oscar nominations “Parasite,” the first non- shuttered in Los Angeles ballots usually due in early English language film to and New York and, well, January, most voters plow take best picture, was some more pressing con- through screeners over the heavily fueled by social- cerns than who’s cam- holidays. media support. This year, paigning for best “It’s going to be a chal- in the absence of real con- supporting actor, awards lenge to keep your movie versation, the race will season is operating in a sort of in the awareness all likely be won online, mak- strange COVID-19 vacuum the way to April or to ing critics and pundits with only a whiff of the March, when voting even more influential. stuff it thrives on: buzz. happens,” said Tom Ber- Not everyone is sorry For Awards Daily founder nard, co-president of Sony that awards season — an Sasha Stone, who has been Pictures Classics, whose increasingly bloated, over- covering the Oscars since contenders this year in- long, high-priced slog from 2000, it’s like nothing she’s clude the dementia drama September to February — ever seen — an awards sea- “The Father,” with Anthony has been turned upside son without glamour, with- Hopkins. “It’s going to be a down. Publicists used to out red carpets, without very different journey be- racing from event to event anything that feels real. tween now and the end of can do it this year with a She compares this year’s April.” click, while wearing sweat- race to the floating debris It has undoubtedly re- pants. Costs will be lower. left by a sinking ship. shuffled the usual kinds of Stars less worn out. Maybe, “There’s no there there,” movies in the race. Many of some hope, it will slim says Stone. “What’s mis- the films that might have down for good. sing is the ‘wow’ factor. been among the favorites Meanwhile, Zoom boxes That’s really what the Os- this year -- Steven Spiel- are getting more dressed cars have kind of been berg’s “West Side Story” or up all the time. For the built on.” Wes Anderson’s “The launch of the black-and- Nevertheless, Oscar sea- French Dispatch” -- have white “Mank,” Netflix out- son is pushing ahead, de- been postponed. That’s left fitted its video conference spite the pandemic, open leading positions for in handsome mono- despite a year where most smaller films that might chrome. For a Q&A for his of the biggest releases have had to fight harder dystopic space drama “The were postponed. The time- for the spotlight -- among Midnight Sky,” George table has shifted two them Chloe Zhao’s open- Clooney could track down months: The Academy road ode “Nomadland,” a better-than-average mod- Awards are to be held April Lee Isaac Chung’s Korean- erator via video confer- 25. And awards season, American family drama ence: Cate Blanchett. such as it is, has gone vir- “Minari” and Regina King’s The IFP Gotham Awards, tual. The Oscar race will fictional gathering of ’60s one of the first big parties Zoomed. Black icons “One Night in of the year, will livestream Awards campaigns nor- Miami.” their Jan. 11 show from the mally focused on doing ev- For some, it’s a tantaliz- cavernous Cipriani’s in erything they can to lure ing possibility that this Manhattan, with guests ar- guild members and others year’s unusual circum- ranged virtually on tables. to see their film on the big stances could expand the To pull off the digital trick, screen have had to accept traditional notions — and organizers are relying on that this year they’ll be frustrating restrictions — an online poker interface. watching in their living of what is an Oscar movie. On the bright side, said room, maybe on a laptop, “It’s going to be interest- producer Jeffrey Sharp, ex- potentially with a lot of ing because there were no ecutive director of the In- pausing and probably with blockbusters. We didn’t dependent Filmmaker many glances at their have any blockbusters this Project, more people will phone. year, so how do we know see the typically untele- “The biggest challenge is: what was a hit. I’m curious vised ceremony than ever How are we going to get if it will skew more indie- before. people to see the movies? Painters young and old their works at the Melanated Exchange Market, held at North- cinephile,” says Steven So- “If there are any lessons Are they really going to ridge Middle School on Nov. 28. derbergh, whose Meryl learned, we’re happy to watch them? What are they Streep-led “Let Them All pass them on to the next going to watch?” says Cyn- Talk” is among the many guy. I do feel like we’re all thia Swartz, one of the in- films going straight to in this together,” says dustry’s top Oscar streaming. “The question Sharp. “This year, every- campaign strategists. is: Do you embrace that one’s trying to figure it out, “Ninety-five percent of an and say: ‘That was this and I think deserves credit academy campaign is get- year,’ and not be pants-on- for at least trying to keep ting people to see the fire about it. Just go: That the ball rolling.” movie, ideally on the big was this year.” screen. Now you can’t get It’s also left the field for them to the big screen. Ev- Please get lost 2020, and take that trouble with you By Leanne Italie longed for halt. need to be left behind. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS With the election behind More white people have re- us, along with its deluge of alized racism is real and NEW YORK — Zoom, texts and cries of fake present. Quppies (as in Zoom and Zoom. Masks, news, the year was a mess quarantine puppies) and masks and masks. Sour- of common horrors and in- Quittens (the feline equiv- dough starter and short- conveniences driven by alent) have enriched mil- order cooking. In these political divisions, racial lions of lives. Family “troubled times,” in our injustice and the deadly dinner is back on the table sweat pants and the isola- and persistent pandemic, and coronavirus pods have tion we endure “out of an with chronic language to turned friends into family. abundance of caution,” Broadway actress and singer TyNia Brandon returned to Charlotte to host the Manne- match. Here’s a few more things there isn’t much not to be But not all things 2020 quin Group's winter fashion show, held at Studio 1212 on Dec. 5 over as 2020 comes to a Please see TAKE | 8B 8B A&E | The Charlotte Post Thursday, December 10, 2020 Take your troubles, 2020 TV’s biggest moments THE ASSOCIATED PRESS about.’” Between Election Day Continued from page 7B from home. When the coronavirus PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES and the morning, four days we’re over as we lurch into 2021, and DUMP THE DOOMSCROLLING pushed people out of the “Let me finish,” Demo- later, when most news or- a few things we may just remember We bought new distractions and world and into home- crat Joe Biden said, trying ganizations declared Joe fondly: made long to-do lists. We had big bound isolation, the small- to answer a question early Biden the president-elect, DISTANCE LEARNING pandemic plans, darn it. Perhaps screen’s role grew bigger in his first debate with Re- NBC News’ Steve Kornacki There’s no denying that some kids we’ve done a thing or two, but the than ever. publican President Donald and CNN’s John King were have done OK and others have suf- endless time suck of consuming neg- Television and its mobile Trump. We’re still waiting. babysitters and human cal- fered greatly from school at home, as ative news has us prone and fretting iterations bore witness to a Trump’s tactic of con- culators for a nation on have their parents. And when the much of the time. tumultuous year of pres- stantly interrupting his op- edge. pandemic sputters to an end, all kids Let’s free ourselves, people! Halt idential politics, the pan- ponent made the debate an They stood before video will return to their classrooms. the endless doomscrolling, especially demic and racial unwatchable mess for 73 screens crunching While we wait, let’s talk teacher he- at night when sleep would be the reckoning, including the million viewers, and polls numbers as votes trickled roes trying to make the most of their smarter choice. agonizing scene of a man showed it backfired on in, soothing or creating worst case scenarios. They’ve organ- Need something to do instead? begging police for his life him. Moderator Chris Wal- anxiety. ized drive-by parades and made Tik- Take up a collection with neighbors that galvanized Black Lives lace had little chance. This MSNBC couldn’t resist Tok dance videos for gym class. of all that stuff we’ve hoarded and Matter protests. raised the stakes for later milking it — setting up a They’ve delivered meals to students donate it to a soup kitchen or food TV hosted a growing candidate forums, where “Kornacki cam” to follow and written encouraging chalk mes- pantry. And guess what, they’ll take number of entertainment NBC’s Savannah Guthrie him during breaks and try- sages on doorsteps. They’ve trans- our pile of Fresh Direct bags, too. choices, as old-guard Net- and Kristen Welker bol- ing to turn his khakis into formed kitchens into chemistry labs Added incentive: Some of our flix and Hulu were joined stered their reputations a fashion craze — but and tutored kids through porch doomsday cache may be approach- by new streaming services with sharp, in-control per- these tireless men were in- doors. ing expiration dates. Does anything — ready to receive movies formances. dispensable. Thank you. last forever? intended for blockbuster LINING UP ACADEMY AWARDS Do those of us who can’t or won’t We’re certainly over COVID-19, but status but deprived by Soup lines were an indel- February’s Oscars pro- march back into movie theaters miss are we also over the coronavirus shuttered theaters. ible part of the early 20th vided the usual spectacle the big screen experience? Sure. But model? You know the one. It’s the Most crucially, the me- century’s Great Depres- of celebrities striking red- streaming exploded at just the right round image with the germ’s noto- dium substituted for the sion. That extreme need carpet poses and exchang- time, including first-run films avail- rious crown-like spikes. Sometimes connection that was was recalled by images of ing air kisses en route to a able at home. That means a dizzying it’s red, sometimes blue or purple, stripped from nearly all Americans lined up — in packed theater. array of choices, but also that parents but always, always ominous. but essential workers as of- cars, to guard against the It turned out be the ordi- don’t have to suffer in the dark The prickly orb is on every news fices, stadiums and other pandemic — for the food nary made extraordinary: through “Trolls World Tour.” It and medical site. It’s all over TV and gathering spots were left they couldn’t afford to buy The last hurrah before the means more couples are cuddling up on flyers for COVID car cleaning. It’s deserted. In their place, in a virus-crashed econ- pandemic banished other on the couch and more families are a nasty little emoji guest that needs came TV accounts of the omy. The startling images awards shows to virtual in- making their own popcorn to sit to go home. emotional toll paid by were matched by drone carnations, some as glam- down together for movie night. Graphic designers everywhere, those in health care; of eco- shots of jammed roadways orous as a Zoom meeting. Comcast, the nation’s largest cable please come up with something else! nomic despair; and the af- leading to drive-through If we’d known the movie operator and owner of NBCUniversal, It DID serve nicely as a vivid re- fection for a game show coronavirus testing. A awards were a final chance reportedly passed a telling mile- minder of the murderous little devil. host. And, for diversion, a more hopeful image for for a communal night of stone: It now has more streaming Now, over it. sexy thriller and a celebrity what’s ahead: conveyer- unfettered stargazing, subscribers than cable-TV sub- ELECTION FATIGUE confession. belt lines of vials to be would only a record-low scribers. Oh boy, what an election it was. Here are a selection of filled with COVID-19 vac- 23.6 million of us have What we’re over? Let’s work on de- Choosing a president fueled the the defining moments of cine. tuned in? cent, affordable Wi-Fi for all. chaos in our lockdown minds, but 2020 from the perspective ALEX TREBEK THE UNDOING OH THE BREAD something else occurred in 2020. It of The Associated Press’ The “Jeopardy!” host The climax of “The Undo- We made bread. We made bread! was the 100th anniversary of women media and television made no secret of the fight ing” on HBO was a classic WE MADE BREAD. Yes, we did. And winning the right to vote. writers. with pancreatic cancer that TV event, a murder mys- now we’re thinking it might be time Congress passed the 19th Amend- GEORGE FLOYD ultimately claimed his life tery that built viewership to stop. As the pandemic brought on ment on June 4, 1919. It was ratified It was more than a mo- on Nov. 8. and interest until the baking — and hoarding — madness on Aug. 18, 1920. We marked the ment. For nearly eight mi- If there was any good to killer’s identity was re- in March, flour was in short supply centennial with a special postage nutes, Minneapolis police come of it, he inspired vealed on Nov. 30. for a time, along with yeast. stamp, museum exhibitions and the officer Derek Chauvin others and learned how But it’s a reflection of Some companies reported the big- like. knelt on the neck of George much he was appreciated how television is con- gest spikes in sales were for bread But the fight didn’t end in 1920. Floyd, ignoring pleas for and loved. January’s sumed in 2020 that, even flour. With nothing but time at home Practically speaking, Black women, mercy until Floyd’s life “Greatest of All Time” tour- now, we won’t say who the for plenty of proving and chilling of indigenous women and other women slipped away. nament was a fitting trib- murderer was for fear of dough, many in quarantine tried of color continued to face stumbling Brave observer Darnella ute to his skill. We’re angering readers. Millions their hand at bread. And who’s the blocks. Over that, then and now. Frazier, then 17, held up a cheating here — since it of viewers will see the queen? Sourdough, along with her GET OVER BEING OVER IT phone camera so a sicken- was televised late in 2019 story resolved on their mother. Are these unprecedented times? ing and infuriating video — but no one who saw Tre- own time, creating count- Talk of sourdough starters spread Well, when it comes to the pan- record of Floyd’s death bek choke up in reaction to less individual moments like a loaf on fire. Boasts of decades- demic, a little something called Black was preserved. The images contestant Dhruv Gaur’s rather than a communal old mothers proliferated. Then the Death killed 25 to 30 million people led to worldwide protests, “We love you, Alex” mes- one. COVID 19 (pounds, not virus) led from 1347 to 1352. According to the for the first time engaging sage will ever forget the THE SMITHS some to reconsider all that baking. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and many people who consid- moment. Jada Pinkett Smith was But, the thing is, we did it! Prevention, about 500 million ered the issue of police “HAMILTON” ready to address social- THE GREAT OUTDOORS people, or one-third of the world’s misconduct mostly ab- When Broadway king Lin- media speculationabout We’ve hiked. We’ve walked. We’ve population, were infected in the flu stract. Manuel Miranda and his hit her former ties to musician dined outdoors. As winter descends pandemic of 1918-19. The number of HOSPITAL OVERLOAD musical about founding August Alsina, and Will in cold-weather environs, are we over deaths was estimated to be at least Weary nurses and doc- father Alexander Hamilton Smith was listening. it or merely bundling up to continue 50 million worldwide. tors treating coronavirus- debuted on the new Disney So were viewers of Pink- seeking space free of walls? Add-on How about getting over being Over stricken patients poured + streaming service before ett Smith’s Facebook Watch value of leaving one’s home in a pan- It? Tired of wearing masks, following out their frustration as its intended 2021 theater series “Red Table Talk,” be- demic: Being able to wave at the other protocols, being housebound, hospitals were over- release, it was more than a coming witnesses to an in- neighbors without stopping to say having to sacrifice? Consider that whelmed by the surging harbinger for other big- timate exchange at a time hello, because coronavirus, and be- some of our grandfathers stormed disease and the staggering screen films during the of social and emotional cause we’re all introverts now. the beaches of Normandy and number of lives that could- pandemic. distancing. The actors The great outdoors has led some to slogged through the jungles of Viet- n’t be saved. It demonstrated how crit- were conciliatory toward rediscover what’s right in front of nam. Consider that business owners “I’m broken. My col- ical streaming platforms each other about what oc- them: their local parks, their back- have lost their livelihoods and fam- leagues are broken,” a tear- are to the fortunes of their curred during a marital yards, their decks, their porches. And ilies are struggling to afford food. ful Joey Traywick, an ICU parent companies. NBCU- separation, but Will Smith they’ve spent some of their new- When it comes to the U.S. election, nurse in Billings, Montana, niversal’s Peacock and couldn’t resist revising his found time sprucing them up. Work the times, they were unprecedented. told NBC News. “People say WarnerMedia’s HBO Max wife’s description. from home office views are now trees But the caterwauling. We’re over it. it’s not that big a deal, and also joined the battle this “An entanglement? A re- and gardens and birds for many. People are truly suffering. For those I want to take them by the year for a piece of TV’s fu- lationship,” he said. Outside isn’t entirely out of reach of us who have jobs and food and a collar and say, ‘You don’t ture. for those facing down winter, and for roof, just breathe. know what you’re talking KORNACKI AND KING all who are supremely over working

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