My City September / October 2017 Letter From The Editor September / October 2017 Happy Fall, Charlotte! We hope that you are enjoying the crisper weather and all things back-to-school. In this issue of My City Magazine, we introduce you to Carolina Craft Butchery, a shop opened by the folks down at Wild Turkey Farms. You will meet Josh Henderson of Relax Apparel and the designers down at Royal Peasantry. We also see the bricks and guitar picks, from Brian Carpenter, Justin Driscoll, and Neal Harper, that serve as a tribute to Tremont Music Hall. Martin “the Clown” Barry shares with us his haunted attractions list, his advice column, and his comic strip “Micro Monsters”. You will learn that the ArtPop billboard project is calling for submissions and we are sharing with you a list of area farms that have fall fruit pickin’ and activities (apples, pumpkins, corn mazes, and hayrides). Plus, as always, we include a list of events during September and October. We hope you enjoy this issue and thank you for reading. Don’t forget to check out the exhaustive event listing on MyCityMagazine.net and subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Enjoy today and every day, Ellen Gurley and the other My City Magazine personalities Ellen Gurley MyCityMagazine.net P.O. Box 5606 Charlotte, NC 28299 704.575.6611 Twitter: MyCityCharlotte Instagram: MyCityMagazineCharlotte Like us on Facebook: MyCityMagazineCharlotte Media kits with advertising information can be obtained by contacting [email protected] Cover illustration by: John Hairston, Jr. Hire him for your next commission or event (he does live art). [email protected] This cover is of Josh Henderson of Relax Apparel and Mariah Scott of Peculiar Hippie / Peculiar Talks. 2 | mycitymagazine.net Contributors this Issue Owner / Editor Cover Illustrator Columnist / Comics Designer mycitymagazine.net | 3 Contents Letter from the Editor 2 Contributors 3 Carolina Craft Butchery 5 Fall 2017 Haunted Attractions 7 Josh Henderson 8 Ask The Clown 10 Events in Your City 12 Tremont Bricks and Picks 15 Royal Peasantry 16 Micro Monsters 19 ArtPop Submission Call 20 Area Farms for Fruit Pickin' and Fall Activities 23 4 | mycitymagazine.net Carolina Craft Butchery words by Ellen Gurley photos courtesy of Michael Mellor The folks down at Wild Turkey Farms are at it again. They are making the pita people overwhelmingly happy with their selections down at the brand new Carolina Craft Butchery. Used to be, you had to stalk them at farmers markets to get goods from them, as their farm is not one that is open to the public. Now, you can just go visit them at their new Davidson storefront. Photographed here are Lee and Domisty Menius with their children Rosty and Charlie. This family is a My City Magazine favourite when it comes to representing the small farm and they are now proudly providing a place for other regional sources to sell their wares. This meat and cheese boutique has representation from www.ChefAlyssasKitchen.com, Johnny Ray’s Favourites, and www. QCCheese.com. “We buy whole animals from locals allowing us to do custom-cut butchery and maximize the support of our own farmers,” Menius says, when describing what to expect in his spot. At any given time, you can find great chorizo, lamb chops, chicken breasts, and more. Anyone can go home with something they desire, while feeling good about keeping the good ol’ boy in business (Rogers Cattle Company and Sharon Hill Farm, just to name a couple). Go down there and check this place out and don’t be shocked if you see two handsome, young men being prepped for their legacy. CarolinaCraftButchery.com 605-B Jetton St., Davidson, NC 28036 704-897-7290 // [email protected] WildTurkeyFarms.com PO Box 491, China Grove, NC 28023 704-202-9348 // [email protected] mycitymagazine.net | 5 6 | mycitymagazine.net Fall 2017 Haunted Attractions compiled by Martin "the Clown" Barry It’s the MOST wonderful time of the year when the temperature begins to drop, water bottles are safe in your car, and the talented people of the haunted house industry come out to play with their new concepts and features. This year, October has a Friday the 13th, so there may be extra special opportunity to take in the mayhem. These haunted attractions put on productions that are worth the drive and the admission. Netherworld Haunted House - Atlanta, GA Netherworld is the undisputed king of haunted houses in the region. Each year, this juggernaut undergoes re-imagining and reconstruction to tell a new chapter in a fascinating story. The attraction features two levels and each level houses its own concept. This year, the upper level features Primal Scream with creatures of claw, tooth, and bone set free to feast on your fears. The lower level features Mr. Grendel’s Fun House of Horror, a 3D house that will add a whole new dimension to your experience. As usual, the show at Netherworld begins the moment you step out of your vehicle. Beings lurk in the lot and along the lines to shock and terrify you before your journey through the dark dimension begins. Netherworld also features a resplendent gift shop. Tickets are available online or upon arrival and they take credit and debit cards. Open the last two weekends in September, every night in October, and the first weekend in November. www.FearWorld.com Kersey Valley Spookywoods - Archdale, NC This massive haunt features indoor and outdoor attractions, a midway, and a gift shop. The Abomination, Urban Legend, Land of Folklore, Village of the Damned, and other features are sure to deliver the scares you seek. Recommended to buy tickets online. Bring cash if you do not. Parking is five dollars and wear sensible shoes. Check the website for dates of operation and special events. www.SpookyWoods.com Scarrigan Farms - Mooresville, NC Weekends in October will see the transformation of this 170 acre farm into one of the scariest haunted trails in the region. Varying features along the trail will transport you to new dimensions of terror. Get your boots on and prepare for the thrills of this attraction. Cash only and worth the drive. www.ScarriganFarms.com mycitymagazine.net | 7 Josh Henderson: Relax Apparel headshot & words: Ellen Gurley photography courtesy of Henderson himself, Mariah Scott, Lavonte Hines & Hnin Photo With so many talented people in the Charlotte area, we never run out of people to feature in My City Magazine. While that is a good problem to have, sometimes we do have to poke around to find the more elusive artists. Josh Henderson is one of those folks. An A&T graduate of fine arts, he expanded his interests while in school. Beginning as an illustrator, he quickly found himself excelling in graphic design. Henderson’s bulk of his portfolio is in album cover work, but recently he has launched his apparel line called Relax. When asking him why I’d never seen his brand before, he was pleased. Not wanting to blanket the city with his logo, he likes that it is a rarely seen entity. After speaking briefly with Henderson, I came to found out that he is developing some very interesting characters in a yet to be named comic book project that is a nod to anime and Groening. Urging him to put these characters on his hoodies, he laughs. Personally I would love to hear more of their adventures. “Sometimes we forget how far we have come. Maybe it's because we spend more time condemning ourselves than edifying. What if told you that you'd look back … and remember all the nights you toiled... praying for answers and the frustration of being overlooked… (asking yourself) will anyone give you a chance? You know you’re cut out for this thing. You know that you’re just as good as the rest of them. Then years later, that moment of peace hovers over that chaotic storm you call your mind. You just move with more intention and less anxiety. A grateful heart trumps that of a spiteful one. You learn to be beyond your mistakes and rest. You live your life with no regrets and be.” That’s what relax is to Josh Henderson. Henderson’s drive and young energy assure that the apparel line and his drawings are just the beginning of what we can expect from this gentlemen. Coupled up with another go-getter, Mariah Scott of Peculiar Hippie / Peculiar Talks, we are shure to see lots of good things from this power duo. WhatIsRelax.BigCartel.com | [email protected] | 704-780-3282 8 | mycitymagazine.net mycitymagazine.net | 9 Ask The Clown What do I know I'm just a clown? Advice from Martin "The Clown" Barry Dear Clown, live together. I have accepted that there will be late Q nights and issues that require her attention with her My mother in law will need to change her band. Recently, the band has begun planning a tour living situation soon. We are worried for her with some other acts that will have her away from safety and we don’t want her to live alone home for months at a time. I am worried for her anymore. I have already suggested that she safety and, frankly, I am worried about her being could come live in our house, but my wife faithful on tour. Do I discuss this with her? How is against it. Our house is big enough to would you handle it? accommodate her and we could adjust easily, but my wife insists that it is time for her Sincerely, brother or sisters to step up.