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A ‘Candid’ Chat with Ivy Sole Before a CLT Homecoming
I should’ve known a FaceTime call with Ivy Sole wouldn’t just be any regular interview. In fact, the Charlotte native took me with her as she walked down the street to get food near her home in Philly, where she’s currently attending The Wharton School at UPenn. Our chat came…
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Kevin ‘Surf’ Mitchell Unveils The Couch Surfing Expedition
I met up with Kevin “Surf” Mitchell at SouthPark Church the day after he held the opening reception there for his new exhibit, The Couch Surfing Expedition. Known for his photography and videography work highlighting local musicians and artists, Surf took The Couch Surfing Expedition cross-country, setting up photo shoots…
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Mercury Carter Kicks Off Mini-Tour of Bjork Tribute Shows
When I first saw the flyers for Mercury Carter’s latest slate of shows, it wasn’t anything that I could even fathom. Mercury, whom I consider a good friend, never sells short in his art, being sure to inspire wonder and surprise even in his promos. Created by Fart.pdf, the imagery…
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Intimacy Choreographer Kaja Dunn Takes Us Behind the Love Scenes
When I finally met Kaja Dunn, a UNC Charlotte professor who also works as an intimacy choreographer for TV, movies and theatre, I felt a familiar energy — as if we had already met. When I met her on campus one recent afternoon, Dunn asked if we could sit outside,…
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Next in the City: Serving Looks at the Mint Museum
Running and texting through a parking deck is difficult, especially when you’re wearing Doc Martens. But I’m just trying to make it to Mint Museum’s QC GarMINT District event, part of the Levine district’s Wednesday Night Live series. The event is billed as a confident runway strut showcasing designers Megan…
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