Home Tour Planning Meeting, Aug 12, 7 pm, Contact: ae_willey@yahoo.com
Chair: Ann Willey
Committee members: Kristen Henderson, Adam Howard, John Mayo, Pat Neely, Bob Neely, Geoff Owen and Laurie Reid

 

Home Tour Information

Homes and Home Sponsors
Garden Stop
Business Stops and Sponsors
Home Tour Raffle
Home Sponsors
Event Sponsors
Flower Sponsors
Home Tour Tickets Sales

Jubilee Information

Save the Date!! - Update: July, 2008
Tentative Schedule
Volunteers Needed

Update: July, 2008

Dilworth Home Tour 2008

Submitted by: Ann Willey
Date: 7/2008

The 36th Annual Dilworth Home Tour will be held Friday evening, September 12 from 6-9 pm and Saturday, September 13, 2008 from 10 am-4 pm. This year's tour, which has a long tradition of celebrating the beauty and historical integrity of homes in one of Charlotte's oldest neighborhoods and its very first suburb, features 8 Dilworth homes and 3 businesses.

The 2008 Home Tour showcases a broad spectrum of home styles mixing older, traditional homes that have been elegantly preserved with historic homes that have undergone modern interior renovations and adaptations. There are also some new homes on the tour which demonstrate that historic architecture does not mean sacrificing contemporary styles and features. See below for a complete list of homes.
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New Advanced Ticket Sales
Dated: 7/5/08

36th Dilworth Home Tour, Friday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008

Advance Ticket Sales and Day of

Tickets for the tour are on sale now through Pay Pal for $20. plus $1. handling charge ($21.ea).
 
August 29th, tickets will be available at the following locations:
- Harris Teeter (Dilworth, Myers Park, Morrocroft),
- Long’s Dry-cleaning (Morehead St.),
- Park Road Books (Park Road Shopping Center),
- and Paper Skyscraper (East Blvd.).   
Advance ticket price is $20, ($21 online). Tickets purchased the weekend of the tour are $25 and available at 810 Berkeley Ave., Hospitality House, Harris Teeter and Paper Skyscraper.

New this year, tickets will be available for purchase on-line, 24/7 at DCDA’s website www.dilworthonline.org.  PayPal, a safe, easy system will be available to accept your credit card for the cost of the advance ticket, $20. plus $1. handling charge ($21. ea).  Tickets will be held for pick up starting one hour prior to the tour on both days as well as during the scheduled home tour hours on Friday or Saturday.  You may pick up your ticket at 810 Berkeley Ave.

Purchase your tickets now using PayPal.
If you have questions email: custserv@dilworthonline.org

 

Homes on Tour Announced
Date: July 7, 2008

723 Berkeley Ave. _______________________________729 Brookside Ave.
Sponsor: FlyCarolina __________________________________Sponsor: DeWoolfson Linens
Flowers: Carolyn Shepard Design Group_________________Flowers: Flowers from the Cellar

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1660 Dilworth Road West _______________________415 East Kingston Ave.
Sponsor: Wyndham Capital Mortgage,Inc___________Sponsor: Owen's Bagel & Deli
Flowers: The Place for Flowers ___________________Flowers: Calloway's Baskets & Blossoms

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2021 Euclid Ave. _______________________________718 Mt Vernon
Sponsor: ALB Architecture, PA _______________Sponsor: Daedalus Properties
Flowers: Campbell's Greenhouse & Nursey _____ Flowers: The Blossom Shop

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426 Magnolia Ave. ______________________________524 McDonald Ave.
Sponsor: Carpet South Design Inc. ________________Sponsor: Edwards, Church & Muse
Flowers: Elizabeth House Flowers _______________Flowers: Elegans


1915 Ewing Ave.
Sponsor: Amy Robeson

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Home Tour Garden Stop: 810 Berkeley Ave.

Be sure to enjoy a glass of lemonade by the pool and spa at the magical backyard garden stop on this year's tour!
John and Alicia Gaul's Berkeley Avenue home was on the tour in 1999; some might remember the goldfish floating in the pedestal sink in the kitchen on that stop. Since the home's interior was open for touring, the Gaul’s have completely transformed their back yard. The garage was torn down and replaced with a pergola breezeway that leads to a colorful screened pagoda. You will find yourself in the midst of a lush perennial garden with a brightly painted storage shed and a collection of hand-painted bird houses scattered throughout the yard; a perfect setting for a beautiful pool and spa complete with waterfall. As one neighbor said, "When I open the gate I feel as if I am going from Kansas to the Land of Oz!"............more.

If you haven't purchased advance tickets for the Dilworth Home Tour, you want to buy one here. If you are already ticketed, stroll down the block after touring the 723 Berkeley home, for a refreshing pause: have a seat, sip on a cool drink, and enjoy the view!

Home Tour Business Stops

Submitted by: Ann Willey, Home Tour Chair
Date:              June, 2008

1400 Scott Ave., Sponsored by: Fryday & Doyne is a Dilworth grown architectural and interior design firm, now based in Southend. Completing both residential and commercial projects throughout Dilworth, Charlotte, and the region, they see the charm and scale of Dilworth as a model for their work and image of what an ideal neighborhood can be. Fryday & Doyne is proud to sponsor the Dilworth Home Tour which raises money for the fine works of the Dilworth Community Development Association.
2923 South Tryon Street, Suite 320 Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 Ph. 704-372-0001, Fax. 704-372-2517 www.fryday-doyne.com

Since its opening in 1985, the mission of Hospitality House has been to provide a “home away from home” for out-of-town family members of patients in local hospitals.  Located in Dilworth at 1400 Scott Avenue, Hospitality House enables families to be together while their loved ones are in the hospital.  Guests are relieved emotionally and financially as Hospitality House provides a safe place to stay at no cost.  Hospitality House has welcomed guests from 24 countries, 49 states and 92 North Carolina counties.  In October 2006, our new house was started to consolidate the organization under one roof.  With the help of architect and interior designer, Fryday and Doyne, and builder, Cox-Schepp, we opened our new house on February 26, 2008 with the first guests staying on March 2.  Vendors and craftspeople from all over North Carolina participated in building and furnishing the house. Even with the expanded space offered by the new home, it operates at capacity.     

As a nonprofit organization, Hospitality House is continually seeking the support of the Charlotte community.  Volunteers staff the house daily, and provide the “welcome” that guests so desperately need after traveling to Charlotte and having a loved one admitted to a hospital.  Hospitality House reaches out to the community for your donations, whether it is a donation of your time, your gardening or handyman skills, or your financial support.  Be sure to visit Hospitality House during the Home Tour and learn more about how you can become part of our family at Hospitality House – sheltering families in medical crisis.  To learn more about us, please visit HospitalityHouseofCharlotte.org or call us at 704-376-0060.  We look forward to seeing you in our new home!

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Daniel Bayless

In the tradition of the great impressionists of the 19th century, San Francisco artist Daniel Bayless records the most subtle sensations of light, those ephemeral particles that engage the senses, calling to mind early mornings when patios are perfumed by delicate blooms, awake and dancing in the sun. His harbor scenes capture those quiet moments when the bay, capable of rage and mystery, is still and at peace.

Bayless observes the natural elements of a scene. Using powerful brushwork and luminosity, he arranges them within the frame of his canvas in such a manner that the viewer experiences the focused energy and spontaneity apparent in each scene. "I want to evoke the feeling of what a scene means to me when I look at it," Bayless says. "The vitality of color, the energy of the relationship of the viewer and the subject, whether it’s a vibrating, sunny landscape or a still controlled interior; those are the messages that are important to me."

Painting is not the only passion in Bayless’ life. He is an accomplished jewelry designer. After attending the University of Arizona, Bayless left for New York, where he completed his degree at the Abbey School for Jewelry and Art Metal Design. He was apprenticed to Maurice Galli, head designer of the prestigious Fifth Avenue firm of Harry Winston.

Bayless’ paintings are included in both private and corporate collections throughout the United States, Mexico, England, Hong Kong and Japan. His collectors include such luminaries as Elizabeth Taylor and the late Leonard Bernstein. His corporate collectors include: The Disney Corporation, Omni Hotels, The Breakers, Moore & Van Allen, and MCrowd Dallas.

Artiste Winery in California selected two of Bayless’ paintings for two of their 2008 wine labels which were released during May, 2008.   www.danielbayless.com (.pdf)

Elder Gallery, a well-established fine art gallery located in Charlotte’s Historic SouthEnd (www.elderart.com), is committed to presenting the finest quality and widest selection of original artwork at fair and reasonable prices.  The gallery is dedicated to assisting the new enthusiast as well as corporate and experienced private collectors. Read more...

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Folicle Salon & Spa
228 East Blvd.

Nestled in the historic Dilworth neighborhood, Folicle Salon & Spa offers the highest quality for services including technically skilled haircuts and coloring services, manicures, pedicures, massages, facials, and waxing...

When the opportunity rose to be a part of the Dilworth Home Tour we were very excited to join the group of amazing homes already on the tour.  Friday, Folicle will begin with a fabulous wine tasting while people enjoy touring the home.  Saturday, Folicle will also offer product giveaways so people can experience our product lines first hand. Read more...

 

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Metropolitan Design on South
1719 South Blvd.

    -a collaborative showroom and market of custom cabinetry and antiques

Rooney Robison Antiques and Metropolitan Kitchen and Bath have joined forces to create a unique showroom and shop in historic Dilworth’s South End.  The two principals, Dominick Ristaino and Rooney Robison, instinctively understood each other when they first met.  Both have a keen eye for design and appreciate craftsmanship, carpentry, and architecture. ...

Ristaino and Robison believe South End, and historic Dilworth, is the ideal location for their new venture and are excited to host the Dilworth Home Tour’s Friday night wine tasting.  As Ristaino points out, “This building was once a fourplex residence built in the 1920’s and you can still see the original slate roof and the steps of the front porch.  When Weather’s Furniture Company started at this location in 1949, the downstairs section was added.  Weather’s Furniture, operated by Bob and Gene Weathers, was in business for almost 50 years.”  This tour is about history and neighbors and Metropolitan Kitchen and Bath and Rooney Robison Antiques are eager to promote both. 
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Home Sponsors

Event Sponsors

 

 

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2008 Dilworth Jubilee "36th Annual" Event, October 4th

Next planning meeting: Contact: Missy Owen at missyowen@live.com for details.

Chair: Missy Owen,
Committee members: Kim Dehaenan, Jane Morrison, Jennie Harper, Susan McCarter, Janine Moore, Elizabeth Schwing, Debora Arnold, Jill Walker, Kerry Leasure and Geoff Owen.

Submitted by:  Janine Moore
Date:                July, 2008

Dilworth Neighbors!

Save the Date!! Jubilee   October 4,  Latta Park

Mark your calendars for Saturday October 4, 2008 for the 36th annual Dilworth Jubilee at Latta Park!

The festivities will run from 10am -4pm. This is a free neighborhood party for the whole family.

131 Main, a restaurant on E Blvd,  will be selling their magnificent fare and libations will be on hand (adult libations for the grown ups too!)

Tentative Schedule:

10 am-12 pm - old fashioned neighborhood games for children and families.

10 am-  2 pm - The bouncy rides and obstacle courses will also entertain. 
                        Lessons from Music Together and other local educators will be
                        sure to keep the kids happy.

12pm- 4pm – local musicians will treat us from the main stage.

Through out the day businesses and nonprofits from the community will fill the park to inform and entertain.  Look for our elected officials and those seeking election to meet and greet attendees.

This is a wonderful way to get to know your community better and to have a lot of fun doing so.

Contact Missy Owen (missyowen@live.com) or Kerry Leasure
(kerryanniedot@carolina.rr.com),  if you are interested volunteering to be part of the fun.

The wonderful committee includes: Missy Owen, chair plus Kim Dehaenan, Jane Morrison, Jennie Harper, Susan McCarter, Janine Moore, Elizabeth Schwing, Debora Arnold, Jill Walker, Kerry Leasure and Geoff Owen.

Check back for updates to the activities schedule. 

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2007 Dilworth Home Tour: Fri., Sept 14, 6-9pm, Sat., Sept 15 10am - 4pm
Chairs: Geoff Owen and Ann Willey

2007 Home Tour Homes

 

 

 

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2007: Dilworth Home Tour and Jubilee

Historically, Home Tour and Jubilee have been held the 2nd weekend in August along with the 8K sponsored by Charlotte Running Company.  In an effort to lighten the load on volunteers who wish to volunteer or attend both events as well as to expand each event, the Home Tour and Jubilee will occur on different dates this year.  The Home Tour will be held September 14 – 15; giving Dilworth a fun event between Greek fest and the Freedom Park Festival.  The Jubilee will celebrate its 36th year (Charlotte’s longest running festival) on October 20.   These events are opportunities to showcase our lovely neighborhood, spend time with your neighbors, and raise funds for the community.

2007: 35th Annual Dilworth Jubilee

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2007 Activities

35th Annual Dilworth Jubilee

2007 Dilworth Jubilee	Latta Park October 20, 10 am - 6 pm (after the Dilworth 8K Race)	Sponsors
Berkely Ave. near Latta Park, Starting 8 am	Dilworth's 8K Race	Charlotte Running Company
Stage	Magician, Story Telling, Puppet Show, Music Together, Little Gym, Politics, Rock n'Roll, Bluegrass and Jazz	Southborough Flats & Townhomes / American Community Bank
Carnival Corner	Free Carnival Games & Prizes	Carolinas Healthcare Levine Children's Hospital
the Lawn	Climbing Wall, Space Walk, Hula Hoops, Ball Toss, Bubble Pool, Obstacle Course, Artists' Pavilion, Face Painting, Trolley Rides and More! All Free!	Wyndham Capital Mortgage, Allen Tate, Grey Seals Puppets, Cottingham Chalk, Little Gym, Dilworth Elementary
Artisan Row	Pumpkin Patch, Wood Turners, Pottery, Observation Bee Hive, Candle making and More! Great opportunity to buy a handmade gift!!	Owen's Bagel & Deli, Klingspor's Woodworking, Bee man Candle, Whirling Wheel, Meck Co. Beekeepers' Assoc.
Community Booths	Many Local Non-Profits featuring Information, Games and Prizes!
DCDA Tent	Blind Auction, Dilworth History, Conquer the Cankerworm Sign-up, T-shirt Sales
Food/drink	BBQ, Beer Garden	Gone Hog Wild, Southend Brewery

 

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