fayetteville Always On
2016-2017 Cultural Guide
Always Open From the “opening” of award-winning theatre and first-rate symphony performances, to outstanding festivals, exhibits and museums open to everyone, many with free admission, there’s something amazing always going on in Fayetteville/Cumberland County. Whether you love paint or pottery, music or military history, dance or drama, scenic gardens or science for the kids, vintage trains or veterans honored (or all of the above!), you can step right in – among some of the most exciting and engaging attractions in the region.
Fayetteville Dogwood Festival The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival is a non-profit organization committed to providing a variety of family centered activities held in downtown Fayetteville for nearly 35 years. In addition to the annual signature spring festival, Fayetteville Dogwood Festival also produces Cumberland County’s largest Pageant, the Dogwood Fall Festival and Fayetteville After 5.
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F A Y E T T E V I L L E Schedule Dogwood Fall Festival October 27 - 29, 2016 Featuring: • Historic Hauntings – Guided walking tour in the dark, with ghostly re-enactors and storytellers who share the true and spooky side of Fayetteville’s history. • Haunted House – Outdoor haunted maze, guaranteed to deliver a hair-raising chill. • Hayrides – Narrated hayrides through downtown and Cross Creek Cemetery. • Bands and Brew – Two days of live music and plenty of cold, refreshing craft and domestic beer to go with it!
Collaborating with more than 25 organizations, the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County provides a gateway to the local arts and culture, history and tradition that enrich lives in so many ways – one captivating encounter at a time. With the wealth of information we’ve included in this guide, you can plan your day, your night – or a visit to our vibrant city. And never miss an event, exhibit, performance or attraction that appeals to you.
• Fayetteville’s Food Truck Festival – Calling all foodies! Numerous food trucks from the Carolinas, featuring comfort foods, fusion-inspired favorites and quirky chef-created masterpieces (Saturday only, 4 - 10 p.m.). Traditional food vendors available on Friday.
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• Street Festival – With more than 100 arts & crafts and food vendors as well as fun activities for the whole family, beginning April 29. (Food vendors begin serving Friday evening.)
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Dogwood Festival April 28 - 30, 2017 Featuring: • Bloom & Boom – The official kickoff party with fireworks finale! • Live Entertainment – Local and nationally known musicians throughout the weekend, appealing to many musical tastes.
Fourth Friday of the month, May through August 2017 Head over to Festival Park in Downtown Fayetteville for a full night out with 4th Friday entertainment, food, drinks and dancing!
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P.O. Box 1321, Fayetteville, NC 28302 (910) 323-1934 info@faydogwoodfestival.com www.faydogwoodfestival.com
Showcasing the natural beauty of our region, this 80-acre garden is a national caliber attraction with gardens, facilities and programs of exceptional quality. Visitors can stroll along the scenic river trails, take a guided tour, explore the Heritage Garden complex, spot an extraordinary bird, browse through the Gift Shop and expand their horizons through educational and cultural programs.
Garden Hours & General Admission Open Daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Excluding some holidays; hours subject to seasonal changes) Members Free Non-Members $10 Military with ID and Seniors $9 Children 6 -12 $5 Children 5 and under Free
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For Garden members, many of our events and activities offer special pricing. Please visit capefearbg.org for more details on all upcoming events, classes, membership and more.
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Open Daily, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Seasonal Hours, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Garden is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Holiday from December 24th 26th, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
536 N. Eastern Boulevard Fayetteville, NC 28301 (910) 486-0221 info@capefearbg.org
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13th Annual Heritage Festival
Holiday Lights in the Garden
September 18, 2016
December 9 - 30, 2016 (excluding December 24 & 25)
Celebrate life “down on the farm” with a fun-filled day of history in the Heritage Garden Complex, which includes the Farm House, General Store, Tobacco Barn and more. Come learn how to churn butter the ol’ fashioned way.
Embrace the outdoors while enjoying the Garden’s winter beauty and creating a cherished holiday memory with family and friends. Attractions and festivities include a synchronized show of lights and music shimmering over the Cypress Pond, a mile-long stroll featuring thousands of lights aglow, photos with Santa (on select evenings), S’mores roasting over the fire pit and free crafts for children. The Garden Gift Shop, brimming with wonderful holiday selections, will be open each evening.
NATURE CONNECTS® Art with Lego® Bricks Exhibit September 30, 2016 - January 8, 2017 Inspired by nature and built by artist Sean Kenney with over 500,000 colorful LEGO® bricks, the exhibit features larger-than-life sculptures representing the complex and amazing network that interconnects all living things on Earth. Displayed throughout the Garden, with interpretative signage featuring messages to connect children with the natural world, Nature Connects® is a stimulating experience of discovery, exploration and imagination. Adding to the fun are activities for all ages, hands-on building stations and design competitions.
Glow at the Boo-tanical Garden October 28 - 30, 2016 Thomas Keever Photography
Carved jack-o’-lanterns, lights and luminaria glow and light the pathways of the Garden in celebration of Halloween. Costume contests, hands-on crafts, treats and candy are part of the indoor and outdoor activities.
National Public Garden Day and Spring Plant Sale May 12 - 14, 2017 Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with the perfect opportunity to bring your mom to the Garden. The Spring Plant Sale offers a selection of interesting plants to add a splash of color to your garden, deck, front porch or patio. The Horticulture staff will be on hand to give expert advice.
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Our region’s premier live theatre, the award-winning Cape Fear Regional Theatre (CFRT), is a place where the diverse community of Fayetteville and the broader region comes together to laugh harder, think deeper, share experiences and grow as a community through the power of live theatre. A three-story complex with a 309-seat main stage, CFRT contracts actors, writers and designers from throughout the country. The theatre’s six-show mainstage season and robust education and outreach programs serve over 42,000 audience members a year from all age groups and varying socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, including nearly 7,000 students from around the region.
Welcome to CFRT’s 2016-2017 Season
Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
Million Dollar Quartet September 9 - October 2, 2016 The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical was inspired by the true story of the famed recording session where Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ‘n Roll,” brought together icons Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley for one unforgettable night. Featuring more than 20 hits made famous by these legendary artists.
HENRY V October 27 - November 13, 2016
Cast of Arsenic
Shakespeare’s powerful history play and legendary comingof-age story takes center stage at CFRT for the very first time in a propulsive, provocative production with contemporary resonances. Against all odds, a charismatic young monarch, confronted by the ferocity of war, proves his worth as a man – and king, as he leads the original “band of brothers.” Henry V is not anti-war or pro-war. It’s a play about going to war. It’s a play about what war feels like and its costs.
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Caroline, or Change May 11 - 28, 2017 This multi-Tony Award-nominated musical interweaves civil rights and other major issues facing 1963 America, with the personal struggles and unique bond of an African-American maid for a Jewish household in Louisiana and the family’s young son. A virtually sung through musical with widely ranging styles, from Motown to Yiddish Klezmer.
Special Event Productions The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
January 19 - February 12, 2017
In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggles to put on a church Christmas pageant, casting undoubtedly the most inventively awful kids in history. A highlight of Fayetteville’s holiday season for more than 25 years, it’s sure to become your new family holiday tradition.
14th Annual Blues-n-Brews Festival June 3, 2017
March 2 - 19, 2017 Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage’s moving story confronts race and religion in turn-of-the-last-century New York. Featuring Esther, a black seamstress, who sews intimate apparel for a diverse clientele and is saving money so she can open a beauty parlor where black women will be treated as royally as her white patrons. Patrick Oliver Jones and Jeremy Fiebig in Man
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s timeless classic comes to life in this mischievous comedy thriller about everyone’s favorite detective solving his most notorious case.
December 1 - 18, 2016
A hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages, based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film. With memorable music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken.
The cast of Downrange with Omar Evans and Gabi Mayorga
April 6 - 23, 2017
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
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1209 Hay Street Fayetteville, NC 28305 (910) 323-4233 info@cfrt.org
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Blues music, plus 100 beer selections from 20 breweries, plus Festival Park … equals a priceless day of good times supporting CFRT!
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All Photos by Raul Rubiera Photography
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Discover beauty in many forms at Cape Fear Studios, a fine arts gallery that features bold, unique and powerful artistic creations by its Member Artists, as well as nationally known guest artists. Explore the free exhibitions, and shop for unusual and mesmerizing artwork in a variety of mediums.
Exhibition Schedule
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“Atmospheric” Wood-Fired Ceramics by Stephen Heywood
3rd Annual Cabin Fever Public Exhibit
August 26 - September 20, 2016
January 12 - February 22, 2017
Focusing on wheel-thrown vessels and handbuilt mechanical forms, Stephen Heywood’s ceramics are influenced by architectural structures such as factories, silos and water towers. His work has been exhibited extensively throughout the United States and abroad.
A fun opportunity for local artists, this exhibit is open to Member Artists and non-members working in any medium. Call Cape Fear Studios for more information.
Alpha, Romeo, Tango - A R T
Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Extended hours during 4th Friday events.
September 23 - October 26, 2016 This exhibit gives our military community the opportunity to show their artwork in a fine arts gallery setting and establish local relationships in the arts. Entry in the show is open to all active duty and retired military and dependents working in any medium.
Kathy Flood,artist CFS Member Artist ~ Watercolor Member Nancy Edge preparing for a pottery project with a student artist
Admission is Free.
2016 Nellie Allen Smith Pottery Competition & Exhibit October 28 - November 23, 2016 A national juried competition, this annual event draws potters from all over the United States to compete for monetary awards and earn recognition.
Annual Members’ Holiday Exhibit November 25, 2016 - January 10, 2017
148 Maxwell Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 (910) 433-2986 artgallery@capefearstudios.com www.capefearstudios.com
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This annual holiday exhibition features new work by the Member Artists of Cape Fear Studios. The unique works of art by our talented Members make excellent gifts.
L’America – pen and ink by Steve Opet
Serpentine Splendor – pastel by Rose Kennedy
Member Solo Exhibit February 24 - March 22, 2017 Special exhibit of a featured Member Artist.
Cats, Dogs & Ewe Pet Exhibit March 24 - April 26, 2017 Guest artists’ work depicting their beloved pets.
Anniversary Members’ Exhibit April 28 - June 21, 2017 Highlighted work by Cape Fear Studio Member Artists.
2017 National 2-D Competition & Exhibit June 23 - July 26, 2017 Now in its ninth year, this annual juried competition draws 2-D artists from throughout the United States.
Cabin Fever Peoples’ Choice Award – Ceramic by Alex Carmichael
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For more than 80 years, Fayetteville’s Community Concert series has been entertaining diverse audiences with legends like Earth, Wind & Fire, Martina McBride, Michael Bolton and many more. This year’s outstanding line-up promises more excitement and evenings to remember. All concerts are held at Fayetteville’s Crown Theatre. For tickets or season memberships: (910) 303-3513 / (910) 303-3996 www.community-concerts.com
The Beach Boys Friday, January 20, 2017
Vince Gill Friday, November 11, 2016 On Veteran’s Day!
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Christmas Together P.O. Box 53932 Fayetteville, NC 28305 (910) 303-3513 / (910) 303-3996 www.community-concerts.com
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Community Concerts of Fayetteville
The Tenors – Christmas Together
Foreigner Saturday, February 25, 2017
Rain Tuesday, April 11, 2017 The Beatles Tribute Band that Rocked Broadway
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The cornerstone of culture and creativity in the Fayetteville/ Cumberland County community, the Arts Council offers a variety of events and exhibitions – all free to the public. Every year, thousands fill the streets downtown, delighting in the International Folk Festival and A Dickens Holiday. As part of the vibrant and thriving cultural arts scene, exhibitions at the Arts Council’s downtown gallery range from work by world-renowned artists to amazing discoveries of local talent.
17th Annual A Dickens Holiday November 25, 2016 A holiday tradition continues as the Arts Council and Downtown Alliance present the 17th annual A Dickens Holiday, a unique holiday and shopping experience in Downtown Fayetteville. With its horse-drawn carriages, artisans, carolers, candlelight procession and fireworks, this event has become a highlight of the holiday season.
All Arts Council exhibits and events are Free.
October 28 - December 10, 2016 One man’s trash is another man’s … art! The Recycle exhibition presents works created with materials being reused or recycled.
Reflections: African-American Life from the Myrna Colley-Lee Collection
Culture. Inspiration. Storytelling. Reflections is a celebration of the diversity of African-American identity through paintings, collages, photographs, textile pieces and works on paper. This extraordinary exhibition includes select works from the private collection of Myrna Colley-Lee, an arts patron and advocate, by such noted artists such as Elizabeth Catlett, Romare Bearden, Gwen Knight, Betye Saar, James Van Der Zee and Eudora Welty. Photo by Carrie Kirkpatrick
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17th Annual Cumberland County High School Juried Art Exhibition
4th Fridays Downtown
Presented by the Cumberland County Schools Arts Education Program
Fourth Friday of each month, January - October
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September 23 - 25, 2016
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Presented by the Arts Council with the City of Fayetteville’s Environmental Services Department
February 3 - March 4, 2017
Downtown Fayetteville continues to boast wonderful exhibitions and local artists highlighted each month during 4th Friday celebrations, presented by the Arts Council and the Downtown Alliance. Amid a festive atmosphere, these events provide an opportunity to find the arts in galleries, shops and on the street in historic Downtown Fayetteville.
301 Hay Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 (910) 323-1776 admin@theartscouncil.com
Recycle - The Art of Transformation
Presented by the Arts Council; organized by International Arts & Artists, Washington, D.C., in collaboration with the office of Myrna Colley-Lee
Exhibition Gallery Hours Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. - noon Saturday, noon - 4 p.m. Extended hours during 4th Friday events.
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Take a trip around the world in Downtown Fayetteville! The International Folk Festival is the Arts Council’s annual celebration of cultural diversity – filled with music, dance, food and more. This year’s festival features internationally acclaimed Chilean singer/songwriter Nano Stern, along with yearly favorites such as the Parade of Nations, International Cafe, Native American Showcase and interactive Children’s Area.
March 7 - 18, 2017
Exhibitions at the Arts Council Contemporary Art Forms by America’s First People August 26 - October 22, 2016 While art by “America’s First People” is deeply rooted in tradition, the work in this exhibition is contemporary and shows the perspective of Native American artists who are living and creating today. (Note: Special exhibition hours during September’s 4th Friday and International Folk Festival weekend)
Drawings, paintings, sculpture and mixed media – created by local high school art students – are presented by the school system’s Arts Education Program. See what these talented students create for this juried show!
Public Works 2017 Opens May 26, 2017 This popular exhibition allows area artists – of all ages and skill levels, working in any art form or style – to have their original artwork displayed.
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Fascinate-U Children’s Museum At Fascinate-U, you’ll delight the kids! They may not even know they’re learning as they milk a cow, report the news on TV, create art or slide down a fire pole. This museum connects young minds to their future through interactive experiences with role-playing, creativity and fun.
Museum Hours and Admission
Monthly Programs Come See the Trains! First and Third Saturdays of each month Noon - 4 p.m. The Cape Fear Model Railroad Club opens their amazing exhibit at the Museum. Admission is free unless children stay and play in the Museum.
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, noon - 5 p.m.
Make It, Take It!
During 4th Friday events, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Super Science Saturday
Admission Children $4 Adults $3
Preschool Halloween Carnival October 25 - 28, 2016 • 9 a.m. - noon Bring your daycare or pre-school children for a morning of spooky fun. Call the Museum for more information and reservations.
Breakfast with Santa December 17, 2016 • 8:30 - 10 a.m.
Second Saturday of each month • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Children can express their creativity – and have fun – with a special craft activity each month. Free with paid Museum admission or membership.
Celebrate Christmas at the Museum. Event includes a buffet breakfast, photos with Santa, craft activity and play at the Museum. Reservations and pre-payment required.
Super Science FunFest April 15, 2017 • Noon - 3 p.m. Cross Creek Park
Third Saturday of each month • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Children can explore the Museum’s Science Center, including a “visit” with one of their pet snakes, while participating in a science-related activity with something to take home.
Take part in the local celebration of the North Carolina Science Festival – with fun and educational science-related activities for children of all ages. Admission and projects are free.
Back-to-School Bash August 19, 2017 • Noon - 3 p.m.
4th Fridays
Celebrate the beginning of a new school year with lots of educational and fun activities for children of all ages at the Museum.
Fourth Friday of each month, January - October • 7 - 9 p.m. Evening hours during 4th Friday events, with free admission and craft project.
Annual Events 5th Annual Mini-Golf “FunRaiser” and Festival 116 Green Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 (910) 829-9171 webmail@fascinate-u.com www.fascinate-u.com
September 17, 2016 • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. JP Riddle Stadium A fun event for the entire family featuring mini-golf, bounce house, face painting, food vendors and more.
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Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum There’s something for everyone – from history enthusiasts to families looking for fun – at this unique museum, housed in a restored 1890 railroad depot. Local history exhibits highlight people, events and places that impacted this area. To transport you back in time, there’s the model train room, vintage cars and interactive steamboat exhibit. The Museum also hosts a downtown farmers market.
2017 marks the 150 anniversary of what is now Fayetteville State University. With the distinction of being the second state-supported school in North Carolina and the first statesponsored institution for the education of African-American teachers in the South, FSU has so much history. Learn more about the founders and various early locations of this historically black college. See why this community has so much “Bronco” pride!
Downtown comes to life with an open-air market for local farmers and crafters, hosted on the grounds of the Museum every Wednesday and Saturday. Fresh, locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, and other farm products are offered for sale, along with plants, flowers, pottery, tea, coffee, soap, candles, jewelry and other handcrafted products. Peak market season runs from April through December, but a number of vendors participate year-round.
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Saint John’s Episcopal Church Bicentennial
4th Fridays at the Market House Museum
Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
April 2017
The Market House, which is Cumberland County’s only National Historic Landmark, is open to the public on 4th Fridays from 6 to 10 p.m. Explore the exhibit A View from the Square: A History of Downtown Fayetteville, which features dozens of historic images and information about the community. In addition to this permanent exhibit, view a different local history exhibit each month.
Admission is Free.
City Market Hours Wednesdays, 2 - 6 p.m. (smaller market) Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. (larger market)
Special Exhibits Fayetteville State University: The Formative Years
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Established in 1817, Saint John’s Episcopal Church has had a significant impact on the Fayetteville community over the past 200 years. Held in partnership with Saint John’s, this exhibit explores the rich history of the church. It includes fascinating artifacts and examines the unique architecture, stained glass windows and symbolism in the church, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Most important, the exhibit addresses the impact the church has made beyond its congregation.
Fayetteville “Over There” July 2017 This exhibit commemorates the centennial of the United States’ participation in the “Great War.” Although World War I began in Europe in 1914, America did not enter until the spring of 1917. From deep in the trenches to hard work on the home front, Fayetteville and Cumberland County made every effort to return the favor of the town’s namesake, the Marquis de Lafayette – the Frenchman who fought valiantly beside our troops in the Revolutionary War.
325 Franklin Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 (910) 433-1457 www.fcpr.us/transportation_museum.aspx
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Founded in 1956, the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra has grown to become a symphony of significant renown. A reviewer in Classical Voice of North Carolina wrote, “… we were amazed to the point of being almost speechless. Go hear this orchestra. It’s well worth even a substantial trip.” As they celebrate their 60th anniversary, the FSO offers a powerful and engaging line-up to delight audiences of all ages. For Tickets: www.fayettevillesymphony.org (910) 433-4690
2016 - 2017 Concert Season The five Guest Conductors featured this season are also the candidates selected during the search for the next Music Director and Conductor to lead the FSO. Come listen and watch these remarkable conductors – and provide your feedback. Learn more at www.fayettevillesymphony.org.
Fall Spooktacular! Saturday, October 15, 2016 • 7:30 p.m. Huff Concert Hall, Methodist University Al Sturgis, Guest Conductor Come in costume for this special Halloween program, led by Al Sturgis, Conductor of the Tar River Orchestra, Carolina Ballet and North Carolina Master Chorale. The whole family will enjoy the classical and popular music of witches and sorcerers.
Czech It Out! Saturday, November 19, 2016 • 7:30 p.m. Seabrook Auditorium, Fayetteville State University Stefan Sanders, Guest Conductor Under the direction of Stefan Sanders, Associate Conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic, the FSO performs Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8 – a cheerful, lyrical work that is inspired by the Bohemian folk music this Czech composer loved.
Waltzing in a Winter Wonderland
P.O. Box 302 Fayetteville, NC 28302 308 Green Street Suite 200 Fayetteville, NC 28301 (910) 433-4690 info@fayettevillesymphony.org www.fayettevillesymphony.org
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Saturday, December 10, 2016 • 7:30 p.m. Huff Concert Hall, Methodist University Aram Demirjian, Guest Conductor Bring the family and celebrate an evening of traditional holiday music by the Fayetteville Symphony, led by Aram Demirjian, Music Director of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra.
A Little Night Music Thursday, January 12, 2017 • 7:30 p.m. St. John’s Episcopal Church The first chamber concert held at St. John’s features the Symphony’s string musicians performing an enjoyable night of music that includes Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik, one of the most well-known pieces of music ever composed.
Handel: Water Music Thursday, January 26, 2017 • 7:30 p.m. St. John’s Episcopal Church For this chamber concert, FSO musicians perform Handel’s ever popular Water Music. Originally composed to be performed on the River Thames for King George I in 1717, this composition includes several well known tunes that are a joy to listen to.
The Wild Wild West Saturday, February 25, 2017 • 7:30 p.m. Huff Concert Hall, Methodist University Joseph Young, Guest Conductor Giddy up! It’s cowboy time! Join the Fayetteville Symphony under the direction of Joseph Young, Assistant Conductor of the Atlanta Symphony and Music Director of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra. This upbeat performance includes classical and popular works that depict the Wild West.
Heroes Among Us Saturday, March 25, 2017 • 7:30 p.m. Huff Concert Hall, Methodist University Dina Gilbert, Guest Conductor To close out the season, the FSO – led by Dina Gilbert, Assistant Conductor of the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal – honors our military and civil servants. The special performance features classical and popular works dedicated to heroism, including Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, “Eroica.”
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The mysteries of the Cape Fear are revealed with a visit to the Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex. Immerse yourself in the history of the Upper Cape Fear, explore a Victorian home, and take a walk in the park all in one place. History happens here!
Museum Hours Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m.
1897 Poe House Guided Tours Tuesday - Friday, 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Saturday tours every hour beginning at 10 a.m., last tour at 4 p.m. Sunday tours every hour beginning at 1 p.m., last tour at 4 p.m. Admission is Free.
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Permanent Exhibits Southeastern North Carolina Regional History Experience the history of this region with exhibits that range from Native Americans to an early 20th century general store. Kids’ activities include Backpack Buddies, History Ranger activity sheet and Teaching Corners.
1897 Poe House Tour the home of an affluent Fayetteville family and learn about life in the early 20th century, including the roles of women and children, African-American history and technological and social changes that shaped the era.
Arsenal Park One of five arsenals commissioned by the U.S. government to expand defenses after the War of 1812, the Fayetteville arsenal became the property of the new Confederate States of America during the Civil War. It was destroyed in 1865 by Union troops under the command of General Sherman, but visitors today can explore the remaining historic ruins.
Special Events & Programs Festival of Yesteryear
Saturday, September 10, 2016 • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. A celebration of early America, focusing on the Colonial and Revolutionary War periods, with re-enactors depicting various aspects of daily life.
Hallowe’en Revels Includes nighttime tours of the 1897 Poe House and a day-long Trick or Treat event the Saturday before Halloween. Contact the museum for dates and times.
1897 Poe House in Christmas Splendor November 25, 2016 - January 6, 2017 See this historic house decorated for the Christmas holidays.
Holiday Jubilee Sunday, December 4, 2016 1 - 5 p.m.
Special Exhibit Parlor to Parlor: Funeral Traditions of the Cape Fear, 1850-1950 Ends December 31, 2016 Examines changing funerary practices during this period in North Carolina. In conjunction with the exhibit, (beginning October 1), the 1897 Poe House will be dressed out in mourning traditions, including the parlor set up for a funeral.
Civil War Quiz Bowl Thursday, January 26, 2017
Dancing Stories with April C. Turner Saturday, February 4, 2017
Summer History Camp Monday - Friday, June 26 - 30, 2017 801 Arsenal Avenue Fayetteville, NC 28305 (910) 486-1330 capefear@ncdcr.gov www.museumofthecapefear.ncdcr.gov
Some events may be subject to change, and other programs and events take place throughout the year. Check website for details.
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Ellington-White Contemporary
The Ellington-White Contemporary Gallery offers exhibition space for emerging and professional artists, presenting a yearly schedule of national and local artists, national touring exhibitions and curatorial research projects in the visual arts and humanities.
Gallery Hours Wednesday - Saturday, 1 - 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, by appointment only Admission is Free.
Exhibition Schedule Gallery Selections August 1 - September 16, 2016
Works by Suzanne Aulds, Jihad Z. Ali, Soni Martin, Rose-Ann San Martino, Senghor Reid and others.
Charles White Sketchbook Collection September 17 - November 12, 2016
Early sketchbook drawings from one of America’s most renowned and recognized African-American artists, in collaboration with Gerald Melburg Gallery.
Contemporary Drawing November 19, 2016 - January 14, 2017
A nationally juried exhibition that investigates contemporary drawing trends.
Fayetteville Art Guild January 21 - February 18, 2017
50-year anniversary celebration from past and present members of this artists’ guild.
Cumberland County School Teachers February 23 - April 1, 2017
Annual showcase of works from past and present Cumberland County school art educators.
The 3rd National Art and Flowers Exhibition March 23 - May 24, 2017 Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County A celebration pairing of original floral artworks with eye-catching floral arrangements.
Randy Akers (Savannah, Ga.) April 8 - May 27, 2017
Collection of site-specific and memory based mixed media paintings from locations in the Low Country.
113 Gillespie Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 (910) 483-1388 ewp-arts@hotmail.com www.ellington-white.com
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F A Y E T T E V I L L E Airborne & Special Operations Museum 100 Bragg Boulevard, Fayetteville, NC 28301 (910) 643-2778 • www.asomf.org Experience the heroic story of these elite U.S. forces, from the Parachute Test Platoon days, through World War II, to the ongoing Global War on Terrorism. Walk through a war-torn Normandy village, see troopers exiting a helicopter in Vietnam, and witness troops defending our freedom in Afghanistan and Iraq. Live through heart-pumping operations as you “ride” the Museum’s simulator.
North Carolina Veterans Park 300 Bragg Boulevard, Fayetteville, NC 28301 (910) 433-1458 www.fcpr.us/parks.aspx Share the moving tribute of a grateful state, honoring those to whom our nation owes its freedom. It’s the first state park dedicated to veterans from all five branches of the armed services. Exhibits include the Oath of Service wall, with bronze castings of a veteran’s hand from all 100 N.C. counties, dramatic stone, glass and water features, and sculptures made from salvaged military artifacts. At Fort Bragg, you can visit the JFK Special Warfare Museum, 82d Airborne Division War Memorial Museum and other military attractions. For more information, call the Fort Bragg Visitors Center at (910) 907-5165.
Soni Martin June 3 - July 29, 2017
Contemporary works by Soni Martin, professor of visual arts at Fayetteville State University.
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