Published: 12:00 AM, Thu Mar 04, 2010
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THIS WEEK
Hugs & Kisses children's consignment sale: Through Saturday at the former Linens N Things on Skibo Road near Dicks Sporting Goods. The sale is open at 10 a.m. each day and closes Thursday at 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. The sale includes half-price items on Friday and Saturday. www.hugsandkisses consignment.com.
Parenting weekend: Speaker and author Julie Barnhill will speak Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at Grace Church, 1519 Luther Way, Southern Pines. Admission to the Friday session only is $15, and admission to both the Friday and Saturday sessions is $25. Tickets are available at www.sandhillsmops.com or at the Moore County Chamber of Commerce.
Black History 4 Ever quiz bowl: Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Marketfair Mall. More than 100 students ages 8 to 18 will participate for more than $2,000 in cash and prizes. Students have already been selected to participate, but an audience is welcome. www.blackhistory4ever.com.
Sherman's Raid on Lumberton: Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Robeson County History Museum, 101. S. Elm St., Lumberton. Hosted by the museum and the Rifle Guards Camp No. 216 of SCV in commemoration of the 145th anniversary of Sherman's march through Robeson County. The event includes re-enactors who will discuss camp life, weapons and war. The re-enactment of the Raid on Lumberton will be at 2:30 p.m. At 4 p.m., museum curator Blake Tyner will speak on "Sherman in Robeson County" in the main gallery of the museum. www.robesoncountyhistory.org.
The Carolina Cougars meet and greet: Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Smokey Bones Restaurant on Skibo Road. The new, semi-pro football team members will be there to meet the community. They will also hold children's activities. The team is a member of the Gridiron Developmental Football League, and the season runs from June to August.
School House Rock fundraiser with Sleeping Booty band: Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Highland Country Club, 1105 Highland Country Club Drive. The Cumberland County Education Foundation Fundraiser is $75 per ticket. Tickets are available at www.ccedfoundation.org, by calling 221-8800, or at So Chic Bebe, Betty Kelly's Gift Shop, or An Affair to Remember.
Mill Prong House: The monthly open house is Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at 3062 Edinburg Road, Red Springs. Built in 1795, the house is one of the few remaining Highland Scot settlements in the state. It was renovated in the 1830s in the Greek Revival style. 739-4879 or www.millpronghouse.com.
Janet Paschal to speak: March 11 at 7 p.m. at Hickory Grove Advent Christian Church, 1232 Hickory Grove Church Road, Four Oaks. Paschal is a singer, songwriter, author, talk-show host and cancer survivor. Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. (919) 934-7996.
COMING SOON
Chonda Pearce tour: Christian author and speaker Chonda Pearce will speak in Fayetteville on April 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Northwood Temple Church, 4250 Ramsey St. Tickets to the "Did I Say That Out Loud" tour start at $15 for groups of 10 or more, or $18 for general admission. For tickets, go to https://secure. birchfalls.com/Birchfalls/clients/ Chonda or (866) 440-7880.
The Northwood Temple Church Mothers of Preschoolers, 4200 Ramsey St., will hold the Twice Is Nice children's consignment sale on March 20 from 7 to 11 a.m. and noon to 3 p.m. The group needs volunteers and consignors. www.mops.org, www.northwoodmops.com.
American Girl fashion show: The Child Advocacy Center's main fundraiser will be March 20 at 11 a.m. and 3 and 7 p.m. and on March 21 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $30 and include refreshments, party favors, a raffle and door prizes. Birthday party packages are available. 486-9700, www.childadvocacycenter.com.
ON STAGE
Winter Youth Conservatory Production of "Romeo and Juliet": Friday through Sunday at Temple Theatre, 120 Carthage St., Sanford. The cast features 26 middle and high school students. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7 p.m., and the Sunday matinee starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 years and younger. (919) 774-4155, www.templeshows.com.
Gilbert Theater's Evening of Songs and Dances fundraiser: Saturday at 8 p.m. The coat-and-tie event will include many musicians, and all proceeds go toward the purchase of a new light board. The cost is $50 each. A pre-paid reservation is required. E-mail gilberttheater@aol.com or call 678-7186.
Jeff Dunham "Identity Crisis Tour" at Crown Coliseum: The show will be May 23 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $42.50 and are available at the Crown Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations including FYE at Cross Creek Mall, Ticketmaster.com, www.atthecrown.com, and by phone at (800) 745-3000, 438-4100.
MUSIC
Handbell concert: Saturday at 4 p.m. in the Riddle Center at Methodist University. Guest Conductor Tim Waugh will lead about 140 handbell ringers from the Carolinas, including bell choirs from Highland Presbyterian, First Presbyterian and Holy Trinity Episcopal churches in Fayetteville, and Salem United Methodist church of Eastover. Admission is free.
UNC Chapel Hill Gospel Choir will perform Tuesday at 7 p.m. at St. Luke AME Church, 522 Hillsboro St. Admission is free. 723-0679.
Concert featuring pianist Gregor Brier: March 19 at 7 p.m. at Berean Baptist Church, 517 Glensford Drive. Tickets are $5 each or $15 for the family. Proceeds benefit Haiti relief projects. The church will also host the Cedarville University Women's Choir in concert on March 21 at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. 868-5156.
Swing into Spring annual dance: The Heart of Carolina Jazz Society presents the dance on March 20 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Carolina Trace Clubhouse, 2100 Country Club Court, Sanford. Featuring The Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra, directed by Gregg Gelb with guest vocalists Don Nedza, the Rev. Iris Jordan, Kathy Gelb, Peggy Taphorn, Trish Childress and Alexander Brower. Tickets purchased by Wednesday are $30 per person for current contributors to the society or $35 for nonmembers. Prices go up $5 after Wednesday. Tickets include the concert and heavy hors d' oeuvres. For tickets, go to www.carolinajazz.com or send checks to Heart of Carolina Jazz Society, P.O. Box 253, Sanford, NC 27330.
Get Your Praise On gospel concert: March 20 at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux. Sponsored by Teens Do Care, the fundraiser organizers are seeking gospel singers, church choirs and praise dancers to perform. 257-3177.
Casting Crowns: April 22 at 7 p.m. at Crown Coliseum. The Until the Whole World Hears tour includes the groups Tenth Avenue North and Caleb. Tickets start at $22 in advance or $25 at the door. Group rates available. Tickets can be purchased through the Crown Coliseum box office, Ticketmaster outlets and by calling (800) 745-3000 or 438-4100.
MUSEUMS & ART
"First Synagogue Series" exhibit: Dr. Tulla Lightfoot, art professor at UNC-Pembroke, will exhibit graphite drawings from the series Friday through March 31 at the campus's Multicultural Center. In the project, she traced the establishment of Jewish congregations in each of the 50 states. Exhibited drawings include depictions of Shearith Israel, the first American synagogue founded in New Amsterdam in 1654 by 23 Jewish immigrants escaping the Brazilian inquisition, and Beth David, the pioneer synagogue founded in Miami by 35 people in 1913. Information: 521-6508.
"Art of the Masters: A Survey of African American Images, 1980-2000" exhibit: The exhibition will be shown at the Arts Council of Fayetteville/ Cumberland County through Saturday. Admission is free. The collection includes artwork from John Biggers, Robert Colescott, Adger W. Cowans and others. Hours are Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 8:30 a.m. to noon, and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. 323-1776, www.theartscouncil.com.
"I'm Having An Art Attack": The Visual Arts Alliance will present Lee Sanstead, host of the Travel Channel TV show "Art Attack," on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Cumberland Hall Auditorium at Fayetteville Technical Community College. Free and open to the public. 678-0042, 433-2986.
Spring 2010 Juried Art Exhibition: The Fayetteville Art Guild's exhibition is titled "Creative Impulse" and will be on display until March 20 at Gallery One13, 113 Gillespie St. Free. 223-2787.
CREATE, the Art of Fine Craft show: On display until March 24 at Cape Fear Studios Inc., 148 Maxwell St. The show includes fine crafts of wood, glass, metal and ceramics by artists from Los Angeles, New York, Massachusetts and across the United States. Free. 433-2986, www.capefearstudios.com.
Spring exhibition at John Throckmorton Library: The Fayetteville Art Guild has displayed the nonjuried exhibition at the library until May 29. The library is at Renem Street, Building 1-3346, Fort Bragg. Free and open to the public. 396-3526.
82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum: Corner of Gela and Ardennes streets, Fort Bragg. Exhibits include artifacts from World War II to present, uniforms, weapons, vehicles and airplanes and a photo exhibit on Operation Desert Storm. Open Tuesday through Saturday. Closed Sundays and Mondays, except federal holidays, when the hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Information: 432-5307.
Arts Council of Fayetteville/ Cumberland County: 301 Hay St., Fayetteville. Rotating exhibitions of visual art are displayed in the galleries. Most exhibits showcase the talent of local artists. Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon; Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.; closed Sundays. Information: 323-1776 or www.theartscouncil.com.
Airborne & Special Operations Museum: 100 Bragg Blvd., Fayetteville. The museum explores the history of Airborne and special operations units through life-size exhibits and interactive displays. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed most Mondays, but open federal holiday Mondays. Information: 483-3003 or www.asomf.org.
Artists League of the Sandhills Gallery: 129 Exchange St., Aberdeen. The gallery displays a monthly rotating exhibit by a featured artist of the month. Visitors may tour the artists' studios and view work in progress. There is no charge. Information: (910) 944-3979 or www.artistleague.org.
Battlefield Military Museum and Warpath Military Collectibles: 819 Hope Mills Road, Fayetteville. Uniforms, insignia, medals and historic artifacts from the War with Iraq are on display. Visits are scheduled by appointment. Information: 425-7000.
Fayetteville Area Transportation Museum: 325 Franklin St., Fayetteville. Exhibits and artifacts of transportation from days gone by are featured at the museum. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday. Admission is free. Information: 433-1455.
Native American Resource Center: University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The museum contains exhibits of authentic Indian artifacts, arts, and crafts from all tribes with an emphasis on the Lumbees. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Information: (910) 521-6282, www.uncp.edu/nativemuseum.
OUTDOORS & RECREATION
Cape Fear Botanical Garden: 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville. The site includes open spaces, cultivated areas, and hundreds of species of native plants and nature trails. Wednesday is volunteer day from 9 a.m. to noon. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Information: 486-0221 or www.capefearbg.org.
Cape Fear River Trail: The 4.2-mile paved trail can be accessed at Treetop Drive, Eastwood Avenue and Sherman Drive. It is available for walkers, joggers and bicyclists. Restrooms are at Jordan Soccer Complex and at the Clark Park Nature Center. Hours: Daily from 8 a.m. to dusk. Map available at www.fcpr.us.
Clark Park Nature Center: 631 Sherman Drive, Fayetteville. The 76-acre park has three nature trails, a waterfall, a picnic area, a campground and an overlook of the Cape Fear River. The center displays exhibits and live animals. Admission is free. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: 433-1579 and www.fcpr.us.
Fort Bragg Riding Stables: Smith Lake, Fort Bragg. The site has more than 10 miles of trails for riding. Pony rides and lessons are offered. Hours vary by season. Admission to ride trails is $11 per hour for ID card holders and $13 per hour for civilians. Information: 396-4510 or www.fortbragg mwr.com/stables.php.
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