Published: 12:00 AM, Thu Sep 02, 2010
Rodger Mullen: The library will host an anime convention Saturday
Rodger Mullen
Anime rules at the Cumberland County Public Library Saturday.
The Headquarters library on Maiden Lane in downtown Fayetteville will host "Librari-Con," an anime mini-convention, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Events include anime viewing and panels and forums on the animation style. Members of a "Star Wars" costuming group will be on hand, and artists Danny Hirajeta and Kaysha Siemens will show some of their work.
Also, donated and discarded anime, manga, graphics and gaming books will be for sale, with proceeds benefiting the Friends of the Library.
Admission is free. For more information, call Missy Lang at 483-7727, ext. 306, or go to cumberland.lib.nc.us.
Aberdeen folk
Shannon Whitworth brings her folk and bluegrass stylings to Aberdeen on Sunday.
The North Carolina-based singer-songwriter is scheduled to perform at the Postmaster's House, 204 E. South St., as part of the Rooster's Wife summer concert series.
Whitworth launched her recording career with 2007's "No Expectations." Her most recent album, "Water Bound," was released last month, drawing comparisons to artists such as Rikki Lee Jones, Phoebe Snow and Joni Mitchell.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $9; children under 12 will be admitted free.
For more information, call (910) 944-7502 or go to theroosterswife.org.
Fairmont finds
Fairmont will be filled with bargains on Monday.
From 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Robeson County town will host its annual "Old Timey Labor Day Sidewalk Sale."
Vendors and businesses will have plenty of bargains to offer. Dr. Electrode will provide the music.
Fairmont is on N.C. 41. Call (910) 628-9766, ext. 15.
Staff writer Rodger Mullen can be reached at mullenr@fayobserver.com or 486-3561.