2018 Fayetteville Dogwood Festival

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Every spring for met creations paired with elegant complimentary No festival is complete without the midway the past three-and- wines. It is a fundraiser for KidsPeace. Tickets are carnival, which will run Friday through Sunday. a-half decades, the $40 each and are available online at www.faydog- Other events will run throughout the weekend as Fayetteville Dogwood woodfestival.com. well, including the BMX Shows, Airborne AerialsFestival has brought the community together to and street performances, the activity zone, and thecelebrate the diversity and uniqueness that make Additionally, the Dogwood Festival is taking street fair.this community so special. This year, the festival its traditional three-day format and expanding itwon four awards from the North Carolina Associa- to a four-day weekend, with the official festivities Boom and Bloom and the opening ceremonytion of Festivals and Events and was named the 2018 kicking off Thursday and continuing through the kick-off party take place Friday, April 27. The E.Eevent of the year in the Southeast by the Southeast weekend to include extended hours Sunday. Smith Marching Band opens the festivities at 5:30Festivals and Events Association. Carrie King, p.m. in Festival Park. The evening concludes with aFayetteville Dogwood Festival Executive Director The festival hours are: Thursday, April 26, from fireworks display between 10 and 11 p.m.said of the award, “We are beyond thrilled to bring 5-10 p.m.; Friday, April 27, from 5-11 p.m.; Saturday,home this prestigious award for our community. April 28, from noon-11 p.m.; and Sunday, April 29,The spirit of the Fayetteville community made the from noon-9 p.m.Dogwood Festival a natural choice for the award.We could not do what we do without the continued The Thursday addition to the Dogwood Festivalsupport of our sponsors, volunteers and patrons.” will feature a band and food vendors exclusively. The Sherman Neckties open Thursday at 6 p.m. on This year’s event the Compare Foods Stage. From 8-9:45 p.m., Jackyl embodies the many will perform. reasons the festival is a winner both regionally and state- wide. Along with the beloved favorites, there are some new events and pro- gramming changes this year, including a new event to kickthings off. It’s called Cork & Fork and it takes placeWednesday, April 25, from 6-9 p.m. at Festival Park. Cork & Fork is an evening of chef-inspired gour-18 UCW APRIL 25-MAY 1, 2018 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM

The festival’s music stages are filled with quality • Saturday, April 28 performers all weekend, covering several genres 1 p.m. Avner Clark and including local as well as regionally and na- 3 p.m. Big Slim tionally recognized acts. 5 p.m. Will McBride Group 7 p.m. Chris Cox Band 9 p.m.-10:45 p.m. Rodney Atkins • Sunday, April 29 Rodney Atkins 1 p.m. Matrix 2:30 p.m. Cool Heat 4:30 p.m. Rivermist 7-8:45 p.m. Zoso – The Ultimate Led Zeppelin ExperienceCompare Foods Stage With Zoso – The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Compare Foods Stage is located in Festival Park and features a variety of Experience closing thecrowd-pleasing performances, from hip-hop to country to cover bands. festival, it’s fitting that the band brings home• Friday, April 27 one of Fayetteville’s own 5:30 p.m. Opening ceremony – Bevan Davies. He’s 6 p.m. Soul Decree toured with a variety of 8 p.m. Young MC musicians, including 9 p.m. Coolio Danzig and Engelbert 10 p.m. Rob Base Humperdinck. But when he got the call be the drummer for Zoso, it was a no- brainer. “These guys are amazing,” said Davies. While his career keeps him from getting back to Fayetteville often, he is thrilled to be playing his home turf. “I love coming back. I never hated on Fayetteville the way a lot of people did. In fact, wherever I’ve played, I’ve al- ways been very proudly from Fayetteville.” Cape Fear Music Center’s Street Fair Stage Cape Fear Music Center strives to develop the arts scene in downtown Fayetteville by pro- gramming the Street Fair Stage. Acts include local musicians and musical organizations, as well as budding CFMC students. Visitors will find exclusively local acts on the Cape Fear Mu- sic stage, which is located on Green Street. • Saturday, April 28 12 p.m. Big Daddy Drive 1:30 p.m. UNC-Pembroke Jazz Ensemble II 2:30 p.m. The Mother Notes 4 p.m. Reckless Abandon 5:30 p.m. Affinity 7 p.m. Black River TownshipYoung MC Coolio Rob Base • Sunday, April 29 12 p.m. 9th Annual CFMC I-Rock Student Showcase 4:30 p.m. Chemical LizardsWWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM APRIL 25-MAY 1, 2018 UCW 19

SANCTIONED EVENTS“Sense & Sensibility” at Cape Fear Regional “Jane Eyre” presented by Capitol EncoreTheatre Sweet Tea Shakespeare Academy Exhibition Cape Fear Regional Theatre’s “Sense & Sensibil- Sweet Tea Shakespeare is an The Capital Encore Academy, located at 126 Hayity” is based on Kate Hamill’s fresh adaptation of unconventional performance St. in downtown Fayetteville, is a free, nonprofit,Jane Austen’s classic 18th-century novel. Follow group that focuses on the audi- public charter school offering integrated arts andthe misadventures of the three Dashwood sisters ence’s holistic experience. April core academic learning.in their quests for love and dignity in a show that, 26-29, arrive at the 1897 Poeaccording to CFRT Marketing Director Leslie House at the Museum of the Cape Come check it out during the festival; the academyFlom, blends “traditional Austen and an ’80s John Fear at 206 Broadford Ave. at 6:45 will be open that Friday from 6-10 p.m., SaturdayHughes film.” p.m. for live music before the from noon-10 p.m., and Sunday from noon-6 p.m. show. Barbecue, beer, wine and There will be art stations for kids to create their own “Jane Eyre” runs at CFRT, 1209 Hay St., April sweet tea will also be available for purchase. art and performances by the academy’s students.25-29. Showtimes are at 7:30 p.m. April 25-28 and “Jane Eyre” is a lush, gothic, intriguing romance For more information, contact Trish Brownless atat 6:30 p.m. April 29. There is also a 2 p.m. showing based on Charlotte Brontë’s 19th-century novel. [email protected] or callApril 28 and 29. The show will also run May 3-6. 910-849-0888 ext. 115. Tickets cost $8-$20; discounts are available Tickets cost $15-$25 and can be purchased by for those who purchase in advance, along withcalling 910-323-4233 or by visiting www.cfrt.org/ students, senior citizens, military members andproject/sense-and-sensibility. children. To reserve your seats, visit sweetteashakespeare.com or call 910-420-4383.PRIMA ELEMENTS PRESENTS A NEW WIG BoutiqueFAYETTEVILLE’S 1ST ANNUAL for your new lookVegan A unique Wigs & Accessories BoutiqueFestival new to the Fayetteville area.SATURDAY, JUNE 23 It is more than a Boutique. It’s an EXPERIENCE! 11AM - 6PM ServingVendors of Nutrition/Health & Exercise Food Trucks • Food Samples MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN of all agesEntertainment • Speakers • Giveaways Raffle • Contest • Fun Activities Founded Jboy aStnagne Y2AoBsrte,aOstwCannceerr Survivorwww.veganfestivalfaync.com 3037-F Boone Trail Extension, Suite 2 (910) 483-8406 Boone Trail Centre • 910.758.8644Corner of Anderson Family & Dog www.wigsfayettevillenc.com & Old Streets friendly WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM20 UCW APRIL 25-MAY 1, 2018

SANCTIONED EVENTS MAGAZINE Fayetteville-Cumberland Crimestoppers Fayetteville Womenby, for & about Barbecue APRIL 25-MAY 1, 2018 UCW 21 Fayetteville-Cum-berland Crimestopperswill be set up in theHarris Teeter parkinglot in Highland Cen-tre off Raeford Roadserving tasty Southernpork barbecue platesfor $8 each. The moneyis used to offer rewardsto anyone wishing toreport anonymousinformation regardingany crime. Crimestoppers works with thepolice departments of Fayetteville,Spring Lake and Hope Mills, and theCumberland County Office of theSheriff. Since its inception, it has playeda part in more than 4,000 arrests and5,300 felony charges. It has helped re-cover more than $4,875,000 in propertyand $1,893,000 in narcotics. Crimestop-pers has issued more than $316,000 inrewards and helped solve 2,477 cases,67 of which were homicides. Call 910-483-8477 to report any infor-mation regarding a crime and remainanonymous. The barbecue runs 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Friday, April 27. Call 910-624-6922 withany questions.Partnership for Children’sKidStuff KidStuff is an annual favorite atthe Dogwood Festival and will beset up on Person Street this year. Itis a free area for infants, toddlersand preschoolers that features: PNCBank’s Grow Up Great Mobile Learn-ing Adventure; Kids in Sports ob-stacle course; buybuy Baby nursingand changing stations; characters tomeet and greet; hands-on activities;art projects; age-appropriate activi-ties for toddlers; information aboutlocal resources; and applications forthe North Carolina Pre-K Program. KidStuff will be open to the publicSaturday, April 28, from noon-6 p.m.and Sunday, April 29, from 1-6 p.m.Hogs & Rags Spring Rally Calling all bikers and vehicle enthu-siasts: Saturday, April 28, registrationbegins at 7:30 a.m. at the Airborne& Special Operations Museum forFayetteville’s premier car and mo-torcycle rally. Kickstands up at 9 a.m.sharp, then riders will be off on a breezy, police-escorted journey with a stopand Rocking A Ranch for breakfast. The ride concludes at Wild Wings Cafe inNorth Myrtle Beach. There will be a 50/50 raffle, gun raffles and door prizes. You can also party it up at the famous Hogs & Rags pre-registration party atMac’s Speed Shop on Friday, April 27, from 6:30-9 p.m. Visit the website atwww.hogsandrags.org to learn more about this 13-years-and-running event.WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM

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As much as the Dogwood Festival is about enter- taining the community and bringing us together, the organization also gives back by supporting other local nonprofits. At the 2017 spring event, the Dogwood Festival donated a portion of its pro-ceeds to Vision Resource Center, E.E. Smith High School Marching Band, andlocal active duty service organizations JSOC Top 3, Air Force Top 3 and PopeSpecial Activities Committee. The Dogwood Festival donated over $132,000 in12 years and $13,860 in 2017 to nonprofit partners. Andrew Collins Trio CD Release - Tongue & Groove THURSDAY, MAY 3, 8PM THE CAMEO ART HOUSE THEATRE Historic Downtown FayettevilleWWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Don’t miss 5x Juno (Canada’s Grammy) nominee 7x Canadian Folk Music Award winner Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 at the door theroosterswife.org/shows/andrew-collins-trio-cameo 910-486-6633 • 225 Hay St, Fayetteville Special Thanks to Up & Coming Weekly APRIL 25-MAY 1, 2018 UCW 23

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