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September 25, 2018

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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM SEPTEMBER 26-OCTOBER 2, 2018 UCW 11 The Arts Council's grants, programs and services are funded in part by contributions from businesses & individuals, and through grants from the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County and the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. Special Thanks to 301 Hay St. Fayetteville, NC 28301 9 1 0 - 3 2 3 - 17 7 6 Check Out Our NEW LOGO Commemorating Our 45th Year! t h e a r t s c o u n c i l . c o m september 28-30 downtown fayetteville Photo by: Michael Freeman WITH OUR VANGUARD SPONSOR PRESENTED BY CELEBRATI NG 40 YE ARS T H E A R T S C O U N C I L ' S ANNUAL f l k Also, catch during the weekend: •Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra •Mélisande [électrotrad] •Regional Performing Artists •International Café •Arts & Crafts Vendors •Parade of Nations Fireworks on Saturday Night by Hale Artificier! Visit our website to learn more: www.TheArtsCouncil.com/if f Bon Temps Ball Street Dance, 4th Friday, Sept. 28, featuring two-time Grammy Award winner Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience Our Leading Sponsors: Hale ArtificIer a s s o c i a t e s , p . a . Cumberland County Mike Ransom Agency The Arts Council 's grant programs and services are funded in part by contributions from businesses and individuals, through grants from the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County and the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. ● Eat your way around the world, thanks to 20 vendors serving up authentic fare from their native countries. While the festival is free, you'll want to bring cash for food and beverages (prices are reasonable). ● Take in the Parade of Nations from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 29. Bring folding chairs or stand to watch the procession of 30-plus cultures in their native attire, plus other displays in this melting pot that we call home. ● Indulge in arts and crafts. Visit 50-plus arts and crafts vendors who will be showing and selling their creations, including jewelry, unique gift items and more. IFF Schedule (Continued) Folks looking for a new way to get around the festival can hop on one of six rickshaws, bicycle-chauffeured vehicles, thanks to a generous sponsorship by Coldwell Banker Advantage. While the rides are free, your drivers will graciously accept tips. Friday, Sept. 28 Downtown Stage, Hay St. and Ray Ave. 7-9 p.m. Bon Temps Ball street dance, featuring two-time Grammy Award winners Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience Saturday, Sept. 29 Festival Park Stage 12:15 p.m.: Asha Bala, award- winning South Indian dancer 1:30 p.m.: Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience 2:45 p.m.: Mélisande [électrotrad], contemporary folk band from Quebec, Canada 3:45 p.m.: Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience 5 p.m.: Mélisande [électrotrad] 6:15 p.m.: Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra, What's NEW? IFF Schedule Of Performing Artists, Sept. 28-30 a high-energy (and highly popular) group from Brooklyn, N.Y. 8:30 p.m. (approx. time): Fireworks finale, sponsored by Hale Artificier. International Stage (Corner of Ray Avenue and Rowan Street) 12:15 p.m.: Graeme James, New Zealand folk music 1:15 p.m.: Alex Weiss & Different Drum, Multi-instrumentalist 2:15 p.m.: Shadows of the Fire (bellydancers) 3 p.m.: Rasika Ensemble, Hurdy Gurdy 4 p.m.: Graeme James 5 p.m.: Alex Weiss Ray Circle 12:15 p.m.: John Tudor, Magician 1 p.m.: Donna Washington, Storyteller 1:45 p.m.: Jef the Mime 2:15 p.m.: Mitch Capel/Gran'daddy Junebug 3 p.m.: Alex Weiss 3:45 p.m.: Donna Washington 4:30 p.m.: Tain Collins, Juggler/ Magician 5:15 p.m.: Mitch Capel/Gran'daddy Junebug Lawn Noon-6 p.m. American Indian Showcase Strolling Noon-6 p.m. John Tudor, Magician Jef the Mime Tain Collins, Juggler John Kaiser, Balloon Art Sunday, Sept. 30 Festival Park Stage 12:30 p.m.: African American Dance Ensemble 1:15 p.m.: Mélisande [électrotrad] 2:15 p.m.: Across the Pond, Celtic music 3:15 p.m.: Aloha Ka'naka O Hula Halau, hula dancers 4:15 p.m.: African American Dance Ensemble 5 p.m.: Across the Pond International Stage Throughout the day: Caribbean Connection Greece Grenada Ghana Belize Hawaii Thailand Panama Japan Philippines Okinawa Black Afro Afro-American Cultural Identity (BAAACI) South Korea Mexico Peru Ukraine Ray Circle 12:15 p.m.: Señor Blanco y La Chinita 1 p.m.: Tain Collins 1:30 p.m.: Mitch Capel/Gran'daddy Junebug 2:15 p.m.: Donna Washington 3 p.m.: Señor Blanco y La Chinita 3:45 p.m.: John Tudor 4:30 p.m.: Mitch Capel/Gran'daddy Junebug 5:15 p.m.: Donna Washington Lawn Noon-6 p.m. American Indian Showcase Strolling Noon-6 p.m. John Tudor Jef the Mime Tain Collins Yo-Yo The Clown *Schedule subject to change* Must-Do List!

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