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November 06, 2018

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16 UCW NOVEMBER 7-13, 2018 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM EVENTS Fayetteville State University's Seabrook Performance Series pres- ents "An Evening of Blues," featur- ing Selwyn Birchwood with Big Ron Hunter. e show is set for Sunday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. at J. W. Seabrook Auditorium on the campus of FSU. "e performance series was creat- ed to bring more interaction between the university and the community," said Steve Mack, executive director of the Seabrook Performance Series. "We felt that doing these concerts would bring more people out and get some people over to campus that have never been to campus." Mack added the series organizers wanted to bring in a level of enter- tainment that they felt people could appreciate. e goal is that instead of driving to other cities to see a lot of these same artists, by bring- ing big names and great talent to Fayetteville, people would be able to enjoy high-quality entertainment close to home – and potentially bring people from out of town to come to the concerts. Mack knew from the outset that variety would be key. With that in mind, the performance series offers a wide range of entertainment. "We've got jazz, blues, dance, magic, illusion, and we are trying to cater to all dif- ferent tastes," said Mack. "Everything may not be suitable to everyone, but there might be something in there that somebody really likes." is performance combines two unique takes on a classic genre. "Selwyn is an award-winning con- temporary blues artist, and Big Ron Hunter is a traditional, well-known, established blues artist," said Aaron Singleton, marketing consultant for the Seabrook Performance Series. "We just think the two will comple- ment each other and attract differ- ent people into the art of blues as an audience." Selwyn Birchwood is an Ameri- can blues guitarist who plays the electric guitar and the electric lap steel guitar. His album "Don't Call No Ambulance" received the Blues Music Award and Living Blues Critic's Award for Best Debut Album of 2014. He also won the 2015 Blues Blast Ris- ing Star Award. Big Ron Hunter is a native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and is a big North Carolina favorite. He is a member of the Music Maker Relief Foundation. He has graced stages in France, the Lincoln Center, jazz festivals and more. "We have a great slate of shows, and people should be on the lookout and come out and participate," said Singleton. "It is a great bargain for the price and great entertainment at an awesome cost." Tickets cost $20 to $75. For more information or sponsorship op- portunities, or to purchase tickets, call 910-672-1724 or visit http://bit. ly/2yLWMrv. Selwyn Birchwood and Big Ron Hunter sing the blues at Seabrook Auditorium by DR. SHANESSA FENNER DR. SHANESSA FENNER, Prin- cipal, WT Brown Elementary School. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomin- gweekly.com. 910 484-6200 Better Business Bureau Your Trusted Source for Business, Organizations & Families Online Reviews OUCH! Animal Hospital Seventy-First Animal Hospital, PC A+ Computer Repair Shepard Computer Services A+ Contractor Regency Homes Inc. A+ Corporate Lodging Tuscan Villa Cottage, LLC A+ Credit Union Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union A+ Home Health Care Professional Family Care Services, Inc. A+ Plumber All American Plumbing Co. A+ Property Management Little and Young, Inc. A+ Tree Service Alien Tree A+ Lawyer The Richardson Firm A+ Private Golf Course Gates Four Golf and Country Club A+ Apply to have your business or organization accredited locally. Contact Breann Garner 910-322-5404 Bgarner@coastalcarolina.bbb.org Count on these local Fayetteville and Cumberland County Honest & Trustworthy Businesses: Of Cumberland County www.kidsvillenews.com/ cumberland Improve Reading, Enhance Comprehension, Build Vocabulary, Encourage Curiosity, Broaden Horizons Ask Questions, Answer Questions, Inspire Goals & Reach 81,400 Teachers, Parents & Children Every Month? Call for more information 484-6200

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