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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM MARCH 20-26, 2019 UCW 13 Every 4th Friday, down- town Fayetteville hosts a plethora of experiences and activities. Friday, March 22, folks can expect the charm of Fayetteville's historic downtown mixed with the celebration of local busi- nesses and entertainment. At 4th Friday, attendees can celebrate the community and learn about groups in the area and what they do. One such organization, the Arts Council of Fayetteville/ Cumberland County, says on its website, "Businesses in the four and a half block of historic downtown Fayetteville join the action and become artistic venues on 4th Friday, featuring the arts in all forms, for all ages." Walk Awhile in Her Shoes is an annual event occurring on March's 4th Friday this year that encourages local men to support sexual assault victims, advocate for justice and call for an end to sexual violence. For $30 plus shoe rental, men don red shoes of all kinds — pumps, flats and sandals, satin, sequined and leather — and walk from Hay Street to Bright Light Brewing Company. Proceeds go to the Rape Crisis Volunteers of Cumberland County. Registration includes a T- shirt, water and desserts. Search the event on Facebook or Eventbrite or email walkawhilefay@gmail.com for more information. e Arts Council supports indi- vidual creativity, cultural preservation, economic development and lifelong learning for all ages. e nonprofit treats 4th Friday as an opportunity to share and display art exhibitions and more. Opening 4th Friday at the council's Arts Center, 301 Hay St., is "Picturing America's Pastime Exhibition with Presenting Partner Fayetteville Woodpeckers: A Snap- shot of the Photography Collection at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum." e exhibition will be on display through May 11. To learn more, visit the Arts Council website at www.theartscouncil.com. e Ellington-White Gallery, at 113 Gillespie St., will also be open to the public for 4th Friday. According to its website, the Ellington-White Gallery works to "generate and support high quality diverse cultural experiences in all of the arts and art-related disciplines." 4th Friday offers other experiences from local organizations ranging from museums nonprofits. e Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum hosts a variety of exhibitions for a variety of inter- ests. Its newest exhibit, "Baseball in Fayetteville," showcases Fayetteville's love of baseball. e exhibit will be open throughout the year. Call 910- 433-1457 for more information. Fascinate-U Children's Museum keeps children and families enter- tained for hours. e museum is open from 7-9 p.m. on 4th Friday, offering free admission and a craft. e craft for March is a Minion magnet. Call 910-829-9171 for details. City Center Gallery & Books keeps its doors open until 9 p.m. for 4th Friday, and Cape Fear Studios invites attendees to "stop in to see our new- est exhibit, meet our artists and check out the new works during each 4th Friday opening." To top off the festivities, the Cool Spring Downtown District will sponsor the "Clue'ville Downtown Mystery." e event starts Friday, March 22, from 6-9 p.m., and continues Satur- day, March 23, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. CSDD's website says, "Your favorite board game comes to life in Downtown again this year. Move from business to business, gather clues, solve the crime. Watch the culprit's arrest at a Press Conference. Right or wrong you have a chance to win prizes. is event is FREE, and fun for the whole family!" e maps for these games are avail- able at local downtown businesses as well as for download. Check the Cool Spring Downtown District Facebook Event Page for updates or call 910-223-1089. 4th Friday brings art, advocacy and adventure to downtown by ETHAN FINNEY Walk Awhile in Her Shoes encourages local men to sup- port sexual assault victims. EVENT ETHAN FINNEY, Contribut- ing Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomingweekly. com. 910-484-6200.