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OCTOBER 13-19, 2021 UCW 33 Best of Fayetteville Comic Con returns Oct. 16-17 to the Crown Complex a STAFF REPORT Fayetteville Comic Con is returning to the Crown Complex Convention Center Oct. 16-17, bringing a welcoming and family friendly atmosphere that celebrates all forms, and fans, of American and popular culture. If you like comics, cosplay, gaming, collectible toys, or anime, you'll fit right in. Tickets are available for purchase online at www. CapeFearTix.com, in person at the Crown Complex Box Office, and at the Leisure Travel Services located on Fort Bragg. Organizers say that as always, a priority for the event is the health and safety of everyone who attends. ey are taking measures to provide a safe environment by implementing additional cleaning and sanitizing procedures. Before visiting the venue, please review the COVID-19 guidelines on the website at www.crowncomplexnc.com/visit/ safety-first-commitment. is year's Fayetteville Comic Con will feature special guests from the world of comics and popular culture. From cosplay, gaming, comics and main events this is a Comic Con that you will not want to miss. If it's Geek, they still got it! ere are a number of VIP opportunities to include meet and greets, selfies and more. Comic Con will take place from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Oct. 16 and from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Oct. 17. Visit www.fayettevillecomiccon. com for news and updates. EVENTS BEST ANTIQUE SHOP The PICKIN' COOP Antique Mall 708 Ramsey St Faye•eville, NC 28301 www.thepickincoopantiquemall.com like us on Facebook 910 484-8400 Over 30 Vendor Spaces Antiques Vintage Collectibles Gifts Primitives Painted Furniture and more pickin's from The Pickin' Coop Over 40 Vendor Spaces Visit Our Sister Store The COOP DeVILLE MERCANTIL Antiques & Gifts 2433 Hope Mills Rd Fayetteville NC 28304 910 425-5005 2021 Monday - Saturday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm 'LatinXhibit' runs through Oct. 16 a STAFF REPORT e Arts Council is connecting visitors to the inspirational modern and con- temporary artistry of Hispanic and Latino cultures with its in- augural LatinXhibit, a Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibit. e exhibit runs through Oct. 16 and is free to attend. LatinXhibit celebrates the rich and diverse influence Hispanic and Latino artists have on the history and impact of mainstream American art. e gallery hosts pieces created by prominent and emerging Hispanic and Latino artists from across the country. is collection of artwork and sculptures expresses the beauty of diversity through the perspective of Hispanic and Latino visionaries. e rise and significance of artistic Hispanic and Latino trailblazers have made their mark as leading innova- tors in the art scene, solidifying their rightful place in the progression of American art and defining their rel- evance and impact. Today, the contributions of Hispanic and Latino artists are unde- niable as they continue to change the face of artistic explorations globally with new curatorial narra- tives that are driven by their cultural experiences. Making the inaugural LatinXhibit a permanent exhibition presented annually, e Arts Council will con- tinue to support Hispanic Heritage Month by introducing the communi- ty to a talented network of local and national Hispanic and Latino artists who will leave a lasting impression on the downtown Fayetteville art experience. For more information, visit e Arts Center at 301 Hay St. or log onto eArtsCouncil.com/latinx.