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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM 14 UCW MARCH 23 -29, 2022 EVENTS Truckz! Truckz! And more Truckz are headed to Fayetteville's Crown Complex Arena from March 25 to March 27. "is is a thrill-show featuring highly trained professionals, so first and foremost, we want to tell people: do not try this at home," said Ariel Valeires, on-site manager for Monster Truckz Extreme. e show offers a variety of "gravity-defying" acts to shock and amaze, emphasizing a "high-oc- tane" experience. "Most people have heard of mon- ster trucks, but we have so much more than that. We have a human cannonball. Our show is very fast, high speed, high energy and high risk," Valeires said. is event aims to bring spectacle and awe to its audience, focusing on fun that's appropriate for all ages. "We want to offer our audience a good time with their family, the whole family, which is entertain- ment that's hard to come by nowa- days. We want to entertain people aged 0-110," Valeires said. e show will be packed with op- portunities for kids to learn, engage and play with the gigantic machines right there on site. e Monster Truckz Pit Party is a free pre-show at the Monster Truckz event where kids can take pictures and snag the drivers' autographs. Additionally, attendees can learn about the physics and mechan- ics behind the incredible vehicles before seeing them in action. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early, as "e Pit" takes place two hours before the show. During this time, young attendees can visit the "Kids Zone," an area complete with rides on a real monster truck, a gigantic slide, face-painting and a bounce house. e show runs from February to December each year and performs in a different city each week with no weeks off. It's an incredible com- mitment for the drivers, performers and support staff. But for Valeires, the long weeks on the road are worth it. "For me, the best part of the show is to see the same look of excite- ment on thousands of faces all at the same time," Valeires said. "Most people have only ever seen monster trucks on TV, so they're not pre- pared for just how loud it is. Seeing all those faces when the engines start is hard to describe. You have to see it to believe it." e event will be held outdoors, and Valeires has some advice for attend- ees. "Honestly, this is an outdoor performance where we perform rain or shine. So check the weather before you come and dress accordingly. If it might rain—bring an umbrella. Be prepared for a very loud show. You're about to experience some- thing you've never seen before." Showtimes are Friday, March 25, at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 26, at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 27, at 2 p.m. e Crown Complex Arena is lo- cated at 1960 Coliseum Dr. For more information and tickets, visit : www. monstertruckz.com. Monster Truckz offers outdoor fun for all ages by ASHLEY SHIRLEY ASHLEY SHIRLEY, Staff Writer. COMMENTS? editor@ upandcomingweekly.com. 910- 484-6200. All American Homes Presents Throwback Collaboration Band with Special Guest judah Marshall Food, Soft Drinks, Beer & Wine on Sale Cash Bar w/ all ABC Permits PLUS Music, dancing, food + Fun! Continue the fun at our After Party 10 pm-UNTIL Gates open 5:00 musical Guest 6:00-7:00 TCB 7:30-10:00 FREE CONCERT! April 1 st KIM EVERS TEAM