Up and Coming Weekly is a weekly publication in Fayetteville, NC and Fort Bragg, NC area offering local news, views, arts, entertainment and community event and business information.
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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM APRIL 27 - MAY 03, 2022 UCW 23 With the return of a full-blown Fayetteville Dogwood Festival just behind us, it's easy to tell Spring has sprung in North Carolina. Let the outdoor everything begin! No better way to forget the weirdest summers ever than to simply glance at what lies ahead and make new memo- ries as we embrace all we can. April will go out in a glorious glow as Israel Houghton, Hezekiah Walker and Fred Hammond bring their Fes- tival of Praise to the Crown Coliseum for an amazing night of Gospel music. e month of May holds plenty of promise for us all. e annual National Day of Prayer on ursday, May 5, unites people of faith and gives us an opportunity to come together as friends and neigh- bors, seeking God and the best way forward for our communities near and far. at same day, Fayetteville's Festival Park will come alive with touring and Christian recording artists Seventh Day Slumber. As they crisscross the country on their "Death by Admiration Tour," the band promises a high-energy evening of music meant to turn more than just heads. e lyrics of their songs, and the message they bring on and off stage are meant to turn both hearts and minds to a future none of us control. e free concert includes tour mates Decyfer Down, Spoken and Amongst the Giants at Festival Park, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Fayetteville Dinner eatre keeps the summer fun happening again this year with their Gates Four Sum- mer Concert Series. After an exciting kickoff in April, the musical pump is primed and ready to deliver some of the most loved hits of the 70s and 80s with a tribute to the rocking female sister act, Heart, during a lively show on Friday, May 6. ere's an incred- ible lineup all summer long, making it completely worth being on the mail- ing list for all they're bringing to the community indoors and out. All of these events provide a perfect backdrop and opportunities to get to- gether as we warm up for summer. In just a few short weeks, we'll celebrate Memorial Day. Our high school seniors will move their tassels from right to left as they cross the stage and receive their diplo- mas at Cumberland County's Crown Coliseum. Whether it's a trip to the beach, a flight across the country, or some of the best local entertainment ever as- sembled, I hope this will be a summer to remember for all the right reasons. Celebrate life, celebrate family, and celebrate the return of the most excit- ing season in North Carolina! C'mon Summer … you are welcome here! DAN DEBRULER, General Manager, WCLN. Comments? Editor@upandcomingweekly. com. 910-484-6200. Bid farewell to Spring and welcome a multitude of summer events by DAN DEBRULER FAITH Photo courtesy of Pexels 4104 Raeford Rd. Fayetteville, NC 28304 910.483.1234 www.bryanhonda.com Proudly Serving Our Community For 75 Years. Home of the Bryan Honda $3,010 Advantage!