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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM 22 UCW JUNE 15 - 21 2022 Solve the fictional mystery of Miss Veronica Falcone's disappearance during the first event of the Sunset Series on Friday, June 17, at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden. On August 26, 1947, Miss Fal- cone's motorcycle was found crashed at the bottom of the river. Police found that a brake cable was deliberately cut, rendering the brakes useless. ere are five suspects who may be responsible for her death. Guests are invited to crack the cold case — and they can bring their dogs to help sniff out the killer. e fictitious murder occurred in 1947, but attendees can use mod- ern technology to gather clues and investigate the case. e guest detectives will be able to scan a QR code to submit their findings online and receive in- structions for the next phase of the investigation. Prerecorded witness statements will be available for guests to view and use in solving the case. e 1940s-themed event features music from the era playing through- out the garden. Guests should dress to impress because there will be a contest for the best throwback styles from that period in fashion. Local dance instructor Molly Hamelin will teach guests how to get down with the lindy hop and jit- terbug during swing dance lessons. "We also got our hands on a 1949 Ford that will be a selfie spot, parked in the garden for visitors to take pictures with," said Meghan Woolbright, Cape Fear Botanical Garden marketing coordinator. To keep guest detectives from getting hungry on the job, the Jaz- N-Soul food truck will be on-site. Other vendors will be announced closer to the event. is marks the third year for the Sunset Series, a public event and fundraiser for the garden. Additional murder mystery events will be held on July 15 and August 19 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Dogs are allowed for the June 17 event only, but must be on a non- retractable leash. Guests should plan to pick up after their pets. e event is free for Cape Fear Botanical Garden members and $10 plus tax for non-members. Masks are not required this year. Visit www.capefearbg.org/event/ the-sunset-series to learn more. EVENT Crack a cold case at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden Sunset Series by CINDY WHITT Life is anything but expected We provide benets that your employees want for those unexpected moments in life, whether that's an accident, illness or injury. Colonial Life. Keep Unexpecting® Insurance products are underwritten by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, SC. Ⓒ2020 Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company. All rights reserved. Colonial Life is a registered trademark and marketing brand of Colonial life & Accident Insurance Company. 8-20 | NS-369880 Injury | Illness | Dental | Vision | Life steven.grimes@coloniallifesales.com 910-916-7191 That's why we're here. CINDY WHITT, Staff Writer. COM- MENTS? Editor@upandcomingweek- ly.com. 910-484-6200 Guest detectives attending the Cape Fear Botanical Garden's Sunset Series event will collect clues to solve a fictitious cold case murder while enjoying music and food. Guests can also participate in dance lessons. (2021 event photos courtesy of Cape Fear Botanical Garden)