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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM JULY 20 - 26, 2022 UCW 3 Submit your events and activities to editor@upandcomingweekly.com WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLy.COM THURSDAY, JULY 21 OPERATION HALYARD AIRBORNE AND SPECIAL OPERATIONS MUSEUM Operation Halyard is a unique exhibition highlighting the heroic mission to rescue downed U.S. Airmen from Nazi-occupied Serbia during the waning months of World War II. Operation Halyard was the largest and most successful rescue mission of American aircrews in our nation's history. Learn how between August through December 1944, a three-man Office of Strategic Services team, Serbian anti-fascist/anti-communist partisans, known as "Chetniks," and the 1st Air Crew Rescue Unit of the U.S. 15th Air Force, airlifted more than 500 U.S. airman out of Serbia. Operation Halyard: The Greatest Rescue Mission of World War II is on loan from the Halyard Mission Foundation and will be displayed in the U.S Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum lobby through Nov. 13. SATURDAY, JULY 23 CITY MARKET FAYETTEVILLE HISTORY MUSEUM 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. City Market at the Museum is a year-round, open-air market featuring local produce and artisans. Typical offerings include blended teas, handmade pottery, soaps, soy candles, glass beaded jewelry, han- dblown glass, tie dyes, crystals, watercolors, custom designs, cookies, muffins, specialty coffee, music and much more. The market is held on the grounds of the Fayetteville History Museum. Built in 1890, the Fayetteville History Museum is a living link to downtown Fayetteville's past. From Native American trails to steam- boats and trains, explore the importance of the early trade communities of Cross Creek and Campbellton. This museum outlines the development of the plank road system that connected Fayetteville to other towns throughout North Carolina. Afri- can American slave labor was used to build the plank roads. Formerly, the building was home to the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railroad Company, which opened in Fayetteville in 1879 as a reorganization of the former Western railroad. GARDEN GONE WILD CAPE FEAR BOTANICAL GARDEN noon – 5 p.m. Join Cape Fear Botanical Garden for an unusual safari with the "Garden Gone Wild" Topiary Exhibit. Eleven topiaries made of living plants will take over the Garden — all of which have never been seen in Fayetteville before! The topiaries are on loan from Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus, Ohio. The topiaries, filled with living materials to resemble various animals and insects, will reside at the Garden through Dec. 31. TAI CHI CAPE FEAR BOTANICAL GARDEN 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Practice tai chi, a flowing eastern exercise with instructor Rich Martin while overlook- ing the garden. This event is held every Tuesday indoors or outside depending on the weather. Prices are $15 for a single class. Registration is available for purchase in the gift shop. TUESDAY, JULY 26 FRIDAY, JULY 22 4TH FRIDAY DOWNTOWN FAYETTEVILLE 6 p.m. – 9 p.m Join downtown Fayetteville as the District comes alive with performances every 4th Friday of the month. During the 4th Friday event, visitors can check out over 200 businesses, restaurants and attractions. There will be a variety of buskers on the streets throughout the District. There will also be various vendors and food carts to explore. To view a map of downtown, visit visitdowntownfayetteville.com/all-business-listings. Call the Cool Spring Downtown District's office at 910-222-1089 or email marketing@coolspringfay.org for additional information. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. SUNDAY, JULY 24 SATURDAY, JULY 23 WEDDING EXPO IRON MIKE CONFERENCE CENTER 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Let Iron Mike Conference Center help you plan your wedding and check out all that Iron Mike Conference Center offers to make your special day memorable. Sample food options and visit various vendors, including photographers, bakeries and more. There is no cost associated with attending this event. To reserve a spot, call Iron Mike Conference Center. Conveni- ently located on Fort Bragg, the Iron Mike Conference Center provides an excellent setting for any function and is open to the public for private events. Registration is not required but is strongly encouraged. "PERICLES" 321 ARCH ST. 6:45 p.m. "Pericles" is an extraordinary and epic tale of hope and love. Sail the seas as Pericles faces off against an evil, adulterous king, and fights off the best of the best to win the love of his life, and wrecks every ship he puts his feet on. Join Sweet Tea Shakespeare for the thrilling story of a young prince finding his way in the ancient Mediterranean. Sweet Tea Shake- speare plays provide an interactive play-going experience with live music before every show starting at 6:45 p.m. Most shows feature an array of snacking and drinking options, some of which may constitute a light meal. Food, signature sweet tea, craft beer, wine and seasonal cocktails are available. Outside food and drink are not permitted unless otherwise noted. For additional information, ticket prices and showtimes, visit sweetteashakespeare.com. SUNDAY, JULY 24 FRIDAY, JULY 22 ROCKIN' ON THE RIVER CAMPBELLTON LANDING 6 p.m. Mark your calendars for a fantastic show at the river. Fayetteville Music Hall of Famer, Doyle Wood, and brings his new band, Autumn Tyde, who will take the stage first. Then at 8:15 p.m., the former front man for Sidewinder, Jan Fields, will bring his wheelhouse of vocal range to the river with Rev On, a Tribute to Foreigner. Entry and food and drink sales begin at 5 p.m. Organizers ask that attendees not bring outside bags, con - tainers or coolers. Identification is needed for armbands for alcohol.