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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM 14 UCW OCTOBER 26 - NOVEMBER 1, 2022 Visit a local haunt and get your spook on at the 1897 Poe House. e Cape Fear Museum of the Historical Complex is hosting night tours with a Halloween historical twist. Visitors to Halloween Revels: Night Tours will be transported back in time and witness a series of short vignettes. e guests will become immersed in early 20th-cen- tury cultural norms, music and poetry. "You're actually watching a scripted play with different scenes and skits in each of the rooms of the historic Poe House. So you get guided through. And what makes it fun, of course, is it's after dark, it's at night. And we have the actors from the Gilbert portraying members of the Poe family, and they do different Halloween scenes, including customs, poems, and music that would have been appropriate for the time period of the early 1900s. So you're kind of traveling back in time to a Halloween 100 years ago, over 100 years ago." Megan Maxwell, the education coordinator of 1897 Poe House at the Museum of the Cape Fear Complex, said. e tour is played out like a scripted historical theater show. Actors from the Gilbert eater will give the night tours even more realism. One of those actors is a local fan-favorite, James Dean. Dean recently was in "e Man Who Shot Liberty Valance." He's also played Scrooge in "A Christ- mas Carol" in the past. He will be taking on the role of Mr. Poe this year. is will be the eleventh year that the Museum has held these 'spooky' Halloween tours. It first started as a free and small event with actors who mainly improvised as there was no script. Two years into that, a script was finally written and every year it changes. "I try and change the script up every year so people that come every year don't see the same thing," Maxwell said. "So this year we have a new script, new scenes, new actors. So if you're a repeat visitor, it's not going to be the same show. You're going to see something different this year." e tours are family-friendly; however, it is dark and spooky. Parents must make their own judgment on whether their child can handle it. e $5 tickets must be bought beforehand; however, if the tour is not sold out, there may be tickets at the door. Tickets are only good for the time slot purchased. Guests should arrive at least 15 minutes before their tour time. Check-in is at the front table in the front yard. "It's going to be a little dark because we like it spooky. So when people come up, they get a pro- gram, they check in, they can relax on the front porch until it's their tour time and then they'll have guides that lead them through the house, so they'll get an introduction about what to expect. And then we'll start the show," Maxwell said. ere are two nights left for the tours — Oct. 27 and Oct. 28. Tours will run on the half hour each night and will be limited to 15 people per tour. Touring hours begin at 6 p.m. and finish at 10 p.m. Poe House offers historical haunt with Night Tours by HANNAH LEE EVENTS HANNAH LEE, Assistant Editor. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcom- ingweekly.com. 910-484-6200 ASHLEY SHIRLEY, Staff Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomin- gweekly.com. 910-484-6200 FSO brings "Something in the Wind" to local audiences by ASHLEY SHIRLEY e Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra invites one and all to experience "Something in the Wind" on Saturday, Nov. 5 at St. John's Episcopal Church. e mellow sounds of brass and wood- wind instruments are the perfect accompani- ment to the falling leaves and autumn weather as the calendar picks up speed toward the holidays. e 75-minute concert will feature string per- formances while bringing special attention to the trumpet, bassoon, flute and oboe. "I know for certain these instruments and their beauty will provide such a warm feeling in a venue like St. John," shared Meghan Woolbright, marketing manager for the Fayetteville Sym- phony Orchestra. "It's the perfect way to start the season." From the pews of St. John's, guests will be treated to selected pieces from Guissepe Torelli's "Concerto in D Major," Vivaldi's "Concerto for Bassoon," and other uplifting selections which will highlight the skills and talents of four FSO soloists. Dr. Timothy Altman will perform a trumpet solo during the event. Patrick Herring will solo on bassoon, Sarah Busman on flute, and Jessica Miller on oboe will bring the music of classical masters beautifully to life in a concert meant to stir the heartstrings. "I believe everybody, no matter where you come from or who you are, deserves the oppor- tunity to be inspired by beautiful music," Wool- bright stated. "We strive to entertain, inspire and educate people with the music we play — we believe our music can resonate emotionally with people, and we want to share that." November 5th's ticketed performance is the first of four to be held in churches around the city this concert season. Events are a mix of ticketed, and community concerts focused on the holidays and will infuse some musical joy into the most wonderful time of the year. Early December will bring a collaboration with Cumberland Choral Arts to perform Handel's "Messiah" and a festive concert entitled Holiday Brass. In January, the symphony will perform Dan Forrest's "Jubilate Deo" at First Presbyterian Church. e Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra has been a mainstay of the arts community for more than 50 years. eir professionalism and genuine love for the craft of music have made them a leading force behind music and arts education in the region. First and foremost, the FSO believes in pro- moting, supporting and creating beautiful music easily accessed by the public in an effort to build a more culturally engaged community. "I believe anyone who enjoys music and live performances will love this show," Woolbright admitted. "Anyone who seeks to be entertained, educated, and inspired should come to listen — it's an awesome opportunity to spend time with your family and friends. e orchestra isn't for any certain class of people — we try to make sure our concerts are for everybody." Guests can purchase tickets by calling 910-433- 4690 or online at www.fayettevillesymphony.org. Tickets are $32 for adults and $25 for seniors, mil- itary and Cumberland County School employees. Student and children's tickets are $8 and $5. St. John's Episcopal Church is located at 302 Green St., and guests are permitted to park at the church during the performance which begins at 7:30 p.m. e 1897 Poe House will host Haunted Tours Oct. 27 and 28. (Photo courtesy 1897 Poe House) Patrick Herring Dr. Timothy Altman Jessica Miller Sarah Busman