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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM DECEMBER 14 - 20, 2022 UCW 3 Submit your events and activities to editor@upandcomingweekly.com WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLy.COM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY DISTRICT HOUSE OF TAPS Join Hope Mills Prime Movers for their very first Very Merry Christmas Party! This is a networking event so bring your business cards and your holiday spirit. Food, fun, drinks, and the best company around will be there! This holiday season Hope Mills Prime Movers will be sponsoring a family in need in the Hope Mills area, and they are asking the community to help. People can bring a gift to the Very Merry Christmas Party and drop it off, or people can purchase from the family wish list at https://www.amazon.com/.../holi- day/3L019QXKV1HID/guest-view. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 DISNEY ON ICE CROWN COMPLEX 7 p.m. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as govern- ess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision. Tickets can be bought at ci.ovationtix.com/36002/production/1138264. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. "Drawn to Combat: Bill Mauldin and the Art of War" is the most comprehensive exploration of the Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist's life and career. On loan from the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, Drawn to Combat will explore Mauldin's career with an in-depth focus on his unmatched skill in documenting and satirizing military and political affairs. This exhibit features nearly 150 of the Pulitzer Prize- winning cartoonist's original drawings and published cartoons, as well as personal material from Bill Mauldin's exceptional career. CRAFTING WITH SHELLS CLARK PARK 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Shells come in many different shapes, colors, and sizes. Learn a little bit about the animals that make them, and then try your hands at making a shell craft to take home. Lots of shells and crafting supplies will be on hand. These will be the perfect last-minute addition to your Christmas Tree. This crafting session is open to all ages and is free. Go to https://www.fcpr.us/parks-trails/parks/clark-park for more information on how to register for this class. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 HOLIDAY MYSTERY CAPE FEAR VINEYARD & WINERY 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery welcomes back Murder Mystery Productions for a Holiday Mystery: A Murder Mystery Dinner, and Show. Join the interactive cast for a night of mystery and discovery. Can you discover who did it? Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show begins at 6:30 pm. Dinner will be served family-style at each table and will be traditional holiday fare. Tickets are $35 for adults and $18 for kids. Tickets can be bought at eventscfvw.ticketleap. com/holiday-mystery. 6:30 p.m. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER! CAPE FEAR REGIONAL THEATRE 7:30 p.m. In this hilarious classic, a couple strugg- ling to put on a church Christmas page- ant is faced with casting the Herdman kids, probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem — and the fun— when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head-on! If you are looking for a chance to spend an hour of quality time with your family, take them to see The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! This is also a Military Appreciation Night. Active duty service members, veterans, and their families get 25% off tickets. Tickets can be bought at https://ci.ovationtix. com/36634/production/1134315. THE SOUND OF MUSIC THE GILBERT THEATER 6:30 p.m. Step inside the magical adventures of Disney's Frozen and Encanto as they are brought to life like never before at Disney On Ice! Dazzling ice skating transports you to Arendelle to be a part of Anna's adventure to find Elsa, whose icy powers unleashed an eternal winter. Olaf, Kristoff and Sven take you along as they encounter wintry conditions in a race to bring back summer. Then, enter the fantastical Madrigal family's Casita amidst the beautiful mountains of Colombia. Join Mirabel on her journey to save her enchanted family home alongside her sisters, Isabela and Luisa. Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, invite your family and friends to sing along to your favorite songs and celebrate the power of love and courage. Visit DisneyOnIce.com for SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 I DON'T WANT CHRISTMAS TO END CROWN COMPLEX 7 p.m. Join Zach Williams and special guest Ben Fuller on the I Don't Want Christmas to End Tour! Hear Zach's Christmas album in its entirety, along with some fan favorites from his recent albums, live this December. If you are a fan of contemporary Christian Christmas music with a southern rock vibe sound, this show is for you. Go to https://www.crowncom - plexnc.com/events/detail/zach-williams-i-dont-want-christmas-to-end-tour for more details. Doors open at 6 p.m. DRAWN TO COMBAT AIRBORNE & SPECIAL OPERATIONS MUSEUM