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 JANUARY 4 - 10, 2023 UCW 3 JANUARY 20 - 29 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA FAYETTEVILLE PIE COMPANY Plunge into the depths with Sweet Tea Shakespeare as they travel 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Join the most innovative theatre group in Fayetteville for a unique immersive retelling of the classic Jules Verne tale. Savor Fayetteville Pie Company's unique curated menu while div- ing into the thrilling tale of deep-sea adventure. In this contemporary adaptation, the enigmatic Captain Nemo captains the Nautilus, the world's first submarine, bringing Professor Aronnax, assistant Conseil and harpooner Ned Land on an epic quest across the seven seas, encountering mysterious and deadly sea creatures, natives of exotic lands, and deadly enemies. Tickets can be bought at sweetteashakespeare.com/20000l-fayetteville-nc-events-janu- ary-2023. MATILDA: THE MUSICAL CAPE FEAR REGIONAL THEATRE Matilda is an extraordinary girl with an appetite for books. As her vivid imagination pushes every boundary, she dares to dream of a better life and becomes the hero of her own story. Based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl, this TONY Award-winning musical revels in the magic of childhood and proves that you're never too young to be a hero! Rated PG for Parental Guidance. This play contains some mild adult themes. Ticket prices range from $19 to $37. JANUARY 26 - 29 Submit your events and activities to editor@upandcomingweekly.com WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLy.COM JANUARY 20 STARS AND CONSTELLATIONS LAKE RIM PARK Winter nights are the premier time to view the night sky. Learn about our constellations, other celestial objects and the folklore behind them. Bring telescopes and binoculars if you have them. This program occurs after park operating hours. Please arrive promptly at 6 p.m. so staff can let you in the gate. Dress for the weather. This event is open for all ages and is free. Call or register online at register.fcpr.us. JOSHUA LOZOFF: LIFE IS MAGIC CAPE FEAR VINEYARD & WINERY Joshua Lozoff is a speaker/magician/ mentalist, and former TV and film actor. He currently tours the United States performing his magic and men- talism show "Life is Magic" at perform- ing arts centers and corporate events. His credits include the popular feature film Clueless and his acclaimed recurring role on Cheers as Gino Tortelli. Lazoff will not only perform in front of the crowd but also be in the audience performing tricks before the official show starts. From 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., there will be a cocktail hour and then a prime rib dinner at 7 p.m. The magic show will follow dinner. Tickets can be bought at whiteumbrel- lagroup.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/24. JANUARY 28 JANUARY 21 WINTER WONDERLAND SNEAKER BALL VOLTA SPACE The purpose of this gala is to bring the community together and celebrate the life of those who lost their lives to senseless gun violence and violence overall. Heal the Ville's mission and vision are to provide an environment of elegance and peace. This year's theme is "It's Time for a Social Change." Bringing the community to- gether one sneaker at a time to end violence by providing a magical night of dancing, laughter, food, speakers, and beauty. Allowing the voices of the community that have lived these tragedies and community guests to share what is available for the individuals who need assistance to cope mentally, physically, and emotionally. Together the community can and will decrease gun violence one sneaker at a time. JANUARY 21 JUBILATE DEO CONCERT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Dan Forrest's Jubilate Deo exemplifies the Psalm 100 text, "O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands," by including move- ments in seven different languages. Experience influences from different musical cultures as the Fayetteville Symphony and voices from First Presbyterian Church take you on a joyous and worldly journey with Dan Forrest's beloved Jubilate Deo. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. and tickets can be bought at ci.ovationtix.com/36404/production/1124293. POLAR BEAR PLUNGE SMITH LAKE Join Fort Bragg MWR for a Tiki themed Polar Bear Plunge! There will be music, hot cocoa, hot coffee and a warming area. Floating rubber ducks will be out in the swimming area with numbers written on the bottom of each one. When the horn goes off, you will jump into the water and retrieve a duck. The numbers on the bottom will enter you into a drawing for prizes (bowling, ice skating, cabin rental, shotgun passes, etc.). Sign- in begins at 9 a.m. This event is open to DoD ID cardholders. All ages are welcome. It is a $5 fee and you can register at Smith Lake. For more information, call (910) 396-0005. JANUARY 28 JANUARY 31 LONGLEAF PINE LAKE RIM PARK The pine tree is North Carolina's State Tree. While it wasn't officially desig- nated as such, most people believe that the honor was reserved for the longleaf pine specifically. Find out what makes this tree so important to our state's history and to the nature of the Southeast. At the end of the event, participants can take home a free longleaf pine cone. This event is free and is open to people of all ages. The event starts at 3 p.m. and ends around 4:30 p.m. Call or register online at register.fcpr.us.