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CityViewNC.com | 17 Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra fills performance venues including Seabrook Auditorium at Fayetteville State University and historic St. John's Episcopal Church on Green Street. e lineup includes season concerts, community concerts and student concerts. e orchestra, which was founded in 1956, brings professional musicians from across the region to connect local residents with music from the world's greatest composers. e orchestra also partners with community organizations and schools such as Methodist University, Cape Fear Regional eatre, Fayetteville State University, aer- school programs, and Head Start. e symphony's 2023-24 concert lineup includes: "Spooktacular," Oct. 28; Vivaldi's "e Four Seasons," Nov. 18; "Holiday Pops," Dec. 9; "Strings Serenade," Jan. 20; "Blazin' Brass," March 9; the Kruger Brothers, April 20; and "Bad to the Bones," May 11. Single tickets range from $5 for children to $32 for adult general admission. Discounts are available for seniors, Cumberland County Schools employees, military personnel and college students. For the second year, the symphony is partnering with local breweries for smaller performances. Orchestra musicians will perform at local pubs, bars and breweries where music lovers can have a beer or other favorite beverage. Admission to Symphony on Tap shows is free. Upcoming venues include a string quartet at James Creek Cider House, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10; jazz trio at Heckler, 7 p.m. Feb. 13; violin and piano duet at Gaston Taproom, 7 p.m. March 15; Dirty Whiskey, 7 p.m. April 13; violin and piano duet, District House of Taps, noon May 5. Call 910-433-4690 or visit fayettevillesymphony.org. Friends of the Cumberland County Library strives to celebrate ideas, promote creativity, connect people and enrich lives. e organization supports the library in fulfilling its literary, educational, technological, community and cultural purposes. Its volunteers enhance library services by encouraging gis, endowments and financial support that would not otherwise be possible. Benefits include members-only book sales E ngl i s h a s a S e c ond L a ng ua ge (E S L ) Cl a s s e s (For adult English language learners who want to improve their speaking, listening, reading, and English writing skills) In addition to regular class instruction, FTCC offers: • Afternoon mini-classes on special topics • A computer lab for your use when classes are not in session • Information on citizenship, civics, and getting your native language transcripts evaluated and • Assistance in finding educational opportunities beyond College & Career Readiness when ready to move forward Cost: Free! Class Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Class Types: Face to face, online, blended Locations: Many locations in Cumberland County, including FTCC's Fayetteville campus and Fort Liberty esl@faytechcc.edu or (910) 678-8461 CORPORATE & CONTINUING EDUCATION 910.484.8108 | www.sullivanshighland.com 610 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301 Family is at the heart of everything we do. ~ Karen Sullivan Mercer and Edward Mercer FUNERAL SERVICES ~ CREMATION ~ PRENEED HigHland Funeral Service & crematory, inc. SULLIVAN'S

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