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 October 25 - 31, 2023 UCW 3 Submit your events and activities to editor@upandcomingweekly.com WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLy.COM WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 FTCC GUEST ARTIST CONCERT SERIES CUMBERLAND HALL AUDITROIUM The FTCC Guest Artist Concert Series presents an evening of musical delight with the talented Lannie Battistini. Join the series at the Cumberland Hall Auditorium for a captivating concert experience. Battistini, a renowned jazz pianist and producer, is a Grammy award-winning artist and an accomplished composer and arranger. His albums and compositions have garnered praise for their exceptional musicality and universal appeal, earning him numerous prestigious accolades both nationally and internationally. For more information visit the Faceook event link at https://bit.ly/3tAHllU SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 FALL FESTIVAL GRAY'S CREEK FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION 18 6 p.m. Downtown Fayetteville is about to come alive with the soulful sounds of jazz at the All-American City Jazz Festival on Oct. 28. Join the Sandhills Jazz Society at Festival Park for an unforgettable evening of remarkable performances and infectious rhythms. General Admission is $35, VIP available for $100. For more information and tickets visit www.sandhillsjazz.com or call 910-987-2426. 10:30 a.m. Toddler and preschool story time at the library is celebrating Halloween. Join the Bordeaux Community Library for stories, songs and more. There will also be a craft and coloring sheet after the story. Costumes are welcomed! This free event is intended for children up to 5 years old. For more information call 910-424-4008. TRICK-OR-TREAT DOWNTOWN DOWNTOWN FAYETTEVILLE 4 p.m. Dress up in your Halloween best and head downtown for some trick-or-treating. Local businesses, merchants, and retailers in Downtown Fayetteville will be passing out candy to Trick-or-Treaters of all ages from 4 to 6 p.m. For more information visit www.visitdowntownfayetteville.com TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 9 a.m. POUND has come to Fort Liberty. It is an exhilarating cardio workout that takes inspiration from the energetic and sweat-inducing experience of drumming. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, this class offers a unique opportunity to try out your new favorite workout. Don't miss out on the chance to bring a friend and join in on the fun! DoD ID needed to enter the installation. Class is $5 For more information visit the Faceook event link at https://bit.ly/3FladRR 7 p.m. MONDAY, OCTOBER 30 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 12 p.m. ALL-AMERICAN CITY JAZZ FESTIVAL FESTIVAL PARK 3 p.m. Join Gray's Creek Fire Department: Station 18 for an enjoyable seasonal gathering filled with activities such as games, trunk or treat, tasty snacks, face painting, and many more kid and family friendly things to enjoy! For more information visit the Facebook event link at https://bit.ly/3rMt8Sw SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 6 p.m. Our Mid-South Sports Game-of-the-Week finds Jack Britt and South View in a deja vu position as they were in the final game last year. The winner has the potential of moving on while the loser most likely stays home. Join Steve Driggers as he hosts the coaches show "Inside-the-Huddle," followed by the pre-game show with Steve, Chris Koonce and Bill McMillan. Kickoff from "Tiger" stadium is set for 7:30 p.m. Tune in to SUNNY 94.3 or stream live on midsouthsports.net. H IS FOR HALLOWEEN BORDEAUX COMMUNITY LIBRARY VALLEY AUTO WORLD HIGH SCHOOL GAME OF THE WEEK MINI RENAISSANCE FAIRE GASTON BREWING TAPROOM OCTOBER POUND CLASSES HERCULES PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTER FORT LIBERTY Prepare yourself for the inaugural MinRen event at Gaston Brewing Taproom & Brewery! The MinRen is a charming renaissance faire on a smaller scale. It will feature talented local artisans, delectable food trucks, and activi- ties for the whole family. For more information visit the Facebook event link at https://bit.ly/3rPwSTg or call 910-920-4071.