AUGUST 20-26, 2014 UCW 13
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Though summer may be coming to an end, 4th Friday is in full swing.
This family-friendly event puts all that downtown Fayetteville has to offer
on display. There is a huge variety of entertainment, culture and shopping;
resulting in something for everyone to enjoy on Aug. 22.
The Arts Council has brought incredible exhibits to the downtown area
for decades. It provides a space for local artists to display their talents
and ideas. This 4th Friday, the Arts Council has two events scheduled.
Inside the building is a new exhibit on display titled Mediating Relevance:
The Politics of Gender. This exhibit is designed to "investigate and ques-
tion society's position or perception on gender roles and otherness."
Outside the building, The Army Ground Forces Band Freedom's Groove
will perform. Both events begin at 7 p.m. and last until 9 p.m. The Arts
Council is located at 301 Hay St. For more information visit http://www.
theartscouncil.com/fourthmain.php.
Headquarters Library will offer a fun and educational event for all ages.
The Cape Fear Mineral and Gem Society will put on a demonstration in
the Pate Room from 7 to 8:45 p.m. They will have fossils, minerals and
gems of all kinds to show and discuss. There is a demonstration about
how to make cabochon gems on a polishing wheel. These gems are shaped
polished as opposed to the typical style of faceting. Softer stones are gen-
erally used in this process. Refreshments are provided and handmade jew-
elry and stones are available for purchase. Headquarters Library is located
at 300 Maiden Lane. For more information, call 424-4756 or visit http://
host7.evanced.info/cumberland/evanced/eventcalendar.asp?ln=ALL.
This month, Fascinate-U will have an activity for parents as well as chil-
dren. From 7 to 9 p.m. there is a certified car seat technician giving a free
workshop on how to properly install a child's car seat, and the importance
of proper car seat safety. For children there is a free craft available. This
month it is creating a "funky" self-portrait collage out of food. Admission
is free for the evening and the interactive museum is open late. Fascinate-
U is located at 116 Green St. For more information, call 829-9171 or visit
http://www.fascinate-u.com/contact.php.
Hay Street United Methodist Church is participating in the fun this
month by providing live music. From 6 to 7 p.m. the band Double Trouble
will perform, with The Ash Breeze performing until 8 p.m. There is also a
free fish craft for kids from 6 to 8 p.m. The church is located at 320 Hay
St. For more information, visit http://www.theartscouncil.com/fourth-
main.php.
There is also live music during the evening at the Market Square Coffee
House. The music begins at 7 p.m. and will feature local talent. The coffee
house is located at 106 Hay St. City Center Gallery and Books located at
112 Hay St. will also provide local entertainment from 6p.m. until 8 p.m.
Find out more about 4th Friday at www.theartscouncil.com.
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