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September 16, 2014

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10 SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2014 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM ARTS MEDIA MEDIA Best Art Gallery The Arts Council of Fayetteville-Cumberland County 301 Hay Street 910.323.1776 www.theartscouncil.com The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County was founded in 1973. As a link between artists, arts and cultural organizations and the community, The Arts Council administers programs in partnership with a variety of local agencies to stimulate com- munity development through the arts. The Arts Council supports individual creativity, cultural preservation, economic development and lifelong learning through the arts. As the primary steward of public and private funding for arts, cultural and histori- cal activities in the Cape Fear Region, The Arts Council and the agencies it supports is known for these core values: • Excellence in artistry and content of programs and pre- sentations • Accountability through best practices as non-profit organi- zations • Transparency in operations and decision-making • Collaboration - with many partners to leverage financial resources and expertise, and to build community consensus around cultural activities • Innovation - as leaders in cre- atively enhancing the reputa- tion and vitality of our city and county with a national and international audience The Arts Council: • Funds the arts, culture and his- tory throughout the county • Helps arts organizations oper- ate better • Works to educate our children • Serves as a key resource in making Cumberland County a good place to live, work and visit. • Manages the Arts Center facility and activities It is for the last bullet of its multitude of responsibilities that The Arts Council made the Best of Fayetteville list. The Arts Council's galleries, located at 301 Hay Street, have an ongoing rotation of art work that comes from not only within the community, but across the world. Admission to the galleries is free and they are open to the public. You can spend an afternoon strolling through the galleries and taking in some of the best exhibits in the community. The galleries are open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Fridays 9 a.m. to noon; and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. Currently on display at The Arts Council is Mediating Relevance: The Politics of Gender, which is presented by Ellington-White CDC. The show is up through Oct. 18. It presents works of art from many different perspectives, that investigate and question society's position or perceptions on gender roles and otherness. It is suggested for viewing by older audiences. Coming on Oct. 24, is Black & White, which is presented by The Arts Council. The show, which runs through Dec. 13, is an invitational exhibit presenting the striking contrast of two- and three-dimensional works created in black and white. Words and Pictures: Illustrated Works by Kadir Nelson, also presented by The Arts Council opens on Jan. 23 and is on display through Feb. 28. The Arts Council invites you to experience the strength, the poise and the beauty of works by nationally acclaimed artist Kadir Nelson. His breathtaking paintings from WE ARE THE SHIP: The Story of Negro League Baseball, which received high praise in Fayetteville in 2011, are part of this broad presentation of his award-winning works. The 15th Annual Cumberland County High School Juried Art Exhibition will feature drawings, paintings, sculptures and mixed media created by local high school art students. The show is presented by the Cumberland County Schools Arts Education Program. Earthy Abstraction is an invitational exhibition presented by Ellington-White CDC. Opening on March 27 and running through May 16, the show features the work of art- ists who work with natural materials of soil, stone, clay, found objects, wood and other natural materials to create two- and three-dimensional nonobjective works of art. One of the biggest shows of the year is Public Works 2015, which is an annual presentation by The Arts Council. Opening May 22 and running through June 20, the show allows the artist in all of us to come out of the closet and share our works of trees, triangles and trains, eagles and eyeballs with the community. More than 100 pieces of work repre- sent a cross section of subjects, styles and skill levels of our community. So now that you know what's happening at The Arts Council, stop in and see why it was voted The Best Art Gallery. - Best Cinema Complex Millstone 14 3400 Footbridge Lane 910.354.2121 Showtimes 910.354.2124 www.stonetheatres.com/#/millstone-14 There are theaters and then there are theaters. With the opening of the Millstone Theater in Hope Mills several years ago, Cumberland County residents were introduced to a higher level of cinematic viewing. The theater is multiplex, with numerous movies playing at once and offering a concession stand that can't be beat. Forget popcorn for your viewing snack, grab a pizza instead. The theater continues to find ways to enhance your experience from 3D glasses to private birthday party rooms. With all that it brings to the screen, it's easy to see what it has been voted The Best Cinema Complex for the last three years. KEEP • Top nominee by local attorneys for judicial appointment • Over twenty years legal experience in both civil and criminal court • Former prosecutor, Cumberland Co. District Attorney's O ce • UNC Law School Graduate • Duke University Graduate (Magna Cum Laude) www.JudgeClarkReaves.com Paid for by the Committee for Judge Clark Reaves

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