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Inside Fayetteville NOVEMBER 2 NC Governor's Conference for Women An annual convening of more than 1,500 women from across the state at the Charlotte Convention Center for dialogue on a variety of women's issues. The day-long event includes a mix of speakers, entertainment and an interactive expo for networking, information sharing and educa- tion. Information: www.ncwomens conference.com, 980.225.1212 NOVEMBER 3 — 6 45th Annual Holly Day Fair The largest holiday gift and craft show in Eastern North Carolina, sponsored each year by the Junior League for Fayetteville and held at the Crown Expo Center. Items avail- able include Christmas decorations, crafts, jewelry, clothes, toys, food specialties, household accents and much more. Information: 910-323- 5509, www.hollydayfair.com NOVEMBER 4 —13 Heroes Homecoming The City of Fayetteville is inviting all Vietnam veterans to come here to receive their long overdue thanks and welcome home with more than 60 events around the city. Most of the events are free for all to attend but Vietnam veterans may receive free admission to ticketed events by pre-registering online at www. heroeshomecoming.com. Highlights include: a huge downtown parade and family day, a Darius Rucker/ Thompson Square/Justin Moore concert and a USO variety show featuring Connie Stevens, The Lib- erty Bells and Adrian Cronauer and more than 60 exhibits related to the Vietnam War around town. 38 | November/December • 2011 NOVEMBER 4 —13 "Miss Saigon" Musical The Cape Fear Regional Theater will feature the Broadway hit musical "Miss Saigon" as part of the city's Heroes Homecoming celebration. Information: 910.323.4233, www.cfrt.org NOVEMBER 4 — 5 "Truth and Consequences" The Gilbert Theater will feature this theatrical performance of poetry, music, play readings an interviews. Information: 910.678.7186, www.gilbertheater.com NOVEMBER 5 Fallen Warrior Rugby Tournament Men and women's rugby teams will play in honor of the more than 100 Fallen Ruggers who have lost their lives while serving their coun- try. Each player will proudly wear a Memorial Shirt crafted in honor of the fallen comrade they will repre- sent. Jordan Soccer Complex. Infor- mation: www.heroescrusade.com NOVEMBER 10 8th Annual Red & White Wine Gala Join the Highlands Chapter of the American Red Cross for the 8th An- nual Red & White Wine Gala at The Holiday Inn Bordeaux and Confer- ence Center. The event will feature more than 75 wines and a lavish hors d'oeurves buffet, provided by award-winning chefs. Information: 910.867.8151 NOVEMBER 19 Taste of Home Cooking Show Learn helpful tips and cooking techniques as instructors demon- strate how to create flavorful dishes. All attendees receive a gift bag and a cookbook. Crown Center Arena. Information: 910.438.4100, www.atthecrown.com NOVEMBER 19 Beethoven's "Leonore" Overture The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra will feature masterworks from some of the classical music giants includ- ing: Dvoøák's tragic Symphony No. 7, Beethoven's ever-popular heroic "Leonore" Overture No. 3, and Saint- Saëns' playful Cello Concerto No. 1. Seabrook Auditorium. Information: 910.433.4690, www.fayetteville symphony.org NOVEMBER 25 A Dickens Holiday Join The Arts Council in rolling back the clock to Charles Dickens' time to revel in Victorian holiday traditions in downtown Fayetteville. Horse drawn carriages will roll up and down Hay Street, merchants' windows will be adorned with Victorian holiday decorations and artisans and vendors will be selling delightful treats as carolers sing classic holiday songs. The highlight of the evening is a candlelight processional to the Market House to watch a tree lighting and fireworks. Information: 910.323.1776, www.theartscouncil.com NOVEMBER 26 — 27 "Heart of Christmas Show" Delight in holiday music and dance numbers performed by some of Fay- etteville's most talented kids, tweens and teens. Crown Center Theater. Information: 910.438.4100, www.atthecrown.com

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