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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6 May 20-26, 2015 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Vitamins & Herbs Immune Support Gluten/Allergen Free Foods Essential Oils www.applecratenc.com Fayetteville 2711 Raeford Rd. #110 426-7777 Hope Mills 5430 Camden Rd. #103 432-8800 www.applecratenc.com at Historic Hornes fusion taco emporium LUNCH & DINNER Beer • Wine Redefined Tacos & more 124 Hay Street • Downtown Fayetteville • 910.491.5926 your uniquely Delicious Downtown Dining Destination downtown FAYETTEVILLE A long the brick-lined streets of Downtown Fayetteville, you'll find many exclusive shops, restaurants and salons welcoming both residents and visitors alike with open doors, friendly smiles and Southern hospitality. Hidden above many of the shops and Downtown businesses are charming apartments in which many military families call home. One such family is Jen and James Bordelon, whose Hay Street apartment has just as much charm as it does flair. James and Jen's home, a beautiful apartment complete with exposed brick, a picturesque view of bustling Hay Street, and a rooftop patio overlooking Downtown, is the perfect fit for the young couple. Previously living in Washington D.C., the pair chose to live Downtown to take advantage of the unique culture and atmosphere the area has to offer. Both from the South, the two appreciate the charm in the "Cosmopolitan part of town," as Jen refers to it. "We wanted to take advantage of the Downtown area while we could," says Jen, wanting to enjoy the perks of "city life" before they have children. And the couple is doing just that. From frequenting the restaurants Downtown, to grabbing coffee with local shop owners, the couple is taking full advantage of all the area offers. The two said the amount of military families living Downtown may be surprising. Referring to Downtown as a "hidden military community," they say most couples they meet living Downtown have the same appreciation for the culture of the community. "We like to take advantage of the Downtown music and culture," James says, with Jen echoing how much the couple enjoys nights at The Cameo and dinners at many of the great restaurants. "Plus, we like to support what's going on Downtown," James adds. Culture & Charm: Living in the of America's Hometown And they say they caught it at the perfect time. "Whenever I talk to older residents of the community, they always say 'you caught it at the upswing,'" James says. This may be attributed to the ever-growing efforts to revitalize Downtown, which continues to help the area grow. With locally-owned cafés, upscale boutiques, and family-owned restaurants flourishing in the area, it's easy to see why the area is attracting so many new residents. He also says many people he talks to have long-term plans of staying, which is evident of the upswing of the area. With Fort Bragg just a short drive away, Downtown is a great fit for military families. James also appreciates the tight-knit community Downtown offers, which gives him peace of mind. He knows shop owners, residents and their friends alike are "keeping an eye on Jen and keeping her engaged," when he's away with work. They both also appreciate Downtown because they understand the military and the lifestyle that comes with it. With a tight-knit community, convenient locally-owned shops and restaurants, and the hometown feeling that Fayetteville is so famous for, many military families are happy to call Downtown Fayetteville home. EVENTS MAY 21 Avenue Q Opening night Thursday May 21 7:30 p.m. cfrt.org This unapologetically adult musical Avenue Q takes Sesame Street into the real world with hilarious results as recent grad Princeton navigates post-college life. MAY 22 4TH FRIDAY NOW FEATURING FAYETTEVILLE AFTER 5 Downtown's summer tradition, Fayetteville After 5, will now be featured on 4th Friday! Bring the whole family Downtown for a night of fun and entertainment starting at 5 p.m., including specials at the Downtown restaurants and shops. Stay for the free concert featuring Heart Brigade and Mostley Crue at Festival Park! MAY 24 Fayetteville Symphony At Festival Park 12:00pm – 11:00 pm fayettevillesymphony.org MAY 25 Memorial Day Ceremony At Freedom Memorial Park 10 a.m. MAY 28 Spring Concert Series At Cape Fear Botanical Garden 6:30 p.m. capefearbg.org Featuring Connie McCoy Rogers & Mo Jazz. JUNE 2 Nature Tales At Cape Fear Botanical Garden 10 a.m. capefearbg.org This free preschool story and nature time explores a different natural science theme each month!