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Inside Fayetteville MARCH 1 Dr. Seuss' Birthday Children from toddler age through grade school are invited to celebrate the birth of one of America's favorite children's book authors with read- ings, puppet shows, activities and more. Celebrations are taking place at various public library branches. MARCH 6 A Historic Partnership: King Louis XVI, France, and the American Revolution An international panel discussion on the American Revolution and the im- portant role played by Louis XVI of France. The panel moderator is Tim White, editorial page editor for The Fayetteville Observer. Headquarters Library. Information: 910.483.7727 ext. 202. MARCH 8 Military Affairs Council 2012 Command Performance Breakfast Meet and hear military leaders ad- dress on-going operations at Fort Bragg and Pope Army Air Field at the Crown. Information and to register online, www.fayettevillenc- chamber.org. MARCH 8 — 11 Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus The circus is coming to town! See Dimitri the Strong Man, Motorcycle Mania, Epic Asian Elephants, the Wheel of Steel and Hand Balancers at the Crown Coliseum. Ringling Bros. Presents Barnum Bash with its outlandish thrills, hilarious high- jinks and majestic animals. Informa- tion: www.atthecrown.com. 46 | March/April • 2012 MARCH 11 Rodgers and Hammerstein Extravaganza Maestro David Michael Wolff and more than forty musicians from the Carolina Philharmonic present a tribute to Rodgers and Hammer- stein, including tunes from "Okla- homa!", "Carousel" and "The Sound of Music" in the Robert E. Lee Au- ditorium at Pinecrest High School in Southern Pines. Information: www.carolinaphil.org; 910.687.4746. MARCH 14 — 15 Hugs & Kisses Consignment Sale One of the biggest and most popular consignment sales in the area, featuring thousands of clothing, toys, furniture and other items for children. The Open-to-the-public hours are March 14 10 a.m. — 8 p.m.; March 15 10 a.m. — 6 p.m.; March 16 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. (1/2 price sale) and the Cumberland County Expo Center. Information: hugsandkisses consignment.com. MARCH 16 — APRIL 1 "The Spitfire Grill" One of the most often-produced new American musicals. Based on the award-winning film by Lee David Zlotoff, the musical depicts the jour- ney of Percy, a young woman just released from prison who decides to start her life anew in a rural Wiscon- sin town-Gilead. Cape Fear Regional Theater. Information: 910.323.4233; www.cfrt.org. MARCH 20 Let's Talk About It: Mad Women in the Attic A unique reading series featur- ing lively discussion of five novels written about women and their discovery for identity made possible by a grant from the NC Humanities Council, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the NC Center for the Book. Registration is required and can be done online, by telephone, or in person at any branch. Information: 910.483.7727 ext. 202, text "ccplinfo" to 66746, or email: clf@cumberland.lib.nc.us. MARCH 23 Joshua and David Michael Wolff The Wolff Brothers join forces on two pianos for their first joint concert to play the music of George Gershwin, Art Tatum, Fats Waller and more. Joshua and David Michael Wolff, Conductor of the Carolina Philharmonic, began their studies as classical pianists. As a teen- ager, Joshua was drawn to jazz and never turned back. They've pursued parallel careers worldwide, but have never given a concert together until now. At Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Information: www.caroli- naphil.org. 910.687.4746. MARCH 24 Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra The world premier of Maestro Fakhouri's original composition "Furia" & Beethoven's 9th Sym- phony, "Ode to Joy." "Furia" melds the emotional intensity of the Three Furies of classical mythology with the haunting and introspective themes of Francisco Goya's Black Paintings. Beethoven's 9th, "Ode to Joy" is one of the most exhilarating and best known works of classical music. Methodist Univeristy, Reeves Auditorium. Information: www. fayettevillesymphony.org.

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