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Inside Fayetteville MARCH 24 — 25 American Girl Fashion Show Celebrate being a girl, both yester- day and today, through a colorful presentation of historical and con- temporary fashions. Enjoy elegant refreshments, enter to win door prizes, and learn how clothing has changed over the years to reflect history, culture, and girls' individual styles. Crown Center. Information: www.atthecrown.com. MARCH 29 — APRIL 15 "As You Like It" To escape death, the extraordinary Rosalind, her brave cousin Celia, and one of Shakespeare's funniest fools flee into the woods. There, in the bewitching Forest of Ar- den, they discover shepherds and aristocrats, country folk and lovers — and, ultimately, life, love, joy and freedom. The Gilbert Theater. Information: 910.678.7186 www. gilberttheater.com. MARCH 30 Casino Night presented by Hinkamp Jewelry Store One night a year since 2006, the Home Builders Association of Fay- etteville sponsors a casino night fun- draiser at Highland Country Club. This year the money raised will go to benefit the Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity. Information: 910.826.0648 or www.fayhba.org. MARCH 31 East Coast Step Show For the 14th year in a row, the East Coast Step Show is coming back to Fayetteville. The East Coast Step Show was designed to bring the talent and the art of stepping from various parts of the country. Crown Center. Information: www.atthe- crown.com. MARCH 31 Walk to Defeat ALS Join many others at J.P. Riddle Stadium to walk three kilometers for a great cause. Money raised by walkers goes to fund research into curing the disease. Information: 919. 755.9001; www.catfishchapter.org. APRIL 13 Patti Labelle The soulful songstress brings her legendary four-octave voice to Crown Coliseum. After more than 40 years in the music business, the two-time Grammy-winning legend continues to solidify herself as a musical pioneer. Information: www. atthecrown.com. APRIL 14 Dancing with the Fayetteville Stars Once again, the Center for Eco- nomic Empowerment & Develop- ment (CEED) presents this popular fundraising evening event. Local notables take to the dance floor to wow crowds with their fancy foot- work and raise money for a great cause. Information: 910.323.3377, ext. 32; www.ncceed.org. APRIL 19 — 22 "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" A production of the beloved Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musi- cal, directed by Phoebe Hall. The production is based on the Biblical story of Joseph, a wild dreamer des- tined for a life of significance, and his jealous, scheming brothers in an adventurous tale filled with decep- tion, humor, and soaring music. Fayetteville State University Butler Theater. Information 910.672.1724. www.uncfsu.edu/fah/fine-arts- series.htm. APRIL 21 Recycled Art Show The second annual Recycled Art Show will be held at the Re-Store Warehouse, featuring art in various mediums made from recycled ma- terials. Information: www.faydog- woodfestival.com. APRIL 27 — 29 Fayetteville Dogwood Festival A three day street festival with local and national entertainers, arts and crafts vendors, and the Partnership for Children's KidStuff activities. The Festival also includes popular events such as The Recycled Art Show, Not Your Ordinary Dog Show, YMCA Dogwood Festival 10k and Fun Run, and the Crimestop- per's BBQ, to name a few. Informa- tion: www.faydogwoodfestival.com. APRIL 27 Opus II- Dianne Reeves Grammy Award winning jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves comes to Fayetteville State University's Seabrook Auditorium for a special performance of jazz standards and original works to raise money for the University's Department of Per- forming Arts. Proceeds will provide scholarships for students in music, dance, theater and the visual arts. Information: 910.672.1724; www.uncfsu.edu/fah/fine-arts- series.htm. CityViewNC.com | 47

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