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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36 SEPTEMBER 16-22, 2015 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM GOODS & SERVICES GOODS & SERVICES Best Shopping Complex (Not the Mall) Westwood Shopping Center 400 Westwood Shopping Center, Suite 100 910.868.2121 or www.westwoodsc.com A perennial favorite for Fayetteville shoppers, Westwood Shopping Center claims the title yet again for Best Shopping Center. Centrally and conveniently located on Morganton and McPherson Church Roads at the All American Freeway, it boasts of more than 50 organizations and busi- nesses that offer area residents a wide selection of dining options, servic- es, products and entertainment. Owned and operated locally by the Player family, this traditional village-type shopping center is beautifully designed and a perfect reflection of our community. The complex features three of Fayetteville's largest banks and a good balance of locally owned shops, restaurants and popular national chain stores. Stop by Westwood Shop- ping Center and it will be obvious why Fayetteville repeatedly chooses it as the "best of the best. " Best Store for a Unique Gift White Trash and Colorful Accessories 223 Franklin St. 910.482.0005 or www.franklinstreetplace.com There is a reason White Trash and Colorful Accessories wins this category year after year — many reasons, actually. With hundreds of one-of-a-kind gifts and accessories, curious savvy shoppers know that this is the place to go for unusual and unique one-of-a-kind gifts and accessories. The offerings are fun and quirky with just the right mix of merchandise. From vintage to mod- ern to boho and everything in between, local business owner Molly Arnold takes great care in selecting a variety of merchandise to keep her customers shopping experience fresh, exciting and fun. Featuring an assortment of vin- tage finds that include handbags, one-of-a-kind artist designed jewelry, home accents and holiday decorations make shopping here a real adventure. White Trash is part of the greater downtown community that brings personality and a certain joi de vivre to Historic Downtown Fayetteville. Best Place to Buy Local Art Cape Fear Studios 148 Maxwell St. (910) 433-2986 www.capefearstudios.com Founded in 1989, Cape Fear Studios is Fayetteville's only visual arts cooperative. It's obvious at first glance that this space offers something special to its patrons. The partially exposed brick walls and large skylights bring just the right amount of artistic energy to the building accentuating the beautiful works generated by the studio's artist members. When it comes to purchasing local art, Cape Fear Studio provides a unique downtown shopping experience. This masterpiece of a gallery is by far the best place to buy local art and to support local artists. Their works provide and reflect insights into our community. The main gallery offers rotating exhibits each month that feature local, regional, national and international artists. On any given day, visitors can view the local artists working in one of the seven on-site studios where you can chat with paint- ers, potters or jewelers and learn about their craft and get insights into the many ways that the community influences their art. Cape Fear Studios even offers classes on everything from painting to pottery to stained glass. Cape Fear Studios is open six days a week and showcases a new artist and exhibit monthly every 4th Friday. Stop by for a visit and you will see why Cape Fear Studios is Fayetteville's favorite place to buy local art. Best Framing Shop Michael's Arts and Crafts 2057 Skibo Road 910.860.2653 or www.Michaels.com When it comes to preserving memories, Michael's Arts and Crafts is the go-to place for picture framing with a wide selection of matting and frame options. The sky is the limit when it comes to gaining creative ideas and learning of the many beautiful ways to frame those cherished memories. A picture may be worth a thousand words, but sometimes it's the frame that says it all. This year it says "We are the best." Best Furniture Store (Used)/Best Thrift Shop New & Nearly New Thrift Shop 810 Bragg Blvd. 910.485.6837 or www.Nearlynewthriftshop.com Bob and Peggy Thompson, owners of the New & Nearly New Thrift Shop, know how to take care of customers. They opened their doors to the Fayetteville commu- nity in 1974 and have been serving them ever since. This family-owned business of more than 40 years offers quality new and used furniture, children's items and a vast variety of home furnishings at really great prices. The impressive on-site inventory also includes gen- tly used appliances. The friendly and knowl- edgeable staff make shopping here easy and fun. "We take pride in offering our customers a unique shopping experi- ence," says Peggy Thompson. "We are a people-friendly establishment and dogs are welcome, too."