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Inside Fayetteville 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. The Gilbert Theater. Information: 910.678.7186; www.gilberttheater.com. 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 20—21 Relay for Life An American Cancer Society Event to honor those who have battled cancer and help find a cure. Open- ing ceremonies are at 6 p.m on April 20 at J.P. Riddle Stadium on Legion Road with the Relay and the closing ceremonies taking place on April 21. Participants can register up until the event. Information: www. relayforlife.org. APRIL 21 Recycled Art Show The second annual Recycled Art Show, a Dogwood Festival-sanc- tioned event, will be held at the Re-Store Warehouse, featuring art in various mediums made from re- cycled materials. Information: www. faydogwoodfestival.com. APRIL 22 "An Afternoon of Inspirational Music" The Fayetteville Family Life Center will hold "An Afternoon of Inspira- tional Music" at 3 p.m. at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church, featuring the Cumberland Youth Orchestra, the FSU Orchestra and "The Testi- fiers" from St. Ann's School. Free and open to the entire community. Information: 910.484.0176. APRIL 26 — MAY 3 Fort Bragg Fair Fort Bragg's annual spring fair, featuring unlimited carnival rides and live entertainment. Open to the public. Gates open at 5 p.m. Mon- day through Friday and at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Information: 910.396.9126; www.fortbraggmwr/ fair. APRIL 26 Fayetteville Liberty Ladies Night A night for honoring the military women and the women behind the military men with live music, guest speakers and free giveaways. Coun- try star and military widow Autumn Letendre will sing and speak and Jenny Hartsock, an Army Reservist, active duty Army wife and the mili- tary liaison to Sen. Kay Hagan will also speak. At Epicenter Church on Fort Bragg Road from 6:30 — 9:00 p.m. Admission is free. Information: www.fayettevillelibertyladies.com APRIL 27 — 29 Fayetteville Dogwood Festival A spectacular three day street festi- val with local and national entertain- ers, arts and crafts vendors, and the Partnership for Children's KidStuff activities. The Festival also includes popular events such as The Recy- cled Art Show, Mid-Carolina Senior Games, Dogwood Festival Heroes Run, and the Crimestopper's BBQ, to name a few. Information: www. faydogwoodfestival.com. APRIL 27 Opus II - Dianne Reeves Grammy Award winning jazz vocal- ist Dianne Reeves comes to Fayette- ville State University's Seabrook Au- ditorium for a special performance to raise money for the University's Department of Performing Arts. Information: 910-672-1724; www.uncfsu.edu/fah/fine-arts- series.htm. CityViewNC.com | 41

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