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Inside Fayetteville JUNE 27 — JULY 1 "Shakespeare in the Garden" Cape Fear Botanical Gardens, the Gilbert Theater and the Sweet Tea Shakespeare Company will present "Much Ado About Nothing" in the Amphitheater at the Garden, beginning at 7 p.m. Bring chairs or blankets. Food, beer and wine will be available for purchase. Chair rentals available. No outside food and drink. Information: 910.672.1724 or www.uncfsu.edu/arts. JULY 1 NC Symphony presents Independence Day The North Carolina Symphony and Associate Conductor Sarah Hicks present a good, old-fashioned salute to the red, white and blue with patriotic favorites and high-spirited classics honoring the USA on its birthday. The show will take place in Festival Park beginning at 8 p.m., but concertgoers should arrive early to grab the best views of some of the state's biggest Fourth of July fireworks displays. This year's event will also be the kick-off for Fayette- ville's sestercentennial (250th) an- niversary celebration. Information: 919.733.2750 or ncsymphony.org. JULY 3 SwampDogs Baseball Come out to "The Swamp" (J.P. Riddle Stadium) to see Fayetteville's Collegiate Summer Baseball league team. All games begin at 7:05 p.m. Information: 910.426.5900 or goswampdogs.com/schedule. 66 | July/August • 2012 JULY 4 Fort Bragg's July 4th Celebration The annual July 4th Celebration is held at the Main Post Parade Field from 3 p.m. until 10 p.m. Activities include performances from Tyler Hilton, Natalie Stovall, Gloriana; and the 82nd Airborne Division All American Band; parachute freefall demonstrations; a flag ceremony; fireworks; and food and beverages. Doors open at 3 p.m. and attendees are encouraged to arrive early due to heavy traffic flow. The event is free and open to the public. Information: 910.396.9126 or www.fortbraggmwr.com/july4th. JULY 4 July 4th Celebration, Hope Mills The town of Hope Mills' July 4th Cel- ebration will kick off with a parade beginning at 10 a.m. at Hope Mills Middle School and will be followed by the Party in Hope Mills Munici- pal Park, where there will be food, games, vendors, live entertainment, cheerleading exhibitions, competi- tions and, of course, fireworks. Free and open to the public. Information: www.townofhopemills.com. JULY 7 Fayetteville Farmers' Market and City Market Pick up fresh vegetables, fruits, ber- ries, eggs, cut flowers, herbs, honey, crafts and products made by local artisans and hear live music and ac- counts of local history at the Fayette- ville Area Transportation & Local History Museum. Information: www. thefayettevillefarmersmarket.com. JULY 7 Sandhills Farmers' Market Satisfy your cravings for fresh, lo- cally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, baked goods, handcrafts and much more at the Sandhills Family Herit- age Center, 230 Chapel Hill Rd. in Spring Lake. Information: sandhillsfamily1@yahoo.com or www.sfha-nc.org. JULY 12 Mommy, Me and the Museum Make Three This monthly preschool program at the Museum of the Cape Fear fea- tures lessons and activities relevant to North Carolina. This month the program will focus on the state's official mammal, the gray squirrel. From 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.; free and open to the public. Information: 910.486.1330 or museumofthecapefear.ncdcr.gov. JULY 14 2nd Saturdays Summer Arts Fest Celebrate history, heritage and the arts at the Museum of the Cape Fear's annual 2nd Saturdays Arts Fest. A variety of artists, craftspeo- ple, exhibitors and musicians will set up shop on the grounds of the 1897 Poe House to display and sell local handmade crafts and creations. Visitors will also enjoy music, food, and face painting for the kids. From 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Free admission. Information: 910.486.1330 or museumofthecapefear.ncdcr.gov.

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