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Inside Fayetteville JULY 14 Movie Night at the Beach Smith Lake Recreation Area presents Movie Night at the Beach. Bring your blankets and chairs. Con- cessions are available for purchase, but no outside food and drink are permitted. Event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by Fort Bragg MWR. Showing: July 14 — "Barn- yard"; August 18 — "The Smurfs"; September 2 — "Kung Fu Panda 2". Movies begin at 8 p.m. Information: 910.396.5979 or fortbraggmwr.com. JULY 18 — 22 Theatre in the Garden: "The Importance of Being Earnest" The Gilbert Theater, the Sweet Tea Shakespeare Company and the Cape Fear Botanical Gardens present Oscar Wilde's play, "The Importance of Being Earnest" at the Botanical Gardens. Bring your own chairs or blanket. Food, beer and wine avail- able for purchase. Chairs available to rent. Information: 910.672.1724 or www.uncfsu.edu/arts. JULY 27 4th Friday In a celebration of the arts, busi- nesses in the four and a half block of historic downtown Fayetteville become artistic venues on the 4th Friday of each month, featuring the arts in all forms, for all ages. This 4th Friday will also feature informa- tion related to the Market House- Downtown Revitalization and the rebirth of downtown Fayetteville. Information: www.theartscouncil. com/fourthmain.php. JULY 27 Annual Back-to-School Teen Explosion Conference From 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. teens will gather at the Westover Recreation Center for an end of summer event that encourages them to prepare for a new school year. Teens will learn strategies for school success, college preparation and workforce develop- ment. Pre-registration is required. Information: conference@mymindo- vermatter.com; 910.960.7867 or www.mymindovermatter.com JULY 28 Radio Controlled Static Airplane Show The Piedmont Aeromodelers Flying Club welcomes Cumberland County residents of all ages to witness an exhibit of their flying works of art, with many different types of models on display at the Cliffdale Regional Branch Library, beginning at 10 a.m. Information: 910.864.3800 or www.cumberland.lib.nc.us. JULY 28 Foxy 99 Presents Summer Jam 2012 The annual R&B and hip-hop con- cert will feature Young Jeezy, Elle Varner and more this year at Crown Coliseum. Information: 910.438.4100 or foxy99.com. AUGUST 10 Blackstarr Rodeo A weekend of special events at Black- starr Rodeo Arena that includes bull riding, bareback, saddle bronc, team roping, calf roping, barrel racing and steer wrestling. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Wounded Warrior Project. Information: mister- sippi_04@yahoo.com; 910.264.8780 or www.blackstarrodeo.com. AUGUST 10 & 17 Free Albariño Wine Tasting Come taste this light Spanish white wine, considered by some to be "the next" popular summer wine, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. August 10 at the Wine Cafe Downtown and August 17 at the Wine Cafe in Millstone Towne Centre. Information: angie@ thewinecafeus.com or 910.339.2917. AUGUST 16 Fayetteville After 5 The third Thursday after work party will feature The Johnny Orr Band and the Johnny Folsom 4 at Festi- val Park. Admission is free and the music begins around 5:30 p.m. Free admission to Corn Hole Tournament, 50/50 Raffle giveaway, prizes, food and beverage vendors, and activities for children. Information: www.faydogwoodfestival.com/ fayetteville-after-5. AUGUST 18 22nd Umoja Festival Celebrate the positive history, art and culture of African Americans, Africans and Caribbeans at this annual event in Seabrook Park from noon until 7 p.m. Attractions include health screenings, a drum circle, ethnic foods, a fish fry and perfor- mances from the Delta Steppers and the E.E. Smith and FSU marching bands. Information: 910.483.6152. CityViewNC.com | 67

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