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JUNE 21-27, 2017 UCW 11 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Fayetteville is an art-friendly town, so much so that one Friday every month the entire Downtown com- munity celebrates the arts, bringing festivities, fun and creativity to the community. is 4th Friday, June 23, the Arts Council continues its exhibit "Public Works," which showcases the work of local artists. One of the greatest things about this exhibit is that it's not juried. at means that anyone who enjoys making art is welcome to submit his or her art for the show. ere are more than 200 colorful creations gracing the Arts Council's walls, all of them from local artists. is truly embraces the spirit of the belief that art is for everyone. e exhibit hangs through July 6. Call (910) 323-1776 to learn more. e People's Choice winners are: • 1st Place: Robson Spinelli – "Venezia Grand Canale" • 2nd Place: Michelle Bir – "Timshel" • 3rd Place: Sunyoung Kim – "My Dream" • Honorable Mention: Griffin Carrick – "Delightfully Redundant" • Honorable Mention: Nancy Whaley Chandler – "Bear Family" • Honorable Mention: Marlene Wellard – "e Wonderland of Childhood" Ellington-White Gallery hosts the opening of a new exhibit by local art- ist and educator Soni Martin this 4th Friday. e exhibit, called "Resem- blance," features an entirely new body of work. is show has been a year in the making. e opening reception last from 5 to 9 p.m. and features an artist talk. Find out more at www.elington- white.com Cape Fear Studios opens a new ex- hibit featuring "Jeremy Sampson Plein Air Paintings" along with pottery from visiting artist Ben Owen in the main showroom. As an artist co-op, Cape Fear Studios showcases the work of its members year-round. On any given day, visitors will find artists that work in their studios. Member artists also sell their work at Cape Fear Studios. From pottery to paintings to jewelry, there's always something interesting to see here. Headquarters Library presents Rhonda Emileo from 2-U-Keys from 7 to 9 p.m. eir ukulele music brings the sounds of the beach to the sand- hills. Fascinate-U Children's Museum's 4th Friday special for families has free admission from 7 to 9 p.m. Children are invited to make crafts as part of the celebration. is month, the craft is spring flowers. Find out more about Fascinate-U at www.fascinate-u.com. At the Fayetteville Transportation Museum, don't miss the "St. John's Episcopal Church - e First 100 years" exhibit. Learn about the architecture symbolism in stained glass windows in the church. e Museum Annex in- cludes vintage cars, a replica 1920's gas station and Fayetteville's 1880 Silsby steam pump engine. e museum is open from 6 to 10 p.m. for 4th Friday. EVENTS FREE to Residents, Businesses and Organizations throughout our Community. For More Information Call 910-484-6200 Pick Yours Up Today! Welcome to Radio & TV Stations 18 Month Calendar Local Festivals County Libraries Area Health Facilities Schools Public & Private Parks & Recreation Universities & Colleges Frequently Called Numbers City Welcome Mayor Nat Robertson Darsweil Rogers John Meroski President of Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Live Theatres Museums & Galleries Local Annual Events Town of Hope Mills & Hope Mills Chamber Cumberland County Schools Dr. Frank Till Cumberland County Commissioner Glenn B. Adams 4th Friday Celebrates the Arts a STAFF REPORT