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54 | January/February 2018 I N S I D E F A Y E T T E V I L L E JANUARY 30, 6-8 P.M. The Man in the Moon Lake Rim Park Attendees will learn the origin and his- tory of the moon and about legends about Earth's largest satellite. They'll also get to look at the full moon through binoculars and telescopes. For informa- tion, call 910-433-1018. FEBRUARY 1-25 Seussical Cape Fear Regional Theatre Oh, the thinks you can think and the laughs you can laugh if you attend this fantastical, magical family-friendly mu- sical extravaganza based on some of Dr. Seuss's best-loved books. For informa- tion, check cfrt.org. FEBRUARY 2-17 Venus in Fur Gilbert Theater In this play, a director is surprised by an actress who arrives hours late for an audition for his adaptation of the clas- sic sadomasochistic tale "Venus in Furs." Check gilberttheater.com for details. FEBRUARY 8 – APRIL 21 Chagall: The Story of Exodus David McCune International Art Gallery at Methodist University The exhibition will include lithographs that tell the story of Exodus by Marc Chagall, the famed painter and illustra- tor. Chagall, a Russian-French artist of Belarusian-Jewish origin, was an early modernist and was associated with sev- eral major artistic styles. For informa- tion, check davidmccunegallery.org. FEBRUARY 10, 7:30 P.M. 1867-2017: A 150-Year Celebration Seabrook Auditorium at Fayetteville State University In celebration of FSU's sesquicenten- nial, the Fayetteville Symphony Orches- tra will perform with guest artist Angela Brown, a world-renowned soprano. The program will explore the influence of African Americans on music com- posed during this 150-year time period, including works by Joplin, Gershwin and Still. For information and details, check fayettevillesymphony.org. FEBRUARY 14, 4 P.M. For the Love of Birds Mazarick Park Ahead of the Great Backyard Bird Count (February 16-19), the park is putting on a talk for all ages about how to attract and feed birds and how to participate in the bird count (it's free, easy and fun). For more information or to register for the free event, call 910-433-1575. For more information about the bird count, visit bit.ly/2Cmk884. FEBRUARY 17, 7 P.M. "True to Yourself" Seabrook Auditorium at Fayetteville State University Actress Tichina Arnold and casting director Winsome Sinclair will dis- cuss their careers, including obstacles they've faced and their successes, and how they've tried to remain true to themselves as African-American wom- en in the film industry. The event will include a Q&A period. For details, visit theartscouncil.com/true-yourself. FEBRUARY 22, 6-10 P.M. Evening of Prohibition Cape Fear Botanical Garden It may be called an Evening of Prohibi- tion but the menu of events includes a liquor-tasting, a casino, great food and music. The event will benefit Bet- ter Health, a nonprofit group that seeks to provide for unmet healthcare needs in Cumberland County through assis- tance, referral and education. For infor- mation, check betterhealthcc.org. FEBRUARY 27, 7:30 P.M. Concert Huff Concert Hall at Methodist University The Fayetteville Symphonic Band and the Methodist University Concert Band team up at this concert. The symphonic band is Fayetteville's only wind band performance group open to communi- ty members of all ages and its members range from high school students to ca- reer musicians. For information, check methodist.edu/mu-events. F e b r u a r y 8 – A p r i l 21 F e b r u a r y 1 - 2 5 F e b r u a r y 1 4

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