Fayetteville Inside April 1-30
Cape Fear Botanical Garden Admission to the garden is absolutely free this month so come out and explore the 79 acres on the banks of the Cape Fear River. Information: 486.0221 or www.capefearbg.org
April 3
L.B. Floyd Classic The 14th Annual
L.B.
Foundation. Information: 237.2371 or sbullardcfvmc@aol.com
April 4
Stoneybrook Steeplechase Break out your fancy hats because it’s time for
the annual steeplechase at Carolina
Horse Park near Raeford. Information: 875.2074 or www.carolinahorsepark.com
April 4 Roaring Twenties Party Grab your dancing shoes and get ready to do the Charleston at the Fayetteville Museum of Art. Celebrate the prosperity of the 1920s with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and music. Information: 485.5121 or www.fayettevillemuseumofart.org
Floyd Friends of
Children Classic benefits the Friends of Children of
the Cape Fear Valley Health
Through April 5 On the Verge The Gilbert Theater presents a play about three Victorian women who set out on an adventure that takes them through different times as well as different locations. Information: 678.7186 or www.gilberttheater.com
Through April 5 Driving Miss Daisy It won a Pulitzer Prize, but the real reason to see this play is the chance to see Bo Thorp on stage. As the theater’s founder, Thorp is usually behind the scenes, but she will take on the title role in this classic production. Information: 323.4234 or www.cfrt.org
April 21 Annie The Broadway’s Best series brings this crowd- pleasing musical to the Crown Center. Information: 483.4100
April 23
Child Abuse Prevention Month Dr. Sharon Cooper will hold a free presentation at the Airborne & Special Operations Museum, sponsored by the Junior League of Fayetteville and the Child Advocacy Center. Information: 486.9700 or www.childadvocacycenter.com
April 24 & May 22 Fourth Friday Downtown Fayetteville comes alive with exhibits, entertainment, refreshments and featured artists. Information: 323.1776 or www.theartscouncil.com
May 1 Toast of the Town This eighth annual Toast of the Town wine tasting at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux will benefit the CARE Clinic, which provides free medical and dental care for the uninsured, low-income adults of Cumberland County. Information: 485.0555 or www.thecareclinic.org
May 15-24 River Show Twenty-five years ago, the Cape Fear Regional Theatre went to the river to put on a show. For the 25th Anniversary Encore, the cast will pull from some of the years’ favorites. Information: 323.4234 or www.cfrt.org
May 17 Catfish Tournament Register now for the 5th Annual St.
Jude
Children’s Research Hospital Benefit Catfish Tournament & Expo at the Crown Center. Information: 237.1343 or www.crowncoliseum.com
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