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60 | July/August 2019 JULY 4, 1-10 P.M. Fourth of July Celebration Fort Bragg Fort Bragg's 50th annual Fourth of July Celebration will feature parachute free- fall demonstrations, a flag ceremony, fireworks, food and beverages and mu- sical performances. 3 Doors Down is the headliner with local band The Fifth opening the show. Held at the Main Post Parade Field, the event is open to the public. For information, check http://bit.ly/30Xz0FY. JULY 11, 5:30-9 P.M. Downtown Summer Nights 116 Person Street This is part of a nine-week free out- door concert series, held every Thurs- day evening through Aug. 22. Ethan Hanson will open the show, followed by 20 Ride, a Zac Brown tribute band. For information, check facebook.com/ dowtownsummernights JULY 12, 6-10 P.M. Fayetteville After 5 Festival Park This is the second of three summer concerts in the Fayetteville After 5 se- ries, held on the second Friday of the summer months. Tonight's headliner will be Rivermist, a classic rock/vari- ety party band. Bring your lawn chairs. Food trucks will be on hand. For in- formation, check thedogwoodfestival. com/fayetteville-after-five. JULY 12-14 African World Peace Festival Downtown Fayetteville The 5th annual African World Peace Festival will feature a variety of African music and dance groups, as well as gospel music on Sunday and a 5k Peace Run on Saturday. American soldiers of African descent will also be honored. Proceeds benefit Loving Hands Interna- tional. For information, check african- peacefestival.org. JULY 13, 7 P.M. Glenn Miller Orchestra Crown Theatre Legendary big band leader Glenn Miller disappeared in 1944 when his plane went missing over the English Channel but his memory and music lives on in this orchestra that formed in 1956 and that has been touring consistently ever since. For information, check crown- complexnc.com. JULY 19-20 Midsummer Night Festivities Downtown Fayetteville This is the fourth annual year of this free event, full of magical fun. You can shop, eat, play and enjoy a magi- cal evening Friday night from 5-9. Or come between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sat- urday for the Fairy Door Hunt. Dressing up as a magical creature is encouraged. For information, check facebook.com/ CoolSpringFAY.org JULY 25, 8 A.M.-5 P.M. Junior World Skeet Championships Fort Bragg Clay Shooting Center Hosted by the National Skeet Shoot- ing Association with the Cross Creek Skeet Shooting Association and the Fort Bragg Clay Shooting Center, this com- petition includes three youth categories – sub-junior (under 14), junior (14-17) and collegiate. For information, check mynssa.nssa-nsca.org. JULY 26, 6-10 P.M. Fourth Friday Downtown Fayetteville While it's always fun to wander around downtown on summer evenings, it's es- pecially so on the Fourth Friday of every month. Small galleries, bookstores, bistros and shops with unique items all get into the spirit, making for a great at- mosphere. For information and details, check visitdowntownfayetteville.com. JULY 26, 7-11 P.M. Support HER B.O.O.T.S. fundraiser Ramada Plaza by Wyndham This is the 6th annual black-tie event raising money for Support HER B.O.O.T.S., a nonprofit chapter of the National Association for Black Vet- erans. The evening will include food, music, dancing and speakers. Work- shops, conferences and a concert are among other events planned for Satur- day and Sunday. For information, check facebook.com/supportherboots. I N S I D E F A Y E T T E V I L L E J u l y 1 3 J u l y 1 2 - 1 4 J u l y 4 TEXT "EVENTS" TO 88000 TO STAY UPDATED ON ALL LOCAL EVENTS

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