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Givens Hosts Broadway and More Series by GAIL MORFESIS No matter what suits your fancy, from Old World Charm to Carolina Beach are dedicated to the timeless tradition of classical ballet while incorporating new developments in dance from around the world. In 1994, the legendary Music, Givens Performing Arts Center delivers in April. Givens Performing Bolshoi principal dancer Elena Radchenko was selected by Presidential decree Arts Center at UNC Pembroke is one of the best kept secrets in our local to assume the first permanent artistic directorship of the company. performing arts scene bringing in Broadway touring musicals, European Swan Lake will continue its U.S. tour later in April appearing in Orchestras and more. Pennsylvania and New York. Quoting from During April, GPAC kicks off the month the Washington Post, "The Russian National in the grand tradition of Russian Ballet Ballet Theatre is a cut above its rivals." on April 2 with Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake The Acting Company was founded in 1972 performed by the Russian National Ballet. by two NYC graduates of Julliard's Drama This outstanding presentation is followed Division, producer/director/actor John by The Acting Company's performance Houseman and producing director Margot of Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men on April Harley. The company has won numerous 25, and the month is wrapped up by the awards for performance and education ever-rousing performer of North Carolina including the Obie, Audelco, Los Angeles Beach Music, Jim Quick and the Coastline Critics Circle Award and a TONY for Band, Robert Lee Smith and the original Excellence in Theater "The Acting Company Tams and The Embers on Friday, April 26. endures as the major touring classical theater If you wish to make your evening in the United States," according to The New complete, match your musical tastes York Times. After leaving Pembroke the show with culinary delights. Each of these GPAC features Of Mice and Men as part of its Broadway and More Series. will continue its April offerings in N.C., Ky., performances is matched with a fourTenn., and Va. course meal served in the Chancellor's Beach Music requires no introduction Dining Room and deliciously prepared by in North Carolina, so whatever your tastes may be, don't overlook these fine Sodexo. The dining experience is $25 per person which includes a wine and opportunities for an evening of dance, drama or songs offered and supported cheese reception prior to dinner. Reservations are required. by UNC Pembroke and GPAC. One popular misconception is that the shows which come to the Givens All performances are at 8 p.m. with tickets available through the Performing Arts Center are not the same touring groups which perform in box office at (910) 521-6361. Find out more about GPAC and larger venues across the state, however, this is not the case. the Broadway Series at www.uncp.edu/ The Russian National Ballet Theatre was founded in Moscow during the GAIL MORFESIS, Contributing gpac/broadway. period of Perestroika in the late 1980s with the help and support of the Writer, COMMENTS? Editor@ Ministry of culture of the Russian Federation. The company and its dancers upandcomingweekly.com. Explore History and Art at 4th Friday by ERINN CRIDER Downtown Fayetteville is the heart of the city, and 4th Friday is when it truly comes alive with all the culture the area has to offer. This month, 4th Friday falls on March 22. The streets will be full to the brim with food, music and culture for everyone in the area to enjoy. Nearly everything will be open late for anyone to explore. The art scene is one of the most prominent features of downtown, and this is the perfect time to explore it because everything will be open later than normal. Don't miss Anne Frank: A History for Today and Propaganda in Nazi-occupied Holland. Both exhibits are featured this month at the Arts Council Fayetteville/Cumberland County. The exhibits are free and open to the public and not only provide historical insight to the World War II era, but take a hard look at intolerance and how the issue is still relevant today. The Fayetteville Transportation Anne Frank. Photo credit: ©AFS/AFF Amsterdam/Basel and Local History Museum offers a companion exhibit that showcases the history of Fayetteville's Jewish community. Learn of the many personal stories of sacrifice and challenge that Jewish immigrants face as they moved to WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM the South. Explore the struggles they faced as they assimilated to a new land while keeping their cultural and religious identities. In addition, the Transportation and Local History Museum is open from 6 to 10 p.m. and will have its normal exhibits open, too. Cape Fear Studios will also be open late for 4th Friday festivities. The studios are located at 148 Maxwell St. and the artists who work there are passionate about providing the public a free way to view and experience art. The gallery of various mediums of art such as, paintings, photographs, sculptures, wood working and glass art will be open for the public to explore. There will also be pieces for sale. 4th Friday is also a child-friendly experience. Fascinate-U is designed to interest and teach young children, and on 4th Friday admission is free and the hours are longer. This month, the museum celebrates the coming of Easter with an egg-decorating craft for kids. Families can make unique and beautiful foam Easter eggs using buttons, sequins and any other materials they would like. The craft and admission are free from 7 to 9 p.m. Art is not the only thing going on in downtown Fayetteville. The area is brimming with historical importance. The Market House will be open from 6 to 10 p.m. with a special exhibit just for March. The March exhibit is Cumberland County in the War Between the States. The Market House is located at 108 Person St. All the shops and restaurants along Hay Street will also be open late for festivities. Many of them will have free drinks and snacks; some will even have live music for patrons to enjoy. There is no time quite like 4th Friday to come to the center of the town and see all that it has to offer. From the shops, to the history and art there will be something for everyone to enjoy on March 22. In partnership with the Downtown Alliance, several shops offer special deals and discounts for the monthly event. Find out more about 4th ERINN CRIDER, Contributing Writer, COMMENTS? Editor@ Friday at www.theartscouncil.com or upandcomingweekly.com. www.faydta.org. MARCH 20-26, 2013 UCW 11