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d Established in 1956, The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra gives the city some real heft in the quality-of-life arts and culture sector. This is a professional regional orchestra whose mission is to educate, entertain and inspire the area's residents as a leading musical resource. "The Fayetteville Symphony is one of the oldest regional orchestras in North Carolina," said Stefan Sanders, the symphony's music director and conductor. "Equally at home with the traditional symphonic repertoire and an array of pops programming, the FSO is passionate about connecting our love of music with the remarkable community of Fayetteville. "The FSO is also deeply committed to music education and is proud of our robust youth orchestra program, giving elementary, middle and high school students opportunities to deepen their love of music," Sanders said. The symphony typically performs in Huff Auditorium on the campus of Methodist University. "The FSO is excited for our return to the concert hall in 2021-2022," Sanders said. " We look forward to welcoming you to a performance at one of our wonderful venues soon." 5400 Ramsey St. Call 910 -433-4690. Visit fayettevillesymphony.org. MAYBE YOU DIDN'T KNOW... It was in 1995 that legendary singer Tony Bennett was scheduled to perform for Community Concerts of Fayetteville. However, he postponed the concert to perform at the second inaugural celebration for President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton. Bennett rescheduled his Fayetteville performance … and wowed his audience. Over the years, there have been other tales: There was the evening when Hall & Oates performed, and Daryl Hall was late because the Community Concerts driver got lost on the way to the Crown Complex Auditorium. And that memorable evening when the late Glen Campbell left the audience spellbound with his guitar rendition of "MacArthur Park." And who could forget Olivia Newton-John in her gold-sequin jumpsuit? d The Art Gallery at Fayetteville Technical Community College displays artist exhibitions each semester that feature the work of students, faculty and outside artists. Admission is free, and the public is invited to peruse. 2201 Hull Road, Room 366A . Call 910 -678-8540. Visit www.facebook.com/ FTCCartgallery. d The Cameo Art House Theatre has been called one of the city's true treasures, an alternative movie house in downtown that offers both independent and mainstream films along with concerts, Art on Screen and other special programs. 225 Hay St. Call 910 - 486-6633. Visit www.cameoarthouse.com. d The downtown Cape Fear Studios, founded in 1989, promotes itself as "the one and only visual arts cooperative in Fayetteville." CFS features a gallery, retail area, seven artist studios, and an open area that is used for classes and a meeting place. The gallery features artists who express their talents through pottery, woodworking, jewelry, glass, metal, drawing, painting and photography. 148 Maxwell St. Call 910 -433-2986. Visit www.capefearstudios.com. d David McCune International Art Gallery, located on the campus of Methodist University, presents fine art exhibitions by students and regional, national and international artists. The gallery has brought in exhibits by the likes of Chagall, Andy Warhol and Rembrandt. 5400 Ramsey St., Bethune Center for Visual Arts. Call 910 -630 -7107. Visit davidmccunegallery.com. The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra PHOTO BY TONY WOOTEN 12 DestinationFAY 2021-2022

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