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d Fascinate-U Children's Museum in the downtown district gives children of all ages the chance to experience the fun of role-playing with multiple interactive exhibits, including a grocery store with carts and pretend food. Admission is $3 for adults, $4 for children. 116 Green St. Call 910 -829-9171. Visit www.fascinate-u.com. d Sponsored by the Cool Springs Downtown District, Fourth Friday operates as a celebration of the arts and downtown. Citizens get the opportunity to visit the small galleries, bistros and specialty shops in the district while sampling some of the city's art and entertainment. 222 Hay St. Call 910 -223-1089. Visit www.facebook.com/ FourthFridayFayetteville. d The Gilbert Theater, founded in the basement of former resident Lynn Pryer's home in Fayetteville, has a mission "to produce creative, innovative plays and events to stir its audiences and the students of its conservatory to explore and contemplate the human condition through the talents of local and guest artists." 116 Green St. Call 910 -678-7186. Visit gilberttheater.com. d The International Folk Festival, held yearly downtown, includes cultural music, traditional dancing, ethnic food and customary garments as it celebrates Fayetteville's rich and unique diversity as a melting pot. The latest festival, held virtually, was the 42nd annual. 301 Hay St. Call the Arts Council of Fayetteville/ Cumberland County at 910 -323-1776. Visit www.theartscouncil.com. d The Kidcreate Art Studio is a for-profit business that specializes in children's art classes, camps and art-themed birthday parties. 434 Westwood Shopping Center. Call 910 -748- 0174. Visit www.facebook.com/ KidcreateStudioFayettevilleNC. d The Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex bills itself as "a window to the past." The historical complex includes the museum building and its array of exhibits, the late Victorian Poe House and the historic Arsenal Park, the remains of an ordnance factory from the Civil War era that served both the Federal and Confederate governments. The complex falls under the auspices of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Admission is free. 801 Arsenal Ave. Call 910 -500 -4240. Visit museumofthecapefear.ncdr.gov. d The N.C. State Ballet Company, founded by the late Charlotte Blume, presents "The Nutcracker" on an annual basis during the holidays. It operates as a training ground for up-and-coming stage performance dancers. 1312 Morganton Road. Call 910 -485-3466. Visit www.facebook.com/north.stateballet. d The Rosenthal Art Gallery, on the campus of Fayetteville State University, hosts both student and external exhibits throughout the year. 1200 Murchison Road. Call 910 -630 -7107. Visit www.uncfsu.edu. d J.W. Seabrook Auditorium serves as Fayetteville State University's primary theatrical performance space and as the cornerstone for community entertainment in the area. Choral and musical concerts, operas, dramatic performances, distinguished speakers and special events are presented in the facility. 1200 Murchison Road. Call 910 -672-1816. Visit www.uncfsu.edu. d A former affiliate of Fayetteville State University, Sweet Tea Shakespeare is a not-for-profit theater company and training ground inspired by William Shakespeare. The company's Honey Series celebrates the work of women in the theater. Call 910 -420 -4383. Visit sweetteashakespeare.com. Fourth Friday The International Folk Festival 13 DestinationFAY 2021-2022

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