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JANUARY 7
WINTER WILDLIFE
J. BAYARD CLARK PARK
Winter can be a tough time of year for
animals. Join Fayetteville-Cumberland
Parks and Recreation at J. Bayard
Clark Park & Nature Center and learn
which animals can be found in our area this time of year and how they
survive the wintertime. The event will run from 4 to 5 p.m. Programs
meet at the Nature Center. You must pre-register for all programs. Con-
tact the park office at 910-433-1579 or visit register.fcpr.us. to register.
JANUARY 7
THE 2021 DETOUR SLAM
THE SWEET PALETTE
The 2021 Detour Slam at The Sweet
Palette will help bring in new poets to
compete at the Southern Fried Poetry
Festival and represent Fayetteville.
There is a $10 fee for poets to compete. Although audience members
may watch for free, donations are strongly encouraged. All proceeds will
go towards the Detour Slam Team. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the slam
will start at 8:30 p.m. at 101 Person St.
JANUARY 8
COMMUNITY CLEANUP
SUSTAINABLE SANDHILLS
Spend part of your weekend pick-
ing up litter to help keep Cumberland
County beautiful. Gloves, vests, trash
pickers and bags will be provided for
volunteers. Please bring a water bottle. The volunteers will meet up at the
Food Lion on 5555 Waldos Beach Road. Volunteer hours with Sustain-
able Sandhills can be counted toward community service requirements.
This event will run from 9 to 11 a.m. For additional information, contact
Anna Chott at anna@sustainablesandhills.org
JANUARY 15
KANSAS PRESENTS
POINT OF KNOW RETURN TOUR
CROWN THEATER
Kansas is bringing their Point of Know
Return 40th Anniversary tour to the
Crown. With a legendary career span-
ning nearly five decades, Kansas has firmly established itself as one of
America's iconic classic rock bands. This "garage band" from Topeka
released their debut album in 1974, and have sold more than 30 million
albums worldwide. Kansas is known by their hit singles such as "Carry On
Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind." Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets
are available at CapeFearTix.com, the Crown Complex Box Office, and Fort
Bragg Leisure Travel Services.
BALD IS BEAUTIFUL: BALD
EAGLES IN NORTH CAROLINA
J. BAYARD CLARK PARK
Learn about Bald Eagles returning to
North Carolina after being endangered
for decades. Find out where they can
be seen and learn more about the history of our national bird. The event
will take place at the J. Bayard Clark Park & Nature Center. Clark Park
Nature Center offers nature and recreation programming for educators,
groups, individuals and families. Programs meet at the Nature Center.
Register early; space is limited in most programs. If enrollment is low,
programs are canceled. Call 910-433-1579 or register online at register.
fcpr.us. All ages are welcome.
JANUARY 21
TOO HOT TO HANDEL
FAYETTEVILLE SYMPHONY
The Fayetteville Symphony Or-
chestra will be performing some
of George Frideric Handel's most
well-known pieces such as "Overture
to Solomon," "Let the Bright Seraphim," and "Ombra Mai Fu." The
concert will conclude with a piece referred to by Mozart as a "specta-
cle of English pride and joy", Handel's Music for the Royal Fireworks.
Baroque and Handel fans will not want to miss this exciting concert
at St. John's Episcopal Church at 7:30 p.m. The concert runs for one
hour and fifteen minutes. Ticket prices range from $8 to $25.
JANUARY 21
JANUARY 14
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
BREAKFAST
SPRING LAKES REC CENTER
The Town of Spring Lake will be honor-
ing the life and legacy of Martin Luther
King Jr., by hosting a public breakfast in
his honor. The event will take place in the gymnasium of the Recreation
Center, located at 245 Ruth St from 9 to 11 a.m. More information can be
found by calling 910-436-0011.
AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER
CROWN COLISEUM
The "I'm UNSTOPPABLE" Runway
Extravaganza plans on being epic
and fashionable. This fashion show
will feature the latest from top formal
wear designers like JOVANI, Sherri Hill, Ashley Lauren, Jonathan
Kayne, Tarik Ediz, Ellie Wilde and more. See the latest looks com-
ing out of New York and L.A., and then have the opportunity to book
an appointment. The show will be at the Crown Coliseum and tickets
can be found at www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-an-affair-to-remember-
fashion-show-unstoppable-little-ladies-tickets-216685340687. There
will be a morning show featuring little ladies at 11 a.m. and an evening
show at 7 p.m. that will feature Women of Power.
JANUARY 22
JANUARY 14 - FEBRUARY 5
ROMEO AND JULI-LIT
SWEET TEA SHAKESPEARE
Sweet Tea Shakespeare is performing
their version of Romeo and Juliet - a
Shakespeare classic about love, war and
death. Lit performances combine Shake-
speare and drinks. These performances are for adults, 18 and up, only.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.The event will be held in the Arts Council Building
located at 501 Hay St. Ticket prices range from $10 to $25.
