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MOVIE MAGIC Cameo Art House Theatre shows independent films and more F or a touch of old Hollywood in downtown Fayetteville, visit Cameo Art House eatre, which features independent films as well as live concerts and special events. e lobby has an old-time feel with displays of movie memorabilia and a vintage concessions counter serving up popcorn, candy and sodas as well as beer and wine that you can enjoy while watching a movie. Owners Chris and Nasim Kuenzel and Eric Lindstrom bought the historic Dixie eater building in 1998. It was the home of one of Fayetteville's first movie theaters, the New Dixie, beginning in 1914. e Cameo books mainstream movies, but its specialties are art movies, independent films, documentaries and foreign films. ere's a main theater downstairs and a smaller one upstairs. In addition to movies, the Cameo can be rented for private film screenings, fundraisers, birthday parties, and business meetings. It hosts an annual Academy Awards celebration to benefit local nonprofit organizations. e Cameo is the main venue for the screenings for the Indigo Moon Film Festival in the fall. e theater is a 225 Hay St. For more information, call 910-486-6633 or go to cameoarthouse.com. Fayetteville State University brings musical acts, national artists and more to Seabrook Auditorium. The upcoming schedule includes "Circus on Ice,'' June 4. 910-672-1724 or uncfsu.edu/community/ seabrook Methodist University hosts student concerts throughout the year, featuring its MU All-Choirs concert, Chamber Strings, concert band and more. In December, the music department hosts Yuletide Feaste at Haymount United Methodist Church with dinner and music. 910-630-7100 or methodist.edu/performing-arts GALLERIES The Arts Council of Fayetteville-Cumberland County The Arts Council is a nonprofit organization that serves as a link between artists and cultural organizations. The council's Art Center Gallery hosts free exhibits throughout the year. The Arts Council is at 301 Hay St. in downtown Fayetteville. 910-323-1776 or theartscouncil.com The Art Gallery at Fayetteville Technical Community College The Art Gallery at FTCC displays exhibitions each semester that feature the artwork of students, faculty and outside artists. Exhibitions are free and open to the public, and they run year-round. The gallery recently moved to the foyer of the Paul H. Thompson Library at 2221 Hull Road. 910-678-0092 Cape Fear Studios Offering art lessons and hosting a community of artists in residence, Cape Fear Studios Inc. is a nonprofit arts organization in downtown Fayetteville. It includes a retail gallery and a main gallery that exhibit art works in an array of media by local, national and international artists. The exhibits are free and open to the public. The studio is at 148 Maxwell St. 910-433-2986 or CapeFearStudios.com David McCune International Art Gallery Located on the campus of Methodist University, David McCune International Art Gallery coordinates exhibitions of art by student, regional, national and international artists. 910-630-7000 or methodist.edu/art/galleries/mccune/ Ellington-White Contemporary Gallery Emerging and professional artists are featured at Ellington-White Contemporary Gallery, at 113 Gillespie St.. Throughout the year, it hosts local, national and international exhibitions. 910-483-1388 or ellington-white.com Rosenthal Art Gallery Located in the Rosenthal Building on the campus of Fayetteville State University, Rosenthal Art Gallery is part of the Department of Performing and Fine Arts. It hosts exhibits of works by student, staff and internationally known artists throughout the year. 910-672-1795 PHOTO BY MELISSA SUE GERRITS 14 DestinationFAY 2022-2023

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