Up and Coming Weekly is a weekly publication in Fayetteville, NC and Fort Bragg, NC area offering local news, views, arts, entertainment and community event and business information.
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Book Your Holiday Party Space Downtown! We are hop, skip and a jump away from Christmas now and if you have not booked your holiday party space now, time is running short! From small, intimate gatherings to large, formal receptions, here are a few options: SkyView on Hay: SkyView on Hay at 121 Hay Street is our newest event venue downtown with five spaces, four kitchens, three floors, two vaults all in one fabulous place. Their main 25' high ceiling ballroom allows for up to 400 people, but they also have other options including two other levels and a garden terrace, all with individual sound systems, chairs and tables to your liking. Check out the outdoor lighting too that can be customized for your event. Visit www.skyviewonhay.com for more information. The Metropolitan Room: The Metropolitan Room boasts a 5,000 square foot plus ballroom, a unique mini vault lounge (which can be used for serving drinks), lobby, marbled entrance foyer with a marble fountain and a private four story parking garage. Floor to ceiling windows complete the look and the view of the Market House is extraordinary. This beautiful addition to downtown can service parties from 50 to 500 people. Visit www.themetroroom.com for more details. The Rainbow Room: The Rainbow Room is a prime example of a renovated downtown building centered on Hay Street, which features brick sidewalks and blossoming trees. With a modern interior and room for 100-150, this venue has housed wedding receptions, corporate meetings and the like. They provide chairs and tables for your guests and also allow the flexibility to bring your own caterer, music and decorations. Visit www.rainbowroom.biz for more information. The Capitol Room: For your elegant event needs, The Capitol Room is a renovated space with beautiful details that are sure to impress and add to your occasion at 134 Person Street. The Capitol Room can seat 100 for your intimate private Christmas party. Call 910-978-3352 for more information. Marquis Market: Best known as a hot lunch spot and morning breakfast café, Marquis Market transforms into event space on off-hours. The front space can be rented for 6800 square feet of event space including modern, chic polished cement floors and plenty of natural light offering a built in project screen for presentations, movies or slideshows. The back space is a new addition, but well worth the wait with its exposed brick walls and large plank hardwood floors opening to a courtyard. Both spaces have a capacity of around 200. Visit www.marquismarket.com for more information. AIT's Festival Hall: AIT's Festival Hall has a seating capacity of 250 in their 3,300 square foot main hall and plenty of downtown parking. The room is almost a blank canvas as far as the different seating arrangements that can be imagined featuring round and rectangular tables. Table linens, setup and breakdown of the room are included in their event package. Visit www.ait.com/company/auditorium for photos and contact information. Other event venues include The Rock Shop at 128 S King Street, Sky Lounge at 217 Pierro's at 217 Hay Street, The Tap House at Huske Hardware at 411 Hay Street, The Pate Room at the Headquarters Library at 300 Maiden Lane and The Arts Council at 301 Hay Street are great spaces too for those needed planning sessions and/or group meetings. Calendar of Events Need a party space for just a few to 50? There are several options downtown. The Wine Café at 108 Hay Street and Market Square Coffee Shop at 106 Hay Street all have small, private backrooms. Circa 1800 at 108 Person Street has a small backroom for a couple or a couple with a few friends and Sherefe's Mediterranean Grill at 114 Gillespie Street also has private dining accommodations. For interactive parties, try Wine and Design at 113 Donaldson Street, The Climbing Place at 436 W Russell Street or Greg's Pottery Art and Gifts at 122 Maxwell Street. Downtown Farmer's Market and City Market at the Museum every Wednesday and Saturday! Find out more at www.visitdowntownfayetteville.com under Entertainment Venues. 22 UCW NOVEMBER 6-12, 2013 Nov. 8-11 – Heroes Homecoming Nov. 9 – Veterans Day Parade JAMI SHEPPARD McLAUGHLIN, Downtown Development Manager jmclaughlin@ci.fay.nc.us www.visitdowntownfayetteville.com www.facebook.com/downtownfayetteville The City of Fayetteville, NC does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion, or disability in its employment opportunities, programs, services, or activities. WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM