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February 08, 2011

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CONNECTION Concert BBIG APPLE 5900 Yadkin Rd. • (910) 868-5559 bigapplefay.com Thurs. Smooth Jazz with Essential Elements Sat. Eric Newsom CHARLIE MIKE’S PUB 195 Star Point Road • 826-6453 Tues. Open Jam — Bring your own instrument Sat. Open mic THE DOGHOUSE 3049 Owen Dr. • 910-826-9761 www.thedoghousegroup.com Feb. 9 Mike Odonell Feb. 11 Half Dead Feb. 12 Third Degree Feb. 13 Johnson Kinlaw Feb. 16 Mike Odonell BHUSKE HARDWARE HOUSE 405 Hay Street • 437-9905 www.huskehardware.com Thurs. 80’s Ladies Night Fri. & Sat. Live DJ and Dancing Feb. 9 Kenny Huffman Feb. 16 Summerfi eld Feb. 23 Ethan Hanson March 2 Chris Hurst g IT’Z ENTERTAINMENT CITY 4118 Legend Ave. • 910-826-4635 www.itzentertainmentcity.com Feb. 9 DL Token Feb. 10 DJ Shawn on the patio Feb. 13 DL Token Feb. 15 DJ Shawn on the patio I\LIDOS — THE EUROSPOT 102 Person St. • 222-8237 Thurs. Euro Trance Party Fri. TGIF Dance Party Sat. Ladies Night Sun. Euro Element Dance Party PADDY’S 2606B Raeford Rd. • 910-677-0055 www.paddygibneypub.com Wed. Steel Tip Dart Competition Thurs. Paddy & Bill Fri. Paddy & Bill POINDEXTER’S SALOON 115 Dunn Rd. • 433-2089 Wed. Bike Night with live music Aladdin at FSU by JHANA LEWIS Fayetteville State University’s Seabrook Auditorium will have magic in the air as Aladdin comes to the stage this month. The magical story of Aladdin is a well trav- eled and long loved one. The tale is said to have started as a Middle Eastern folk tale, but is also said to have Arabic, Persian, Indian and Egyptian roots, dating well back to the 15th century. Like most great stories, the initial origin may be cloudy and some details may have changed but the heart of the story survives. The story revolves around young Aladdin, an impoverished youth with dreams of being rich and respected. By a series of events, he comes to acquire a magical lamp containing a powerful genie, that he has tricked an evil magician into relinquishing. He then uses the genie’s power to win the heart of beautiful Princess Jasmine and impress the Sultan, making his dreams come true. In a twist however, the magician regains the lamp and kidnaps the Princess, and in order to set things right, Aladdin along with his monkey sidekick Alakazam, must face Chop-Chop the ruthless executioner and help set things right! This story has survived and has been woven into history many dif- ferent ways for the simple fact that it has all the components of a won- derful adventure. Love, betrayal and magic have always been a recipe for a good story. We cheer for underdog Aladdin and hope for evil vil- lains comeuppance. This February Fayetteville State University Theater put it’s own spin on this yarn, with this non musical version of the classic tale. In this delightful version, experience all the magic and suspense you’ve come to associate with Aladdin, as well as meet three genies, the whining Ali “Bubba,” the fire-breathing dragon and the haughty sultan’s wife. Fayetteville State University has been putting on exciting productions since about 1973 and is still going strong, putting on more than 20 shows a year. Associate Professor and Director of Theatre Phoebe Hall, who has been with the company since 2000, is enthusiastic about this months feature. “I think that Aladdin will be well received,Tim Kelly has done an ex- CALLING ALL LOCAL BANDS Fayetteville wants to know you! So here’s your opportunity. We will feature all local bands in our Concert Connection, but it’s going to take a little effort on your part. 1. E-mail Stephanie@upandcomingweekly.com for our Q&A. 2. Fill it out and e-mail it back to us. 3. Send a recent, high-resolution photo of your band. 4. Look for your article in an upcoming issue. cellent job in bringing his adaptation to life. The students, as always, worked really hard to make this story one that the audience will re- ally enjoy.” The proceeds from Aladdin, as well as the theater’s other productions go right back into the theater fund, and is used to continually provide Fayetteville with genuinely entertaining performances. Show times are Feb. 17 and 18 at 9:30 and 11 a.m. and Feb. 18 also at 7 p.m. The tickets for the two mornings shows were sold out as of Monday, Feb. 1, but tickets for the evening show is still available. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for staff, faculty and senior citizens, $3 for children and $2 for students with a valid ID until curtain time. After curtain the full adult price will apply. For more information feel free to contact the the- ater at 910-672-1006 or at their website http://www. uncfsu.edu/theatre. JHANA LEWIS, Contributing Writer. COMMENTS? editor@upandcomin- gweekly.com WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM FEBRUARY 9-15, 2011 UCW 17

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