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18 UCW FEBRUARY 12-18, 2014 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Calendar of Events 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. JAMI SHEPPARD McLAUGHLIN, Downtown Development Manager jmclaughlin@ci.fay.nc.us www.visitdowntownfayetteville.com www.facebook.com/downtownfayetteville Whimsical Dogwoods Coming Soon! Downtown Fayetteville will be playing host in 2014 to an array of public art pieces with help from a grant from the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County. From April to September, visitors and guests will be able to view Whimsical Dogwoods installed around Downtown Fayetteville and individually painted by local artists. These Whimsical Dogwoods will be mapped on a walkable tour and will include interactive features such as QR codes and programming such as scavenger hunts, meet the artists night during 4th Friday and contests to get everyone engaged. This project is designed to increase tourism to Fayetteville and Cumberland County, particularly to Downtown Fayetteville; to increase visibility of our museums and parks, as well as our side streets and more; to showcase our local artists in a highly visible and creative way; to unify our community; and to raise money for downtown revitalization. With this highly visible project, we have a fantastic opportunity for you and your business to be featured this year downtown! Sponsorships range from our top Whimsical Dogwood Presenting sponsorship, which would give your business the lead sponsorship and your information on all icons and marketing, to our Whimsical Dogwood Supporting sponsor, which also allows for your logo on marketing as well as artist design choice to our Icon Adoption package. For a Whimsical Dogwood Sponsorship Packet, for more information about the project including the Call for Artists or sponsorships opportunities or a monetary donation, call 910-433-1599 or email jmclaughlin@ci.fay.nc.us. This is a worthwhile project and a win-win for both marketing your business and for supporting your community! Feb. 14 – Happy Valentine's Day! Feb. 15 – Downtown Carriage Rides, Downtown Alliance, www.fayettevillealliance.com Feb. 17 - Charles Chesnutt Historic Bus Tour, Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum, www.visitdowntownfayetteville.com Feb. 28 – 4th Friday, The Arts Council and the Downtown Alliance, www.theartscouncil.com Through Feb. 16 - PAN: The True Store of Peter Pan, The Gilbert Theater, www.gilberttheater.com Through Mar. 1 - Celebration of African-Ameri- can Art Exhibit, The Arts Council of Fayetteville/ Cumberland County, www.theartscouncil.com Downtown Farmer's Market and City Market at the Museum every Wednesday and Saturday! Celebrate Valentine's Day in the HEART of Downtown! If you have not made your reservations yet, do not wait! Special dinner menus are available at our fabulous downtown restaurants such as Sherefe, Taste of West Africa, Circa 1800 and Marquis Market, date nights can be reserved and it is not too late to pick up a bottle of wine or jewelry! Check our Facebook page for specials going on at various downtown establishments. Valentine's Day Carriage Rides Also, if you are looking for a great night (or day) out, you are sure to find it in the most romantic place around with brick sidewalks and love in the air! Treat your favorite Valentine to a unique Valentine's Day experience on Saturday, Feb. 15 with romantic horse-drawn carriage rides while you are down for dinner, a show and stroll. Rides are available from 1 to 8 p.m. and last around 20 minutes. Your carriage will depart from 222 Hay Street across from Pierro's Italian Bistro. Tickets are just $15 a person, but you can bring the kids along and only pay $10 for them if they are under 12. For lovers, young and old, a private carriage ride for two can be all yours for only $60. For reservations, come by City Center Gallery & Books at 112 Hay Street or you can call 678-8899 to charge by phone. The carriage always fills up fast for Valentine's Day, especially for the private carriage rides, and advance reservations are strongly recommended before Feb. 15. I Love You to the Moon and Back Downtown Contest Enter from now until Feb. 13 for a chance to win a free romantic carriage ride, wine and gifts from fabulous downtown merchants on Feb. 15 at 7:40 p.m. (rain date, 2 p.m. on Feb. 16). Begins and ends at the Blue Moon Cafe! Entry forms in the participating shops and restaurants: Blue Moon Café, Bumbledoo, Center City Gallery and Books, Diane's Vintage Market, Downtown Alliance, Fabulous Finds Boutique, Fusion Salon, Get on Track Nutrition, Greg's Art, Pottery and Gifts, Moonstone Jewelry, Rude Awakening Coffee House, So Chic Bebe, The Shops at 123 Hay Street, The Wine Café, Turner Lane, Twisted Jeweler and White Trash and Colorful Accessories.