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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www.cityoffayetteville.org along with lighter summer fare, such as sandwiches, salads after the sun goes down is a plus and how many people array of daiquiris soon to be open on Hay Street? Downtown Fayetteville is HOT! Ok, well, right now everywhere has sizzling pavement, muggy air and high temperatures… we’re experiencing N.C. in the prime of the summer. But wait, Downtown Fayetteville has some great ways to keep you cool even in the heat of July. Here are some “hot” tips and places to go that will keep you feeling great: Yoga Studio at 145 Franklin St. or an indoor Russell St. – something that keeps you active, yet inside in the air conditioning shopping for the sparkly pieces of “ice,” “frosting” or the like to get your mind in a Square Coffee Shop at 106 Hay St. or Rude St., or at some of our favorite restaurants that offer it, like Circa 1800 with their bananas foster or and other summer wear and fun summery items perfect for everyday or for a quick weekend getaway during special events. It can be a nice, cool way to get around “Christmas in July,” so come on out on Friday, July 22 starting at 6 p.m., see Santa and have fun thinking of Calendar of Events 21 - Fayetteville After Five, Fayetteville Dogwood Festival, www.faydogwoodfestival.com 22 - 4th Friday and Arts Alive at 4th Friday, Downtown Alliance and Arts Council, www.theartscouncil.org 23 - So You Think Your Kid Has Talent, Eccential Music Group, www.soyourkidhastalent.com 23 - Framing Hanley (National Recording Artists), The Rock Shop Music Hall, www.therockshoplive.com 30 - 10 Years (National Recording Artists), The Rock Shop Music Hall, www.therockshoplive.com JAMI SHEPPARD McLAUGHLIN, Downtown Development Manager jmclaughlin@ci.fay.nc.us www.facebook.com/downtownfayetteville Business Spotlight Diane’s Vintage Market, located at 242 Hay St., is a breath of fresh air, or should we say renewed breath to vintage items. Her inviting, cool green shop is full of repurposed pieces and one- of-a-kind furniture items from sofas to desks to iron wrought bed frames. She also sprinkles in jewelry and home décor accessories perfect for anyone looking to spruce up a mundane living space or complement a fully decorated one. Owner Diane Funari has a wide smile, friendly demeanor and even more gifted sense of style, so make sure to browse in. Store hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit the store’s Facebook page for more information. How Much Do You Know jmclaughlin@ci.fay.nc.us will win a fun prize. announced in the next installment of Downtown Developments. Congratulations to Charlie Rogers for submitting the correct answer last issue. There were 50 About Downtown? See if you know the answer to this trivia question: It’s a Brew Pub with a Groove. It’s the Fun Side of Fayetteville! Fayetteville’s Original Gastro Pub & Brewery Make Downtown Your Destination! 405 Hay St. Brewing Good Times! s! WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Historic Downtown Fayetteville 910-437-9905 www.huskehardware.com JULY 20-26, 2011 UCW 19